Parents of younger children want to keep their precious little ones safe. Having a suitable car seat or infant carrier for your child can help with this. In fact, car seats are mandated by law. One thing that some parents don’t think too much about is what happens to...
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2 things you need to know about bicycle helmets for your safety
Going out for a bike ride on a sunny California afternoon can be a real pleasure, as well as an effective form of local transportation and personal exercise. Sadly, going for a ride on public streets can put your safety at risk. You will need to take proactive steps...
Can you sue if you weren’t wearing a motorcycle helmet?
If you’ve recently been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be concerned about the financial consequences of your crash. Whether you’re dealing with significant medical bills or you’re losing income due to your recovery needs, it would not be surprising if...
Aging and safety concerns about driver fitness
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...
Should bicycles have strobe lights or solid lights?
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...
2 reasons people don’t remember accidents
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...
What you should know before filing a trucking accident claim
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...
3 important rules for California wrongful death claims
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...
Why e-bike collision injuries can be particularly serious
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...
Recovering compensation if you share fault in a car crash
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...