There’s no question that pedestrians and bicyclists are extremely vulnerable on or near California streets – even in marked crosswalks. According to the Federal Highway Administration, half of traffic-related injuries occur near intersections. Now there’s a new law...
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How certain tools put construction workers at risk of injury
Many of the tools commonly used at construction sites help reduce the manual labor involved in a project. Nail guns decrease repetitive stress on someone's arms and shoulders, while drills could help prevent the development of carpal tunnel syndrome from using...
What can you do if faced with driver aggression?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as "an individual committing a combination of moving traffic offenses that endangers other persons or property." When a driver's aggressive behavior becomes excessive and places...
What is a left-hand turn car crash?
Left-hand turn car crashes are a notorious and often perplexing phenomenon. These incidents can lead to significant property damage, injuries and even fatalities. As a result, understanding the causes, consequences and preventive measures associated with left-hand...
Seatbelts can cause hidden injuries
Seatbelts are one of the most basic – and most important – safety features in modern vehicles. They’re very effective at reducing the severity of injuries in a collision. Unfortunately, seatbelts can also cause injuries in a wreck, and those injuries aren’t always...
Was a bicyclist responsible for your collision?
Here in Southern California, motorists are used to driving alongside bicyclists. If travelers are fortunate, they’re located in an area with dedicated bike lanes, which can help everyone maintain some space. Alternatively, some streets are marked with sharrows. A...
While your crash case is pending, avoid social media
Sharing personal experiences on social media has become second nature for many people. From celebratory moments to challenging times, it has become commonplace to document almost every aspect of one’s life. However, if you've recently been involved in a car accident,...
Many drivers are on the road at the most dangerous time of day
All it takes is one person making a bad choice or a vehicle component failing unexpectedly for a major collision to occur. All too often, crashes happen whenever something goes wrong with little rhyme or reason. However, researchers looking at data from motor vehicle...
Serious injuries that can occur due to a crash
Vehicle crashes are an unfortunate but common event, affecting millions of people in the U.S. each year. The aftermath of a collision can be physically and emotionally devastating for victims. While cars are designed to absorb some of the impact during a collision,...
Why are some e-bikes catching fire?
Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming increasingly popular throughout Southern California and beyond. They let cyclists go further and faster than traditional bikes and explore more territory via steep mountain roads not easily scalable otherwise. There’s been an...