Drunk driving, speeding, aggression and inexperience are all common reasons people suffer from auto accidents. However, one of the biggest causes of auto accidents is distracted driving. It can cause drivers to miss seeing dangers on the road. Distracted driving can...
Year: 2023
Tailgating is dangerous, so why do people do it?
One of the top causes of rear-end accidents is tailgating. People are supposed to leave a buffer space between vehicles, typically leaving about three seconds from one car to the next. When they break this and drive too close to the front car, it is known as...
3 kinds of traumatic brain injuries
A car accident can cause severe injuries to victims. One of the most vulnerable places for someone to suffer injuries is to their head. Here are four kinds of traumatic brain injuries that can happen because of an auto accident: 1. Concussions A concussion is a...
3 tips when you want disability accommodations at work
You may know that you can ask for reasonable accommodations in the workplace if you have a disability. However, it is not easy for some to broach such a sensitive topic with employers, especially if they anticipate resistance. In a perfect world, you would not need to...
Why does drunk driving still happen?
Drunk driving is one of the most foolish decisions someone can make. Not only is driving under the influence (DUI) illegal here in California and every other state in the nation, it’s inherently dangerous. Roughly 31% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. involved...
Why are senior drivers prone to accidents?
As people age, their lives and abilities change, especially when it comes to driving. Individuals who are 65 years old and above typically react slower than younger individuals due to factors such as prescription side effects, health issues or simply aging....
Stay safe this Halloween season
If your manic monsters and ghastly ghouls are ready to release some Halloween energy, opportunities abound in the Bay Area. There are many fun activities in and around Corte Madera for Halloween and Day of the Dead fans of all ages. But with all these activities,...
Common causes of motorcycle crashes
Motorcycle crashes are often more devastating than other vehicular accidents, leaving motorcyclists with severe injuries or dead. The limited protection motorcycles offer makes riders vulnerable -- often turning a minor collision into a life-altering event....
Can your employer require a two-week notice?
You decide that you want to quit your job. Maybe you’ve been unhappy there for a while. Perhaps there’s been a sudden change. Either way, you’ve decided that you simply want to leave. But you look at your company handbook, and it says that you’re required to give two...
3 bad habits behind the wheel everybody should break
Distracted driving is a deeply pervasive problem in this country. Despite all of the reminders out there asking drivers to focus on the road, distracted driving is still behind thousands of injuries and roughly 8% of all fatal accidents every year. Cellular devices...