Our children are always our most precious cargo while on the road, and keeping young children safe in the case of a car accident is always one of the foremost concerns for any parent which is why experts have always promoted rear-facing car seats for infants and toddlers. Keeping your children in...
Cyclists are held to the same laws as any other vehicle driver on the road, according to the law. When it comes to personal injuries and bicycle accidents, pinpointing negligence is the same as any collision, whether the other vehicle is a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle. The problem with this...
While teens are often targeted for texting and driving and putting others in danger, adults seem to be the actual culprits when it comes to this type of behavior. According to Yahoo! News, there was a new study conducted by AT&T to see who actually is texting behind the wheel. USA Today first pro...
Distracted driving has been a significant factor in California car accidents for many decades. Driver distraction appears to be on the rise with the use of cell phones and texting. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), talking on a cell phone or texting is the number one sou...
It's impossible to predict a future car crash, and as careful as we all are behind the wheel, you'll never know when a fateful moment will happen in which your vehicle gets into a car accident. Even if you are a safe driver, there is always the off chance that you'll loan your car to a friend or ...
Main Takeaways: Children 8-years-old must sit in the backseat of the vehicle in a child passenger restraint system. Children 2-years-old must be in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system. Under California law, there is a $100 fine for the first offense and a $250 fine for the secon...
Main Takeaways: Depending on the circumstances of your car accident, you may need to file a report with the DMV, the police, and your insurance company. To report to the DMV, you must fill out and submit the SR-1 form within 10 days. If you fail to fill out and submit a car accident report...
Emergency Safety Kit Many drivers don't think about having an emergency safety kit in their vehicles until it's too late and they are in desperate need of assistance. Once you or a loved one experiences this kind of desperation, you'll likely never leave home without an emergency safety kit in yo...
Main Takeaways: Bicycle hand signals are part of California law for bicycling The three signals are left arm extended straight out to the left side (for a left turn), left arm extended and bent upward at a 90-degree angle (for a right turn), and left arm extended and bent down at a 90-degree...
One of the first principles of getting into a car accident that we learn is to never leave the scene. Yet, it happens every day in California. Also known as a hit-and-run, fleeing from an accident, whether it's your fault or theirs, is a crime. But you are certainly not responsible for someone's ...
A head-on collision is one of the deadliest types of car accidents. A head-on collision is when two vehicles come into contact with the front end of each pointing towards each other. These types of collisions often result in death or severe injuries. This is normally due to the fact both vehicle...
There are many factors to consider when determining who is at fault for a car accident and how the victim can recover compensation for their damages. When left-hand turns are involved, this usually means the driver turning left is generally found accountable and liable because they must yield to ...
Distracted driving is no joke. The National Highway Transportation estimates that more than 3,000 people are killed each year by distracted drivers. The Center for Disease Control lists three types of driver distraction: Visual, which takes your eyes off the road, Manual, which takes your ha...
Car rental insurance is the classic traveler's dilemma – intellectually, you know it's probably a scam, but emotionally, we all have a fear that by not getting the extra insurance, something bad could happen. When deciding whether you should purchase care rental insurance, here are some things yo...
If you've been in a car or bike accident, there's a good chance that you have whiplash. This injury occurs when your head and neck are suddenly jerked backward and forward. Whiplash can be extremely painful and have a negative effect on your health and quality of life. How Do I Know If I Have Whi...
Car accidents often only last a few seconds, but the results can be devastating, taking weeks or months for victims to fully recover from. Neck and back injuries, in particular, are extremely common after a car crash, especially head-on collisions and rear-end collisions. Drivers are often jerked...
Fractured sternums can occur after you've been in a car accident. Your sternum, also known as your breastbone, is in the front of your ribcage and chest, and it is responsible for keeping your heart, lungs, and other internal organs safe. Although fractured sternums only happen in around 3-7% of ...
The California Department of Motor Vehicles provides a number of important services to California residents. The vast majority of people living in California will need to visit the DMV at least once in their life, in order to obtain a driver's license or a Real ID, which will be necessary to boar...
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