The bills start piling up immediately after a major California car crash. The more serious someone's injuries are, the more costly the medical bills that they will have following a collision. They may require emergency transportation to the hospital, surgery and other...
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What parents should know about crashes and car seats
The safety of children while traveling in a vehicle is paramount, and a crucial element of that safety is the proper functioning of car seats. In a car crash, even if it seems minor, the car seat’s integrity can be compromised, which may reduce its effectiveness in...
3 kinds of drivers with high accident rates
While driving has made many things convenient, such as driving to work or stores, it also comes with many risks. Some drivers are more likely to cause accidents than others. Here’s what you should know: 1. Drunk drivers Drunk driving is one of the highest and most...
1 driving maneuver leads to the majority of intersection wrecks
The maneuvers that drivers perform while in control of motor vehicles help them to reach their destinations safely and to respond appropriately to changes in traffic conditions. When motorists approach an intersection, they will typically perform one of three...
Drivers’ habits are often distracting
Distracted driving is an interesting phenomenon. It’s very clearly dangerous and causes thousands of accidents every year. Many of these car crashes lead to injuries or even fatalities. It’s a well-known issue that all new drivers are taught about in driver’s ed and...
Why are motorcycle accidents often more catastrophic than car accidents?
Over 800,000 motorcycle riders in California would almost certainly agree that the best way to get around is on two wheels. Whether riding to work or cruising down Pacific Coast Highway, there’s nothing like feeling the wind as you travel on the open road. Those same...
2 investments that can reduce harm caused by motorcycle crashes
Motorcycles are efficient, but they are somewhat dangerous when compared to other types of motor vehicles. Although the people who ride motorcycles usually need extra training and license endorsements, if they get into a crash, they are at elevated risk of severe...
Why truck underride crashes are so devastating
Other than head-on collisions, few types of accidents cause as many catastrophic injuries and deaths as truck override collisions. These crashes happen when a much smaller passenger car or truck slides beneath a semitruck either from the rear or from either side of...
Can a car accident result in “flat affect”?
If you have been in a car accident, you know that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most serious injuries -if not the most serious- that anyone can sustain. TBIs are complex and can lead to all sorts of other injuries aside from being an injury in and of...
Why it’s so hard to stop texting and driving
Texting and driving causes car accidents every day. It’s very dangerous and all drivers know that they’re not supposed to do it. In fact, even holding a phone in your hand while operating a vehicle is illegal in California. The idea is that people are not supposed to...