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Safety tips for spring motorcycle rides
The spring months are ideal times for motorcyclists to get out and enjoy the beautiful scenery around California. While most motorcyclists are safe riders, there are times when other drivers put them at risk. It’s imperative that motorcyclists and drivers all brush up on the safety tips that can help everyone get to their… Read More »
Brain injuries are common after a slip-and-fall accident
While a slip-and-fall accident can be brushed off as minor, it is not always the case. Such accidents can give rise to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which can be life-threatening. According to a recent report, falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, responsible for nearly half of brain injury-related hospitalizations. The elderly… Read More »
What will insurance cover after a dog bites you in California?
The cost of a dog biting you or someone in your family could be thousands of dollars. There will be medical care right after the attack, possibly followed by ongoing care. The medical treatments that someone requires after a dog bite are far from the only financial consequences of the attack. Property damage is… Read More »
Why does a semitruck jackknife?
When a semitruck jackknifes, the trailer and the cab fold toward one another. The hitch where the two are connected acts more like a hinge, and they swing around the same way that a jackknife closes. This is where the name for this type of accident comes from. This is a very dangerous situation… Read More »
Car crashes and cauda equina syndrome: What to know
You were driving along when another driver suddenly rear-ended you. The jolt was strong, but your airbag deployed properly and dropped you right back into your seat. In fact, you dropped back into your seat very hard – and the pain in your back was severe. Unfortunately, the situation could get a lot worse… Read More »
Drivers must remain focused on the road
Anyone who has a driver’s license should know that they must remain focused on driving. They can’t let distractions prevent them from driving safely. Many campaigns have focused on cellphone usage as a distraction for drivers. While that’s one of the common distractions, there are many others to consider. What are some common distractions… Read More »
American underride guards are less safe than the Canadian counterparts
We have more in common with our neighbors to the North than we realize. But one area in which Canadians have far eclipsed Americans in highway safety is by implementing far more stringent standards for semitrucks’ trailer underride guards. These guards mandated by government regulations did not come without a fight. Safety advocates finally… Read More »
Is there a safe time to practice driving?
Driving safely requires experience. The best way for teenage drivers to get that experience is in the company of an experienced adult such as their parents. If your child is at this stage, think carefully about the best time to head out onto the roads and give them that experience. The same applies once… Read More »
Car insurance often isn’t enough after major California crashes
Motor vehicles are as dangerous as they are convenient. It’s easy to take your safety and good driving history for granted until someone else causes a crash. All of a sudden, you may find yourself coping with two broken legs or a brain injury. You may need weeks off of work and expensive medical… Read More »
Don’t underestimate knee injuries in a crash
Many people who are involved in car crashes suffer knee injuries, usually from their knees slamming into the dashboard, glove compartment, steering wheel or back of the seat in front of them. Airbags can help prevent some, but not all, knee injuries. While they aren’t as serious as many other types of crash-related injuries,… Read More »
