When it comes to driver and passenger safety, it is difficult to overstate the importance of airbags. After all, when airbags deploy, they prevent individuals from colliding with hard objects inside the vehicle. After even a moderately severe car accident, you are...
Aggressive driving and California motorists: What you should know
While many people have witnessed aggressive driving first-hand, others are unaware of the deadly consequences of road rage. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 56% of deadly automobile accidents in the U.S. involved at least one form of...
Do I need a license to operate an e-bike in California?
Everyone knows that you need a driver's license to drive a motor vehicle in California, including a motorcycle. And you don't need a license to ride a bicycle. What about an electronic bike? An e-bike is somewhere between a pedal-powered bike and a moped or...
Statistics on bicycle accidents
As a bicyclist, or as the concerned parent of a young bicyclist, it is essential to recognize the many different dangers that increase the odds of bicycle accidents. Moreover, you should take a look at statistics on these accidents in order to understand how...
Rider beware: E-bikes operate as more motorcycle than bike
The popularity of e-bikes is skyrocketing and it is important for parents – and even adult users – to appreciate the risks and educate themselves before operating them on city streets. These “bicycles” are more akin to a motorcycle than they are a bicycle, and are no...
Who is legally responsible for a trucking accident?
It is nearly impossible to drive anywhere in California without seeing at least one tractor-trailer. After all, the modern economy requires fast delivery of goods to consumers and businesses across the country. Still, a collision with a semi-truck is likely to leave...
Long-haul trucking among unhealthiest occupations, study says
Long-haul truckers, those who make runs that last at least overnight, play a vital role in California's booming economy, as they deliver goods to businesses and individuals across the state. Consequently, it is nearly impossible to drive in the Encinitas area without...
What do you know about pain management medications?
After getting into a rideshare accident, you suffered several injuries that leave you in constant pain. You want to talk to your doctor about pain management medication, but you may feel overwhelmed by your options. Mayo Clinic describes various medications designed...
The link between air brakes and semi-truck fires
Most commercial trucks on the road across California and the rest of the nation contain air brake systems, which rely on a steady stream of compressed air to keep them working properly. Air brakes are particularly common on larger, heavier trucks. Yet, there are...
Why do drivers hit bicyclists so often?
Bicyclists often suffer from a higher rate of severe injury than any other type of driver on the road. On top of that, bicyclists often seem to end up struck by the drivers of covered vehicles quite often. Why exactly do drivers tend to hit bicyclists? Can anyone do...