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Uninsured drivers and the aftermath of a collision
The aftermath of a car accident may be more difficult if the other driver does not have insurance. When drivers find themselves in this situation, they should know how to proceed. In a small fender bender, people might not care if the other driver has insurance....
Speeding and other forms of aggressive driving
A large number of fatal collisions that occur on U.S. highways every year involve aggressive driving. Often, these involve well-publicized instances of road rage, but this is not always the case. An aggressive driver can put you and others with whom you share the road...
Does inattentional blindness impact bicyclist safety?
California bicyclists have a lot to contend with on the road. Not only do you need to watch out for pedestrians, but cars can pose a threat to you, too. Every other vehicle on the road has more power than you do. This means you are at the greatest risk for serious...
How much does a car accident cost?
The aftermath of a car accident involves determining how much it will cost to fix everything. When you are not at fault, you need to come up with the proper settlement amount to propose to the other party for all of the expenses you incurred from the crash....
Drug, alcohol use common among commercial truck drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently created a Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to reduce substance abuse in the industry and protect the motoring public. The clearinghouse tracks violations commercial truckers make with...
What can you do to prevent bicycle accidents?
As a bicyclist, you are at a greater risk of injury from a collision than the occupants of a motor vehicle. This is true despite the fact that bicycle trips account for only 1% of all those taken in the United States in any sort of vehicle. According to the National...
Who is at fault in a cyclist/pedestrian accident?
If you are a cyclist, you know that colliding with a motor vehicle can lead to severe injuries and even death. The possibility of such an accident is at the forefront of any rider’s mind. But you may not have considered colliding with someone walking. Who is at fault...
Why are more bicyclists in California dying in crashes?
Bike Accidents on the Rise in California Fatal bicycle accidents in California have increased in recent years. To maximize your safety while bicycling, you should understand the risks and the statistics. Here are some facts and figures that can bring the bigger...
Can a car crash paralyze you?
A car crash can injure you in a variety of ways, but one of the most serious and life-changing is a spinal cord injury that leaves you paralyzed. As you probably know, your spinal cord and the nerves emanating from it serve as the information highway between your...
What can cyclists and drivers do to prevent bike accidents?
When bicyclists and motorists fail to share the road successfully, the resulting collision can be devastating, especially for the bicyclist. Whether you are an automobile driver or a bicycle rider, there are ways that you can cooperate with the others with whom you...
