With sunshine for large parts of the year, California is an ideal place for cyclists. Some people choose this mode of transport to get to work each day, while others take a more leisurely approach. In any event, while cycling is an enjoyable activity and efficient...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can you afford to fix your car after a California crash?
You may expect your insurance company to take care of you after a crash, but that isn't how the system actually works. The purpose of carrying car insurance is actually to protect yourself from liability, not necessarily to protect yourself from crash-related...
Are one-way roads safer?
If you usually drive on two-way roads, you may feel a bit out of your element if you find yourself on a one-way street. In some cases, you'll have a one-way road with two lanes, meaning you can drive on the “wrong” side of the road. This can all feel a bit jarring,...
Avoiding car accidents while walking the dog
Some of the most dangerous car accidents to be involved in are pedestrian accidents. You don't think of something like walking the dog around the neighborhood as an extremely dangerous activity, but it does put you in harm's way. Any time that you're around cars,...
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...
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...
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...