When you emerge from a serious crash, your first concern is dealing with your injuries. At some point, you then turn your attention to your vehicle. As you deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, one of the things that may need to be determined is whether...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is almost over, but there’s still time to remind motorcyclists and others about some safety tips that can help motorcyclists to make it to their destination without an incident occurring. Motorcyclists know that safety has to be a...
When many people start getting into cycling, they automatically gravitate toward riding on the sidewalk. This may be because riding on the road makes them nervous, or it may be because they learned how to ride on the sidewalk as a child and they just thought this was...
Cycling is a healthy habit for children and adults alike. It increases cardiovascular fitness and can even help people lose weight. Traveling by bicycle is also cheaper and more environmentally friendly than using a motor vehicle. For all the benefits it offers,...
There is no doubt that driving is a dangerous undertaking. Add to this bad weather and the risks associated with driving increase substantially. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that bad weather accounts for nearly 21 percent...
Any time you drive on the highway, there’s a good chance you will encounter semis and big rigs. These large trucks are an important part of the country’s economy; however, they also present some hazards for others on the roads, especially if you don’t know how to stay...
Motorcyclists are at extreme risk when on the road. Unfortunately, other motorists are often distracted or simply don’t see them on the road, resulting in thousands of accidents across California every year. Unlike individuals in passenger vehicles, motorcyclists...
Sometimes, proving fault in an accident is not so easy. In the absence of witnesses or video footage, it is your word against the other driver. Given that fault is a big part of any car accident claim, how can you show that you were not responsible for the accident?...
While a fun pastime and efficient means of travel, cycling is a dangerous activity when done around motor vehicles and on the open road. Traffic fatalities in California are rising as the popularity of cycling continues its trend upwards. Confusion over the...
After an accident, insurance adjusters of the at-fault driver may reach out with an early offer to settle your claim. Given that you may be in a vulnerable state and worried about your hospital bills and lost income, you may be tempted to accept the offer without a...