3 Tips for Safely Crossing the Street
Even with designated crosswalks and traffic signals, dozens of people are seriously injured, or worse, at pedestrian crossings every day in cities across the country. The overwhelming majority of these crashes are preventable if both drivers and pedestrians exercise caution. Following these three safety tips will help you...
SHOULDER INJURIES CAUSED BY CAR CRASHES
When a car crash occurs in California, it is likely that the occupants of the vehicles involved will suffer some sort of injury, no matter how minor or severe the crash is. Injuries to the upper body area,...
THE MOST DANGEROUS PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION IN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is considered one of the most walkable cities in the United States, but it also has some of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents. Since 2014, 200 San Francisco pedestrians have been killed, and another 20,000 have been injured while crossing the street. San Francisco has a pedestrian...
HOW DOES VICARIOUS LIABILITY WORK?
Many times when a commercial vehicle, such as a truck, is involved in an accident the issue of ultimate liability if the driver was at fault will also need to consider whether the company that owns the truck may share in that...
DRIVERS WITH SLEEP APNEA MORE LIKELY TO BE IN CAR ACCIDENTS
More people are being diagnosed with sleep apnea in California and unfortunately, the condition could impact a person's ability to drive safely. People with sleep apnea stop breathing on and off throughout the night, causing them to...
STUDY FINDS DAYDREAMING TO BE MAJOR CAUSE OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS
California's laws against distracted driving are among the most comprehensive in the nation, and enforcement of these laws is often just as thorough.
Texting while driving and using a handheld cellphone while driving are...
3 Small Changes That Could Prevent Pedestrian Crashes
Like New York City, San Francisco has committed itself to “Vision Zero,” a safety campaign that aims to completely eliminate traffic deaths in the city by 2024. While a lot of progress has been made toward this goal, it’s worth examining which safety measures are most effective and...
HOW DRIVERS CAN PREVENT A PEDESTRIAN CRASH
Every driver has a responsibility to make the road a safer place. A big part of that is being aware of pedestrians and exercising safe driving techniques whenever you see someone preparing to cross the street.
Some drivers get nervous when they see a pedestrian standing at the curb,...
WHY ARE FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS HIGHER AMONG THE ELDERLY?
Somewhat surprising, a study found that older adults actually walk less than younger adults but they face a much higher risk of dying from a pedestrian accident. The researchers said this is because older pedestrians suffer...
HOW TO PASS A TRUCK SAFELY
Previously, we outlined a truck’s blind spots, also called its “no-zone.” While everyone on the road should understand a truck’s visual limitations, it’s equally important that drivers of smaller vehicles use their understanding of the no-zone to pass trucks safely. Here’s how:
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