When you are walking along on your way to your next destination, you may not expect to suddenly have a car swerve into your path. This kind of reckless driving can leave you with serious injuries, such as spinal cord and brain trauma. When dealing with distracted...
Driving a commercial vehicle in California usually means you spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Learning about your truck and how to maintain it can reduce the risks of serious problems like brake failure. Some environments or conditions put increased strain on...
After a sudden car wreck, you may not realize the full extent of your injuries until sometime after the crash. However, even immediately afterward, you could notice strange marks and sensations on your skin. Burns can not only cause serious pain but can also leave you...
If it seems to you that walking has become a dangerous mode of transportation, you are right. It has. As a pedestrian, you face a greater risk than ever before of being hit by vehicles that fail to give you the right-of-way to which the law entitles you. According to...
Even if you drive a comparatively new vehicle, your car, truck or SUV may have serious mechanical issues. You may not know about these issues as quickly as you would like, though. In fact, according to Study Finds, 61% of drivers claim others notice their car problems...
If you are in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely to be thankful for your car's many safety features. These, which include your seat belt and airbags, just may save your life. Still, if you have a rollover accident, your chances of dying or suffering a...
If you are a parent, you probably already know how dangerous your car can be for the young ones in your family. After all, according to reporting from U.S. News and World Report, motor vehicle accidents account for roughly 20% of all child fatalities in the country....
Santa Ana has some of the more beautiful stretches of roadway in the country. Many residents of the area also drive flashy vehicles. Consequently, if you are an automotive enthusiast, you may love to watch amateur drivers show off their cars, trucks and SUVs. Street...
Bicycling as a hobby comes with its fair share of risks, which is why it is important to invest in the right protection. However, most of the worst accidents cyclists experience involve motor vehicles. Anyone preparing for a spill is probably still underequipped for a...
Each school year, children travel to and from school on district buses, but few parents and caregivers ever imagine that the bus their children ride on may experience a crash. The National Safety Council reports that over the last decade, more than 30% of those...