When you are behind the wheel, maintaining a safe speed, checking your mirrors, remaining alert for hazards around you and other tasks often require a great deal of focus. Distracted drivers, on the other hand, may have difficulty driving safely or protecting the...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What’s behind the recent increase in pedestrian deaths?
More people today are getting out and walking. However, pedestrian accidents have been on the rise across the country lately, and California is no exception. What should pedestrians and drivers alike know about this troubling trend? California pedestrian fatality...
What should motorists do to prevent bicycle accidents?
Whether bicycling is your primary mode of transportation or your favorite pastime, it is likely that you will encounter other vehicles on the road during your ride. You may take every safety precaution, such as using bike lanes and wearing a helmet, but that does not...
Can orange markings in construction zones prevent car crashes?
Going down Interstate 5 you may have noticed orange pavement markings. These are found in addition to traffic cones and orange barrels. These markings are meant to add to carpool lanes to reduce traffic in work zones. The aim is to deter potential traffic zone car...
The top reasons for delivery truck accidents
Delivery truck drivers, like those who work for FedEx and UPS, are under a lot of pressure. They have a lot of packages to deliver in a short period of time, which can cause them to cut corners at the risk of others’ safety. Hundreds of people are hurt or killed each...
Five tips for driving in rainy weather
Rain is usually a wonderful thing for drought-stricken California -- but it can be dangerous on the roads. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that rainy and wet roads lead to nearly 1.2 million crashes across the country each year. Anxious drivers, low...
5 safety tips to protect yourself from distracted drivers
Many states, including California, have tried to curb distracted driving by implementing laws that prohibit drivers from operating their vehicles while holding and operating cell phones and other electronic devices. Despite these distracted driving laws, many drivers...
How can I avoid motor vehicle accidents?
Anyone who has ever gotten a traffic ticket is likely familiar with the term “defensive driving.” Defensive driving techniques are more than just a class to reduce insurance rates or get out of a traffic citation. Indeed, these driving techniques help drivers avoid...
What will happen if the responsible driver cannot pay?
After a serious motor vehicle accident, a victim will want to make the responsible party pay for their losses. Many times, doing so is not only just, but also financially necessary. Injury victims need compensation to pay bills and cover their income while recovering....
New laws and programs set to improve road safety in California
Auto accidents are an unfortunate daily occurrence throughout California. Regulators, legislators and law enforcement are keenly aware of the dangers present on the state roadways and strive to improve the landscape for people to get back and forth without worrying if...