Car Accidents

Many people say that fall is their favorite time of year. This may be so, with the respite from summer’s blazing sun and the beautiful autumn leaves. However, there are many elements related to fall that can increase the risks people encounter on the road. Some fall weather conditions may be especially hazardous in a humid state like California. A…

What Is Distracted Driving? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines distracted driving as any activity that takes a driver’s full attention away from driving. Distracted driving is a common issue that plagues the roadways in California and throughout the rest of the country. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, in a survey, 70 percent of Californians…

Is Drunk Driving Still a Problem in California? Many California residents and tourists enjoy having a few drinks while relaxing on one of the state’s amazing beaches. When people choose to drive after drinking, however, they risk the lives of innocent motorists and pedestrians. Drunk driving accidents continue to be a serious problem in San Diego County and in other counties across the state. In 2013, approximately 28.9 percent…

A recent study on impulsiveness and distracted driving has offered an unexpected glimpse into gender differences with regard to the perceived risks of texting while driving. The findings surprised even the researchers themselves, according to a Los Angeles Times report. The study, conducted by two professors at Kings College in Wilkes Barr, Pennsylvania, was intended to examine whether impulsive individuals…

As research sheds light on the risks associated with driving while using handheld phones, many people in California may feel relieved that the state bans drivers from all handheld cellphone use. Unfortunately, ongoing research suggests that these measures may not be enough to prevent distracted driving accidents involving cellphones. Though hands-free cellphones may seem less distracting than handheld phones, they…

Motorcyclists can ride throughout the streets of California year round due to the state’s sunny weather and warm temperatures. Although motorists may be used to sharing the road with these smaller vehicles, California has a high rate of motorcycle injuries and fatalities. Motorcyclists have the same rights as every other vehicle on the road. Yet many are not given the…

What To Do When Hit By An Uninsured Driver Approximately one in seven California drivers are uninsured, according to estimates from the California Department of Transportation. Even if you do have uninsured motorist coverage through your own car insurance, it does not necessarily mean that your insurer will agree to cover your claims. The insurance company may try to minimize…

It’s a beautiful day outside, and you’re driving south on the 5. Out of nowhere, you collide with another vehicle and have to pull off the road. You’ve never been in an accident before, and you’ve immediately got way more questions than answers. There’s no shortage of drivers on the road, and that means no shortage of accidents. There are over…

People spend so much of their time on the road. Especially if you don’t live in a big city with public transportation, it is likely that you commute to work and you drive to complete errands and to get to appointments. Since you spend so much of your life in a car, staying safe is a top priority. Car accidents…

Every part of your body could be hurt in a car accident. Injuries can cause not only pain and suffering, but could seriously affect your day-to-day life, and they can wreak havoc on your finances. Certain injuries seem to be suffered more often than others by victims of motor vehicle accidents, and the most severe of them all, such as traumatic…