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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Toss your child’s car seat after a moderate or severe accident
If you are a parent, you undoubtedly worry about your child's safety every time he or she is in your car, truck or SUV. You can reduce your child's injury risk substantially by always restraining him or her in a size-appropriate car seat, though. In fact, according to...
What should you do if you have car trouble on the highway?
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...
What vehicles have the highest rollover risk?
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...
Can you trust your car’s seats to remain upright during a crash?
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....
Should you watch a street race?
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...
How common are school bus crashes?
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...
What are possible signs of nerve damage?
Getting into an auto accident can inflict different kinds of injuries. While some injuries are obvious at the scene of the crash, sometimes it takes a while for signs of a serious injury to show themselves. If you start experiencing twitching or muscle weakness, your...
Is the driver or owner liable in a commercial vehicle accident?
If you are involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, the situation involving insurance and liability can become confusing. There may be more than one responsible party, but it highly depends on the details of the situation. The California Vehicle Code says an...
Pedestrian safety tips for parents and kids
As a parent, you probably worry about a collision between your children and a motor vehicle while they are walking between home and school or another destination. You can help keep them safe by not only teaching traffic rules to your children but modeling pedestrian...