If you enjoy drinking coffee, you probably appreciate the jolt of energy you feel after having a couple of cups. While coffee has some caffeine, many other drinks on the market today contain high levels of it. Unfortunately, according to the National Library of...
If you are in the market for a new car, truck or SUV, it might make sense to consider buying an electric vehicle. After all, according to the California Air Resources Board, the state plans to eliminate the sale of emission-producing vehicles by 2035. This means many...
A collision with a commercial vehicle may add a lot of confusion to an already stressful situation. When a driver is not the vehicle's owner, you may have difficulty separating liability. In general, the owner of a commercial vehicle remains culpable when there is a...
It is essential to understand the risks that pedestrians face, whether you drive or walk near traffic. When accidents occur, the likelihood of pedestrians suffering serious injuries or losing their lives is particularly high. Recognizing pedestrian accident risk...
Brain injuries are common in all types of accidents, and pedestrians and drivers of motor vehicles are particularly at risk. One of the most dangerous aspects of brain injuries is that they do not always show up immediately after the accident. According to the Brain...
The cars, trucks and SUVs you encounter every day likely weigh between 3,000 and 6,000 pounds. By contrast, according to Gallup, the average American adult weighs only 181 pounds. As such, it is not difficult to see how automobile-pedestrian crashes are much harder on...
The age group with the highest risk of getting into an accident is teenagers. There are a variety of factors that contribute to this risk, and the lack of experience is one of the biggest. Two strategies show promise of improving teenage driving skills and experience:...
Rear-end collisions and other kinds of car and truck accidents happen every day, especially on roads as busy as those in southern California. If you should become the victim of a vehicle crash, do you know what steps to take afterward? Stay safe First, check yourself...
In general, the law sees bicycles as the same as motor vehicles. The same laws apply to both. If you are a driver, then you should already be aware of the laws and know what you can and cannot do. But there are also some specific laws that apply to bicycles. You...
Anyone on or near a roadway has to be alert and aware to avoid accidents. The California Office of Traffic Safety explains both drivers and pedestrians have to work together to ensure safety. Pedestrians are at the most risk in a crash of serious injury or death. But...