Maybe it won't come as a shock to you to find out that studies show that pedestrians who are hit at a higher rate of speed by a moving vehicle are more likely to be severely injured or die the faster that vehicle is moving.It might surprise you, however, just how...
Month: June 2017
Manhattan Beach considers seeking legal action for road work
This complicated story shows the importance of recognizing when a roadway has become dangerous for pedestrians and the need for people to step in and make the changes needed to keep the roads safe without overstepping. The news has discussed this case in which...
Motorist captures road-rage fueled hit-and-run accident on camera
A fast-thinking motorist caught remarkable footage of what appears to have been a road-rage fueled collision between a motorcyclist and car driver on the Santa Clarita 14 Freeway on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Two carpooling co-workers began filming right before 5:45...
What dangers do distracted drivers pose to pedestrians?
Distracted driving is a problem in California. It is a problem all over the country. It has quickly become an epidemic as law enforcement agencies do their best to prevent it on a daily basis. There are more than 1.5 million accidents per year caused by drivers using...
Steps to take to obtain compensation for truck accident
Truck accidents can be the most devastating accidents on the roads of California because of the sheer size and force of the vehicles. Trucks need more time to stop because of their size and weight, which is why most accidents can be horrific. If you've been injured in...
Anaheim pedestrian collision kills 1, injures 1
An Anaheim grandmother was walking with her young nephew and granddaughter last Tuesday when a motorist struck them. Tragically, the grandmother did not survive and her baby granddaughter was seriously hurt in the incident.The accident happened on a recent Tuesday...
Drowsy driving is a life-threatening action
When you get behind the wheel without enough sleep, you may not think much of it. You probably think you'll get the things you need to get done over with before returning home to sleep.The problem with that is that drowsy driving is actually just as dangerous as drunk...
Motorcycle passenger safety: Rules for the road
What's better than taking a trip somewhere on your motorcycle?Taking the trip with someone you love and sharing the experience. However, if you're going to share your ride as well as the experience, there are some rules that you need to keep in mind when it comes to...
How dangerous are distracted drivers to motorcycles?
It does not matter how safe of a motorcycle driver you are, there is always a distracted driver on the roads that could cause you a lot of pain. Distracted driving is an epidemic sweeping the nation and California is not exempt. Because of this, motorcycle riders need...
One dog bite is a bite too many in California
California's dog bite law states that owners are strictly liable for the actions of their dogs. If their dogs bite another person, the owner is liable for those injuries. The law does have its exceptions.Some of the exceptions include that the law only applies to the...