While most motorists are aware that driving a car requires complete concentration, it is easy for some to become distracted while driving. Whether it is programming a GPS system to find a location or snapping a selfie to post to social media, distractions take the...
Year: 2020
Wrongful death claims for bicycle accidents
California is home to many bicyclists. Unfortunately, the state recently reached a 25-year high for bicycle fatalities, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data released in January 2020. While not every cycling fatality gives rise to a wrongful...
What should you say to your insurance agent after a car accident?
Despite being a careful driver, you found yourself involved in an accident with another California motorist. You suffered minor injuries and think you may require medical attention. How should you communicate with your insurance agent to better your chances of...
Pedestrians account for 25% of state’s auto deaths
California residents should be able to walk through parking lots, in crosswalks, on jogging paths and more without fearing for their lives. Unfortunately, that level of security does not exist today. In the 10 years from 2009 through 2018, pedestrian deaths increased...
Drowsiness in the trucking industry puts everyone at risk
California motorists share the road with big rigs every day. These trucks take up a lot of room and often seem imposing. Unfortunately, they can cause a lot of damage when they get into crashes, too. One of the biggest and most preventable reasons for trucker crashes...
How to choose the right bike helmet
Wearing a bike helmet can dramatically reduce your risk of traumatic brain injury in a crash. Helmets certified by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission meet federal standards for safety. In addition to looking for safety certification, review these tips to...
How To Protect Young Pedestrians
Pedestrians are at risk for serious injury as they use crosswalks and interact with traffic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in 2017 as a result of being struck by a vehicle and many more received serious...
How did California bicycle helmet laws change in 2019?
2019 saw several changes in California helmet laws that affect those who ride bicycles and electric scooters. Lawmakers introduced several new regulations designed to protect riders from serious head injuries, especially in light of the electric scooter-sharing fad...
What are the three classes of electric bicycles?
You have probably seen electric bicycles around California communities, and maybe even own one yourself. Electric bikes have gained significant popularity over the last several decades. They make it easier to navigate steep inclines and other obstacles while having no...
Why lane split and how to do so safely
When a motorcycle drives between vehicles and shares the lane, this is lane splitting. If you are a motorcyclist, odds are you lane split now and then. If other drivers tell you that you cannot legally lane share or lane filter, it is untrue. KQED explains that lanes...