California motorcyclists are keenly aware of the possible dangers they face when they take to the road. In a collision or a fall, they can suffer from a series of injuries. Broken bones, cuts, head injuries and spinal cord damage are just a few. Others, like road...
What are the most common injuries stemming from truck accidents?
Semi-trucks are a regular fixture in California. Many travel safely to the point where those sharing roads with them never think twice, but accidents can still happen. Unfortunately, they're devastating due to the vehicle’s size and weight. As such, those involved can...
What should you know about California truck accidents?
California relies on truckers to ensure the state's economy thrives. Yet the substantial number of truckers on the road results in high numbers of fatal truck driving accidents. Additionally, each year more than 3,000 truck accidents cause personal injuries. Becoming...
Medications can lead to car accidents in California
Taking prescription or over-the-counter medications can impact your ability to drive on California highways safely. Yet, many drivers self-report that they have taken these medications in the last 30 days and continued to drive. Medicines that can impair driving Many...
The risks of traveling too close to a semi-truck
Semi-trucks drive on public roadways across California, and many drivers of smaller vehicles come in proximity to tractor-trailers. Unfortunately, there are many instances of collisions between semi-trucks and cars. Therefore, drivers should be cautious when...
Car vs. motorcycle accidents: which is more dangerous?
When it comes to motor vehicle accidents in California, several factors can determine the severity of the accident, including speed, road conditions, driver behavior and vehicle type. One question often arises is whether cars or motorcycles are more dangerous on the...
Target fixation isn’t only a problem for motorcyclists
You'll typically find motorcycles and cars traveling alongside one another on California roads. With that in mind, you might have heard to watch out for motorcyclists due to a target fixation problem. As it turns out, target fixation isn't only something motorcyclists...
Vehicle collisions in California
California has a huge population of drivers, which means that accidents and collisions will sometimes occur. Other states besides California experience a significant number of crashes, but the Golden State’s figures reflect a higher volume of collisions. Car crashes...
How to respond after an accident and the ongoing insurance impact
Auto accidents have a way of creating confusion in the immediate aftermath regardless of whether they result in serious injury or no injuries at all. There will still be physical property claims even when no one is injured. However, most California auto accidents will...
Blind spots and large trucks
Drivers might cautiously approach a semi-truck when traveling on California highways. Concerns about safety may weigh on commuters' minds since a tractor-trailer may inflict enormous damage in a collision. Sometimes, the truck driver might not notice a vehicle or...