Suffering from a motorcycle accident can be a life-altering experience, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional stress and financial burdens. As a victim, it's crucial to understand your rights and the protections available to you under the law. Right to medical...
What’s the maximum compensation for pedestrians hit by motorists?
Pedestrian accidents in California are common. It’s so common that one of the most asked questions by Californians involved in a motor vehicle accident is, “What’s the maximum compensation for pedestrians hit by motorists?” It’s natural to want to know how much a...
Tips to keep pedestrians safe in urban areas
With the growth of urban areas, traffic has also continued to become even more congested. Because of this, the dangers to pedestrians on the roads have significantly increased. Busy streets, distracted drivers and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure can create...
Ensuring pedestrian safety: How to make intersections safer
Regardless of the size of the city or town where they may be located, intersections can be dangerous. Even a slow-traveling vehicle can cause significant damage to a pedestrian in the event of a collision. The volume of the vehicles and pedestrians in an intersection...
Do psychological factors play a part in aggressive driving?
Different factors contribute to aggressive driving, including psychological ones. Several studies have been done over the years by psychologists to understand why some people are more prone to aggressive behaviors on the road. These studies have linked different...
Reasons truck accidents have a higher possibility of fatality
Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of fatalities on our roads, with truck accidents posing an even higher risk due to several factors. According to the National Safety Council, 7% of accidents involving large trucks resulted in fatalities in 2022. Trucks are...
What should you know about a spinal cord injury?
People who are involved in a motor vehicle crash can suffer from a host of injuries, some of which are catastrophic. In some cases, injuries to the spinal cord occur. This can lead to devastating changes in the lives of the victim and their loved ones. There are...
3 causes of distracted driving
One of the many dangers on the road is distracted driving. Any driver can become distracted. Distracted driving happens when a driver looks away from the road, takes their hands off the wheel or thinks about anything other than driving. In the age of distraction,...
How can drivers reduce the chance they hit a pedestrian?
No driver wants to hit a pedestrian – at least not when they are thinking straight. The consequences won’t just be insurance-related; there could also be criminal charges to answer. On top of both could come guilt, perhaps flashbacks and nightmares. So what can they...
Why are self-driving cars a crash risk?
Driverless cars are revolutionary, but are they safe? Recent incidents involving self-driving vehicles raise concerns about their safety. These vehicles use advanced sensors, cameras, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies that are constantly evolving and...