You know that drowsy driving is dangerous, and you don’t want to end up in a wreck. Like millions of other people, you reach for a quick caffeine fix so that you can stay alert while you finish your trip. Is that really safe? Maybe not. Studies have shown that...
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Car Accidents
What to consider when buying a new vehicle
If you are considering a new vehicle, safety should be your top priority. Modern vehicles come with a host of features that can reduce the chance you crash and, if you do crash, will increase the chance that you survive. Seat belts are a prime example. While every car...
Should you call the police after an accident?
Calling 911 is one of the primary steps after an accident. It's widely recommended and a legal requirement in most circumstances. But people don't always report accidents, especially minor ones. And in some cases, drivers involved in major accidents choose to handle...
How to reduce phone distractions while driving
While phones are greatly beneficial to many people’s daily lives, they are not without their drawbacks. One of the biggest dangers on the road is distracted driving from phone use. When a driver is distracted by their phone, they have less time to react to obstacles. ...
Navigating the hazards of holiday travel
Nothing has people heading “back home” like the winter holidays. In fact, current estimates say that roughly 160 million people – or roughly half of the U.S. population – will be doing some long-distance travel this season. That may make for an awful lot of car...
What’s the value of your car accident claim?
Car accidents happen all the time. In fact, it’s estimated that you’ll probably be involved in somewhere between three and four car accidents in your lifetime, whether that’s nothing more than a few fender-benders or some kind of significant wreck. When you’re injured...
Inattentional blindness and car accidents: Unseen dangers
All kinds of things can contribute to car accidents – including a cognitive phenomenon known as “inattentional blindness.” Inattentional blindness involves a situation where drivers fail to notice unexpected objects or events (like pedestrians or motorcycles) in their...
Don’t become a holiday statistic
With the holiday season upon us, California's roadways will become busier and more congested. Family gatherings, shopping for gifts and running last-minute errands put millions of motorists on the highway. For those planning to hit the road, this time of year can...
Will there soon be a ban on “turn right on red?”
California has the distinction of being the first state to allow people to turn right at a red light back in 1939. It had several advantages, especially during the oil crisis of the 1970s. But there are some people who believe that it increases the risk of accidents,...
What’s causing wrong-way accidents?
Wrong-way accidents are among the most dangerous and potentially fatal incidents on the road. Statistically speaking, they’re uncommon – accounting for under .05% of crashes in California. But that doesn’t count for much to the victims of these head-on crashes, which...