Any loss is tragic, but the unexpected death of a family member in a car crash or similar incident can devastate a family. Those dealing with a sudden loss have grief, financial concerns and social obligations to consider. Not only do they have to worry about taking...
When pets attack other people, they could cause real damage. Even though people like to think of their dogs and other animals as friendly and gentle, it’s a reality that some pets are unpredictable. Even the best and most well-trained dog can snap or bite under...
More automakers are selling cars with increasingly sophisticated systems controlling speed, steering and braking. However, safety advocates warn that too many drivers are becoming over-reliant on this technology. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway...
Because car accidents happen at an almost alarming rate in California, you may not be able to avoid one forever. If you sustain a serious injury in a collision, though, you may be able to pursue financial compensation from the driver who caused the crash. To boost...
Risk management involves learning about what puts you in danger and adjusting your behavior accordingly. Some small changes in your driving habits, for example, could help you significantly reduce your risk of getting into a crash. Avoiding highways is a common...
The car accident happens without warning. It’s not your fault. You’re just driving through an intersection, watching the road ahead of you, passing under a green light. But someone else is looking down at their phone, they run the red light, and they hit the passenger...
Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of traumatic brain injury and even low speed, rear-end collisions are contributors. You may recover within weeks from a concussion, a minor form of TBI. More serious brain damage requires rehabilitation, but diligent effort...
If you’re a motorcyclist, it’s likely that you’re most concerned for your own safety when another driver is making a left turn. It’s one of the most dangerous situations that any rider can find themselves in, and it leads to a lot of serious accidents every year....
Encountering road construction, utility work or similar maintenance efforts is often frustrating and time-consuming. It may also prove quite dangerous. Each year, thousands of car crashes take place in California’s work zones, and many of them result in at least one...
It’s a situation that most drivers face time after time. You’re navigating an already challenging route to your destination just to find that you’re surrounded by commercial trucks. While sharing the road is important, it doesn’t necessarily mean that truckers will...
