California roadways are busy. Many highways and freeways through the state are congested throughout the day and night. The high amount of traffic on the roads increases the possibility of an accident significantly. While all types of injuries can occur in a car...
Year: 2022
The enduring health impacts of workplace discrimination
Gainful employment is fundamental to our financial security. Parents go to work to put their children through college. Newlywed couples work hard so that they can afford vacations, transport and even a new home. Young people enter the job market to build a brighter...
Front seats are getting safer
For decades, the conventional wisdom was that the back seat of a car was always the safest. It kept people farther away from the impact site in a head-on collision and it offered a bit more protection from having the padded seats around those individuals in the back....
Why don’t we wear helmets in cars?
If you ride on an exposed vehicle, such as a motorcycle or a four-wheeler, it's common advice that you should certainly wear a helmet. It can protect against serious head injuries. This is the same reason that parents teach their children to always wear a helmet when...
Is retaliation possible after exposing work safety violations?
Yes, retaliation is a real possibility for concerned Bay Area, California, employees that report workplace safety issues and violations. It is a conundrum for many because they need their job and don’t like to make waves. At the same time, however, they fear a...
Pets: Distractions that could cause crashes
People love their pets, and they should. They bring joy to their lives and are fantastic companions. At the same time, they can create a hazard if they aren’t buckled in. Pets that have free range in a vehicle or who are held in their owners’ laps could end up causing...
If truck drivers are paid by the mile, is that a problem?
There are many different ways that people get paid in the United States. Some are paid by the hour. Some are paid on a contractual basis. Others have a salary and get the same amount of money no matter how much they work. For many truck drivers, though not all, they...
Reducing injury. Should you brace or relax in a vehicle crash?
It is safe to say that most Bay Area, California motorists share a common goal of avoiding motor vehicle accidents. These people strive to remain alert to signs of danger and get out of the way of an impending crash whenever possible. As you know, however, sometimes...
Are pain and suffering damages an option after a vehicle crash?
You are probably already familiar with some of the financial awards you can obtain after a car accident. Economic damages, for example, lie at the core of most California motor vehicle accident claims. These damages cover the financial impact that victims of vehicle...
How to keep your kids from distracting you when you drive
Whether you have one child or three, you know the struggle every parent experiences when they try to get anywhere with the kids in the car. As adorable as your little humans may be, kids are notoriously restless when they’re trapped in a moving vehicle. That can...