Californians love to ride bicycles. It’s a good way to get some exercise in the great outdoors, and for some, bicycling is their primary mode of transportation. But despite these perks, bike riders face many hazards on the roads. Below is some important information...
Driving is one of those activities that can grow more challenging with age. You are familiar with the roads, and you've navigated them for years. Yet, you notice an increase in slipups while behind the wheel. Although the freedom of driving is difficult to give up,...
Over the past few years, experts have been concerned to see that fatal car accidents are increasing in frequency. Although accident trends always move up and down to some degree, there has been an overall decline since the 1970s. As such, recently seeing accident...
Every time you drive, you probably see people breaking the speed limit. Sometimes, it feels like every single driver is in a massive hurry, rushing to get to their destination as fast as possible. There are numerous reasons why this happens. Many people just leave the...
Motorcycle riders have more reason than others in traffic to make safety a top priority. Their vehicles may be powerful and fast, but they don't offer much protection in the event of a crash. Motorcycle riders are often more proactive about complying with traffic laws...
If you’re an avid bicyclist, you likely know about shared vehicle/bike lanes (also known as sharrows.) The lane marking typically consists of two arrowheads (chevrons) above a bicyclist. They identify lanes that both vehicles and cyclists can use. The California...
All too often, truck accidents are devastating for victims, who may suffer severe or catastrophic injuries. Who is responsible for the damage, losses and injuries caused by a truck crash? Like most, you may immediately assume the truck operator holds sole liability...
You’re not immune from a car accident just because you aren’t in a car. In fact, pedestrian deaths due to traffic incidents have reached a 40-year high in the United States. While there are regional differences in exactly how dangerous it is to be a pedestrian these...
Electric bicycles or e-bikes are continuously transforming the transportation industry. California’s Vehicle Code describes e-bikes as bicycles with usable pedals and an electric motor not exceeding 750 watts. Due to its convenience, comfort and cost-effectiveness, it...
Anything from a slow driver to traffic can be a source of frustration when driving. However, being the target of an aggressive driver is not only a stressful but dangerous situation. Road rage drivers are unpredictable and may completely disregard other people’s...