When your teenager first gets his or her driver's license in California, it may make you a nervous wreck. After all, you have seen how other people drive. Not to mention how risky it is to be a new driver with no experience in handling traffic. However, this is a...
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Are hands-free cellphones a safe option for drivers?
In California, and in several other states in the nation, it is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. Many states passed this legislation as a way to minimize the surprising number of injuries and deaths caused by distracted driving car accidents every...
Avoid accidents with defensive driving techniques
You know you should never drive when drowsy, distracted by your device or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Take safety one step further by practicing defensive driving methods, designed to shield your vehicle from collisions caused by other drivers. Try...
Why Autonomous Trucks Raise Special Legal Questions
Trusted Representation For Serious And Catastrophic InjuriesWhy Autonomous Trucks Raise Special Legal Questions So far, self-driving cars have gotten most of the attention. For some, the commuter revolution has already arrived as they're chauffeured to and from...
How can I prove distracted driving?
Trusted Representation For Serious And Catastrophic Injuries If you are injured in an auto accident and plan to seek damages for your physical injuries and financial losses, it’s essential to determine fault. If you have reason to believe that distracted driving...
Truck design issues contribute to crash risk for drivers
Many factors can increase the risk for being involved in a collision. The weather is one common factor that can drastically increase this risk. Low visibility due to fog or slick, wet roads can create dangerous road conditions. Additionally, driver error is often a...
Drowsy driving is a top cause of motor vehicle accidents
Regardless of the time of day or where you're driving, you could find yourself drowsy and wondering if you should pull your vehicle to the side of the road. Just the same, there's always a chance that another driver may not be fully alert. Drowsy driving is a top...
Life-changing injuries that people suffer due to car crashes
Speed limits allow people to drive 70 miles or even faster on highways. On surface streets, the speed limit can be as high as 55 miles an hour. It's easy to see how traveling at speeds like this can lead to severe injuries in the event of a collision or crash....
8 important steps to take after a car accident
A car accident has the potential to alter your life in a number of ways and the things that you do and say after an accident can affect your ability to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. In the immediate wake of a traffic accident, it's important to...
No real progress made in reducing pedestrian deaths
Nobody is exactly sure why there has been an increasing number of pedestrians being killed in accidents with cars over the last few decades. There are a lot of theories. Some people think that it has a lot to do with the increasing American consciousness toward both...