Being able to drive one’s own vehicle is often perceived as a measure of independence among older Americans. It is, therefore, rare that someone who is advancing in age is eager to hang up their keys in favor of alternative forms of transportation. Yet, most older...
Bikes are required to have lights when people are going to ride them after dark. Cyclists must have white lights on the front and red lights on the back. This helps to make the bike more visible, and it also indicates to drivers which way the bike is traveling. In...
One thing that you’ll find after serious car accidents is that the individuals who were involved in them may not remember the crash itself. They may tell you that they don’t remember anything other than getting in the car and then waking up in the hospital. This is...
An accident involving a truck can leave you with serious injuries or worse. A truck's size and weight are significant factors in the severity of such crashes, and in most cases, pedestrians and smaller vehicle occupants bear the brunt of the damage. While you may be...
Someone dying unexpectedly will have a ripple effect on everyone else in their life. Their employer and coworkers will struggle to adjust to their sudden absence. Their family members will have profound emotional grief to process in addition to the practical...
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are becoming increasingly popular. They help those who use their bikes to commute to work or to make deliveries as part of their job get where they’re going faster. They also let cyclists (particularly older or less experienced ones) tackle...
If you were partially responsible for an accident in California, you might be concerned about whether you can still claim compensation for the damages you suffered. The short answer is yes. California law recognizes instances where responsibility for a crash does not...
When you are involved in a car accident, slip and fall, motorcycle accident or similar traumatic event, suffering injuries are likely. Due to the impact and force of these accidents, your spine may take the impact, which can result in serious and life-changing...
When negligence on the part of another robs you of a loved one, financial compensation is probably the last thing on your mind. However, once the initial shock passes, you might want only to bring the responsible party (or parties) to justice. You have little chance...
Technically, bicycles are vehicles even though they don't have a motor. As a cyclist, you have to follow many of the same rules as those in motorized vehicles. You drive on the same side of the road, and you need to indicate your intention to turn or stop for the...