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Residents of California who own an older vehicle may be more prone to neglect routine maintenance, and this can affect their risk for a car crash. Many accidents are caused by defective vehicle equipment, and their number may rise as more people hold onto their older cars rather than purchasing n...

When an elderly loved one requires daily assistance beyond what you are able to provide, you must make a difficult decision about who to entrust with your loved one's care. Whether you select an assisted living, memory care or continuing care retirement community for your loved one, you expect th...

California drivers should know that there has been a significant increase in the number of car crash fatalities. This is according to the National Safety Council, which estimated that nearly 39,000 people died in 2019 in car accidents. As for the reasons behind this increase, they may include the...

California drivers should know that rear-end collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are the most common type of motor vehicle accident. Many of these collisions are caused by drivers who follow too closely to the vehicle in front of them. The National Safety ...

Perhaps you were injured in a car crash with a drowsy driver here in Hayward, California. Perhaps you were in a situation with a Lyft or Uber driver; it's well-known that ridesharing drivers are especially prone to work even while drowsy. Whatever happened, there is no denying that drowsy driving...

Truckers in California may want to ask themselves how many cups of coffee they need to get through the work day. One study seems to say that the more they drink, the more likely they are to suffer from poor health and to get into accidents. The study was conducted by a U.K. researcher together wi...

Motorists in California and around the country can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when they get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher, but many road safety advocacy groups and some government agencies believe that the drunk driving threshold...

Ideally, teen drivers in California and throughout the nation will drive to work, school or social events without passengers in their vehicles. Research has found that teenagers are 44% more likely to get into accident when they have a passenger of a similar age in their cars. Generally speaking,...

California drivers may be aware that there are five levels of automated driving with five denoting a fully automated vehicle. Current vehicles offer Level Two automation, which means they can take over acceleration and braking, provide lane-keeping assistance and adjust the cruise control, but no...

Drowsy driving can be like drunk driving in the way it affects a driver's attention span and reaction times. With the start of daylight saving time taking away one hour of sleep, California residents may feel more drowsy during their morning commute for at least the first week. This would align w...

California allows drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license as young as 18, but at the same time, it limits all truckers under 21 to intrastate travel. You probably have a lot of concerns when it comes to safety on the road, so it may surprise you to hear that a bill has been introduced tha...

California residents with teen drivers should know that there is a possible connection between the rate of car crashes involving teens and the time at which school starts every day. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a study saying that later school start times may reduce the number...

California sees its fair share of pile-ups, and these can be a nightmare for the drivers and passengers involved. They also become a nightmare from a legal standpoint as it can be hard to determine who was at fault and to what degree. Below is a brief outline of what would be involved in the proc...

In a survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 92.9% of respondents agreed that running a red light is unacceptable behavior. Yet 42.7% admitted to doing so at least once in the previous 30 days. California motorists may have heard about how red-light cameras can help cut down on red-light...

You may be wondering how new technology is affecting the rate of motor vehicle crashes, especially those involving big rigs. Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration suggests that the impact is negative. In California and across the U.S., there was a 52.6% increase in fatal large...

A successful California aerospace engineer's death is shining a light on potentially dangerous situations at unlicensed mental health facilities. The 26-year-old man was a star student in high school and college before launching his engineering career, but he began experiencing serious problems w...

Driving in heavy Bay Area traffic demands your full attention, and being sleepy behind the wheel compromises anyone's performance. Drowsiness impacts your reaction time and decision-making abilities in ways similar to alcohol intoxication. Researchers at the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety attr...

Drivers in California should know that truckers are not always to blame for truck accidents. In the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, which involved some 963 truck crash cases, truckers were to blame for 44% of two-vehicle crashes. The LTCCS was released in 2007 and is considered a definitive st...

In just one year, almost 250 people in Southern California were taken to emergency rooms with bruises, bumps, broken bones and even head trauma obtained as a result of scooter accidents. Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular; these quick, efficient modes of transport are easily avai...

California motorcyclists may be more prone to get into an accident than people in other types of vehicles. Individuals riding motorcycles are five times likelier to sustain an injury in a motor vehicle accident compared to people in a car and 26 times more likely to lose their lives. The fatality...

Borrowing a friend's car may be necessary or even fun at times. However, a person may wonder what happens if they are involved in an accident in a vehicle that does not belong to them. Here are some basic things California residents should know. One common misconception is that car insurance foll...

Property owners have certain duties to visitors and guests to keep their premises reasonably safe and free from hazards, so as to minimize the risk of an accident. When they breach this duty, and a visitor is injured as a result, the owner may be held liable for the injured party's damages throug...

It's many people's worst nightmare. Receiving a phone call or a visit that bears news of the sudden loss of a loved one. Shock is normally the first and prominent reaction, followed usually by any emotional reaction in the book. Most can't believe that this is really happening. Once realization s...

When we enter a store, business or other location, we may not understand that we are owed a duty of care. Most locations heed this without much consideration. However, sometimes owners of premises can fail to execute a safe environment or the property can be downright unsafe or dangerous. The ult...

A motor vehicle accident will turn your life upside down, as you're forced to deal with challenges associated with your health, finances and future. A neck fracture, for example, is one of the most serious injuries you can experience. Not only can it permanently alter your health, but it can also...