Most people in California view electric scooters as a safe way to get around. While these vehicles help people who might not otherwise have a means of transportation, riding on an e-scooter can still be dangerous. In fact, at least 29 people have been killed while riding e-scooters since 2018. Th...
If you injure yourself on another person's property in California, most people may assume that you were at fault for the incident. But when you think about it, the other person could have taken steps to prevent the accident. He or she could have shoveled the ice off his or her driveway or repaire...
Most drivers wouldn't dream of drinking and driving. However, many drivers on the road are regularly driving impaired without being conscious of it. You might think getting behind the wheel when you're fatigued isn't a big deal, but it can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence. Like...
Many drivers in California are no doubt familiar with road rage. They may feel it in themselves, or they may have had a close encounter with an enraged driver. Knowing the full extent of road rage, as well as how to respond to it, is a good idea for any driver. It can mean the difference between ...
While driving a motorcycle in California can be freeing, it can also be particularly dangerous. Studies have shown that motorcyclists are far more prone to injuries than people in passenger vehicles. If you're not wearing a helmet, you're even more likely to suffer from severe injuries. If you we...
When fall arrives in California, it's time to prepare yourself for new obstacles and driving challenges on the road. The environment is changing, and the kids are headed back to school, so here are some of the major obstacles that you should watch out for. What should you watch out for when the f...
The drivers who work for the United States' two largest rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, are not employees. They are independent contracts. Among other things, this means that the two companies generally avoid liability when one of their drivers causes a serious car accident. But Uber's and Ly...
If you were injured in a car crash in California, hopefully you took the following steps immediately afterward. Of course, there are the insurance companies to deal with, too, and the process that comes with filing a personal injury claim. The preliminary steps after a car crash First of all, the...
It's always a good idea to seek medical treatment if you've been in a car accident. In some cases, pain or other signs of a potentially serious injury aren't apparent right away. A California doctor will likely be able to diagnose your condition and help you recover in an adequate and timely mann...
While most people in California think of texting and driving as the most dangerous thing they can do on the road, eating and driving can be just as dangerous. When eating food, people typically look away from the road, drive one-handed and try to avoid spills, which pulls their attention away fro...
In California, as well as within many other states, ride-hailing services have been praised for their affordability and increase in passenger comfort. However, with many good things, there are also some very dark numbers lurking beneath. Unfortunately, many of the drivers of both Uber and Lyft do...
Trauma to the head can cause what's known as a traumatic brain injury. California residents should know that such trauma can be initiated by anything from a car crash or a fall to a sports-related incident or a case of assault at the workplace. Hitting the head and having it violently shaken or j...
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Shoulder impingement syndrome is one condition that California drivers can incur in the wake of a car accident. The pain can be intense, and the injury may require surgery, but victims may fully recovery in six months at the longest. The nature of the injury The shoulder joint is held in place by...
Femur fractures are an extremely painful and dangerous injuries sometimes caused by motor vehicle accidents in California. Since femur bones are difficult to break, this trauma usually comes with other major injuries as well. These fractures require immediate medical attention to treat. How do ac...
Fatigue causes many truck accidents in California, and the trucker is oftentimes to blame. Though there are many negative aspects to their line of work, truckers must still be responsible behind the wheel. They could start by taking the following tips into account. The importance of sleep and goo...
The cars, pickup trucks and SUVs on offer in showrooms in California and around the country will all come equipped with an array of sophisticated electronic safety features if a bill currently making its way through Congress is passed and signed into law. The primary objective of the Moving Forwa...
Drivers in California certainly don't want to collide with an 18-wheeler, which weighs about 20 times more than the average passenger vehicle. It may help for drivers as well as truckers to know what the most common causes of truck accidents are. Driver error and worn or defective parts First, th...
California residents can imagine how serious bus accidents can be. Buses carry large numbers of people and usually lack seat belts or airbags, and their large size can also contribute to severe injuries to occupants of other vehicles. Bus accidents can form the basis for a lawsuit, though the law...
Drivers in California, especially professional ones like Uber and Lyft drivers, will want to consider having an advanced driver-assistance system installed in their vehicle. Many newer cars already come with one, and the technology will only continue to become more common. According to LexisNexis...
Many California drivers give in to anger and commit traffic offenses in order to threaten another person or property. This is known as aggressive driving, and it could involve running a red light, driving on the shoulder or sidewalk, passing in no-passing zones or not yielding the right-of-way to...
You have likely been told that self-driving cars will bring complete safety to California roads as all driver mistakes that lead to accidents will be eliminated. However, a study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars will only eliminate some of the car acci...
AAA says that, for every mile traveled, teen drivers are three times more likely than adults are to be in a fatal crash. Teens are at an especially high risk for a crash in the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Both parents and teens in California should know that this period is referr...
Heavy traffic can raise the risk for a crash, so most drivers in California are rightfully cautious when navigating urban roads. However, this is not the only factor that can make a road dangerous, and drivers should be aware that even the least populated areas can be deadly. Consider what rural ...
You were injured as a pedestrian here in California, and now you're wondering how you can seek compensatory damages. A lot will depend on proving the driver's negligence. The person may be an Uber or Lyft driver, which will make the case a little more complex. In any event, pedestrian accidents a...
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