Semi truck drivers in California may be facing stricter safety checks in the future. In particular, officers may be checking log books for signs of overworked drivers. In other states such as Iowa and Kansas, officials from the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Agency are...
People in California who are texting and driving may be endangering themselves and others on the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9 people die daily and around 1,000 are injured in accidents that involve distracted drivers. The...
Although you already know working in the construction industry is dangerous, you may expect the risks to come from certain sources. For example, falls from heights, strikes from objects and electrocution are common hazards, says OSHA, and construction workers have a...
There are good reasons for drivers to be wary around large commercial trucks on the road. When these collide with passenger vehicles, the passengers die in 97 percent of all fatal crashes. Should they survive, they can be left with serious physical and mental...
Riding your bicycle is a great way to get outside, exercise and help the environment. While you may enjoy riding your bike, you may get into an accident with a motor vehicle. When a car hits you on your bike, you are more likely to suffer injuries than the driver....
According to a recent federal report, the number of fatal crashes involving large trucks increased by 3 percent in 2016. The report included a full year of statistical analysis and research. The increase in fatalities highlighted by the data could be disturbing news...
Every year in the US, car accidents send more than 2 million people to emergency rooms. Tens of thousands die in them, costing the health care system over $1 trillion on average. Drivers in California should be aware that one of the most common injuries sustained in...
Whether you just got your license or you have a few years of driving under your belt, your first accident is always scary. Even if it is just a fender-bender, your initial crash causes a great deal of anxiety. If you get into a collision, you are not alone. The...
California residents who don't have car insurance could create a variety of negative consequences for those who do. For instance, if a person without insurance gets into an accident, a driver who has insurance may have to make a claim on his or her own policy. There...
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...