If you are involved in a car accident, seeking medical attention is crucial regardless of how minor your injuries seem. Some people skip a doctor's visit after a crash because they don't feel hurt. This is particularly common among people involved in minor accidents,...
Whether you have kids or not, the end of summer can bring changes to your driving routine. Drivers need to deal with reduced speed limits in school zones, more young pedestrians and bicyclists and traffic jams around schools during drop-off and pick-up times....
A backover accident is one of the most catastrophic accidents that can occur in a driveway or parking lot. Statistics show that every week, at least fifty children are backed over by cars or larger vehicles. Tragically, in two-thirds of these accidents, a parent or...
Cyclists who are out on the road regularly can often maintain a relatively high rate of speed. While they may not travel at a comparable speed to motor vehicle traffic, they move much more quickly than pedestrians. They need to allow themselves enough space to safely...
California is in the top five most bike-friendly states. However, it still has a long way to go in making its roadways safe for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Everyone is responsible for safely sharing city streets and country roads. Cyclists and...
Those who don’t ride motorcycles often assume that the risk comes from the riders themselves. They imagine motorcyclists riding aggressively, breaking the speed limit and causing single-vehicle accidents. While all of this does happen, it’s important to note that many...
Beyond the physical challenges of losing a limb, the psychological impact can be as devastating to the victims. Your mental health and overall well-being can be significantly affected, drastically reducing your quality of life. Understanding the psychological effects...
A severe spinal cord injury is sometimes a tragic consequence of motor vehicle accidents. As you may know, they can profoundly impact many aspects of your life, including intimate relationships. The physical limitations and emotional challenges that often accompany...
People will often ride their bikes on the sidewalk, even in places where doing so is technically illegal. They will say that they just feel safer. Riding in the road makes them feel like they’re constantly going to be struck by negligent drivers who are overtaking...
Pedestrians are very vulnerable when collisions occur. Unlike people in vehicles, they don't have much to physically protect them from the actual crash. They also lack the safety restraints that could keep them in safe to prevent secondary collisions and severe...