A tragic crash that killed two 72-year-old women should serve as a reminder to all California drivers: Now that spring and better weather have arrived, we all need to be aware of more pedestrians out on the road, taking a walk and enjoying the fresh air.The two women...
Month: March 2019
A critical dog bite FAQ
Do you worry when you go for a jog and you see a dog in someone's yard? What if it's coming toward you on a leash? Maybe just the sight of a dog makes you nervous when you're walking down the street with your kids, knowing how vulnerable they are.Your worry is...
Motorcyclists: Make sure they see you
It's such a common refrain after a motorcycle accident. The driver gets out of the car, holding their head in their hands, and says: "I never saw them."Even when it seems like they must not be telling the truth -- the motorcycle was riding in the proper lane, at the...
Off-duty paramedic dies in Palm Springs motorcycle crash
A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed recently when a driver allegedly made an illegal U-turn and struck the motorcycle in Palm Springs, California.The man riding on the motorcycle had just completed his 12-hour shift as a paramedic. He died at the scene of the crash,...
Were you injured in a collision with a distracted driver?
Every day, somewhere in Colorado, 40 collisions occur due to distracted drivers. In 2016, there were 67 road fatalities in the state attributed to distracted driving.Two years ago, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) sent out their annual postal survey of...
Coming soon: Automotive technologies to keep pedestrians safe
We've read a lot the past few years about self-driving cars, which largely are designed to protect the people inside the car – not pedestrians. But that is changing.The next car you buy just might include technologies to prevent you from hitting pedestrians on...
Prevent getting hit from behind on a motorcycle
Motorcyclists are completely exposed in the event of an auto collision. Whether the biker is hit from behind or the side, the consequences are often catastrophic in terms of the potential for injury or death. For this reason, bikers need to learn about different...