Many motorists feel ill at ease when they have to maneuver around large commercial trucks, and their concerns have merit. When cars collide with commercial trucks, those riding in the smaller vehicles are more prone to injuries and fatalities than the party driving...
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How do speed limits affect cyclist safety?
For many California residents, cycling is a pleasant alternative to a traditional commute. Yet, when speed limits increase, so, too, do the threats faced by cyclists, because the faster a car travels, the lower the chance of a cyclist surviving if that car comes in...
Who is liable for an accident: vehicle owner or driver?
After an accident, you probably know to get the other driver's information, such as name and contact details. But it is equally as important to get information about the vehicle. You may assume the driver owns the vehicle, but if you are wrong, it can impact your...
3 defensive driving tips to keep you safer on the road
Defensive driving is about thinking ahead and preparing to keep yourself safe. Defensive drivers should be on the lookout for possible hazards and have a plan for how to react to them. Plan ahead If you are unfamiliar with the route you plan to take, look up...
Why America’s love for big cars is bad news for pedestrians
Today’s car buyers are increasingly choosing large trucks and SUVs over smaller, more traditional vehicles, and the number of pedestrians and cyclists dying on California and the nation’s roads is rising as a result. Larger vehicles have several features that make...
Can your rotator cuff tear during a motor vehicle crash?
Even though most of today's cars, trucks and SUVs have thousands of valuable safety features, car accidents continue to be a major cause of serious injury in the U.S. Indeed, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, almost 4.5 million Americans...
Some kids need longer to recover from pediatric brain injuries
Even though it has hundreds of important safety features, your car continues to be one of the more unsafe places for your child to be. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 64,000 child passengers suffered injuries in motor...
Drug violations among truckers increased 10% between 2020, 2021
When cars and big rigs collide in California, it is generally the people traveling in the smaller passenger vehicle that suffer the most injuries or fatalities. Driving a commercial truck requires considerable responsibility and attentiveness. Yet, research shows that...
How do crush injuries happen?
Crush injuries are often very serious and can impact anyone. This is in spite of the popular belief that these injuries only happen at industrial or construction-related workplaces. So how do crush injuries happen? Are any fields particularly susceptible to them?...
Motorcycle passengers more prone to TBIs than drivers
California motorcycle riders assume a high level of risk each time they ride due to the dangerous nature of motorcycles. While head injuries are a common occurrence in bike crashes, research shows that those who ride on the back of a motorcycle, rather than drive it,...