Imagine this scenario in your mind: You are on your way to work in Costa Mesa after leaving the house an hour earlier than usual to avoid rush hour traffic. Suddenly, another vehicle broadsides your car while you are driving through an intersection. You check yourself...
Month: April 2018
Settling out of court after a truck accident
Commercial truck accidents can result in serious injuries, so California victims will want to know what their options are when seeking compensation. They can either have their case litigated in civil court or opt for a settlement out of court. There are pros and cons...
Startup seeks to reduce trucker fatigue
There are more than 3 million commercial truck drivers in California and across the U.S. Altogether, they carry over 70 percent of the nation's cargo. That's why it's important to keep truck drivers safe on the road, especially when fatigue is becoming more and more...
4 common causes of burns
Burn injuries are a severe issue in California and around the world. According to data from the World Health Organization, approximately 180,000 people die each year from burns. In 2018, there were more than 410,000 burn injuries in the United States with around...
Operation Safe Driver Week set for July
According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the vast majority of commercial truck accidents are caused by driver behavior or error. The CVSA hopes that this year's Operation Safe Driver Week will help lower the frequency of commercial vehicle crashes...
People admit to more distracted driving despite dangers
California motorists may be more likely to use their cellphones than in previous years. A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that since 2013, the number of drivers who said they used their cellphones either fairly often or regularly went up...
California has a high rate of bicyclist deaths
As one of the largest, most populous states in the nation, California provides ample opportunities for bicyclists to suffer injuries in accidents. The Golden State is also known for its favorable weather year-round, so there is not really such a thing as an...