People who get hit by a car while crossing the street often get blamed for what happened to them. Others may assume that the victim was crossing against the light or jaywalking. That they brought their serious, even fatal, injuries upon themselves. The idea that...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can I lose my driver’s license if I get in a car accident?
If you were in a car accident, your primary concerns must have been about your injuries or the damages to your car. However, your driver’s license might be at risk, too. After a crash, you may have to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of...
These are 5 common injuries for motorcyclists
Nearly everyone who rides a motorcycle cites how fun it is and how it feels to ride around in the open air. There is no seatbelt, no doors or roofs boxing you in. It’s just you, your bike and the open road. Yet, riders face many dangers when other motorists do not pay...
Study: Last year was a rough time for motorists
The last year has been difficult for several reasons. People battled isolation, job losses and health risks that most of us had never experienced before. On top of these unprecedented challenges, unfortunately, people were also dealing with more familiar situations...
New law lets bicyclists go straight in turn lane
Bicyclists in California are allowed to travel straight from a right or left-turn lane, thanks to a bill that was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 4. AB 1266 was aimed at helping bicyclists stay safer at busy intersections by allowing them to proceed straight...
An unexpected death can cause unexpected burdens
No one wants to unexpectedly lose a loved one. Even if a person passes peacefully from natural causes, it can still be immensely difficult for a family to process. Unfortunately, the situation may be even more challenging if the death occurred due to an accident...
Opioid use may be connected to many fatal two-car crashes
Though recent years have seen fewer opioid prescriptions being written, there seems to be evidence of an increase in opioid-related car crashes. In 1993, 2% of all crash initiators in California and across the U.S. were found with opioids in their systems, but in...
Fatal chain-reaction crash in may be trucker’s fault
California residents likely know how dangerous it can be to drive around commercial trucks. On the opposite coast, Florida Highway Patrol has said in a preliminary report that a fatal chain-reaction crash on I-75 near Gainesville may have been caused by a semi-truck...
What are the most common causes of car accident fatalities?
Your main goal while driving is to get to your destination safely. Unfortunately, accidents can occur when you least expect them. Some car crashes are more severe than others. The seriousness of auto wrecks depends partially on the cause. There is a study from the...
Dangerous guardrails will no longer be installed in California
According to Caltrans, the X-Lite guardrail end treatment system will no longer be used on California highways. An investigation carried out by a local NBC station found that they were struck in at least nine accidents that resulted in fatalities. The state sent a...