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Yes, eating behind the wheel can cause a collision
When you go out for a drive, one of the things you might like to do is to grab a bite to eat. Whether you’re cruising with friends or are out on your own, this keeps you fueled up for the drive. Unfortunately, eating behind the wheel is a danger to yourself and...
Uneven and dangerous sidewalks endanger people in wheelchairs
Sidewalks are both a source of safety and convenience and a potential risk to the public. They increase public safety by keeping pedestrians out of the road and limiting the risk of pedestrian-vehicle collisions. However, sidewalks also create risks for those who use...
Drowsy driving is as bad as drunk driving
California drivers who get behind the wheel of a car when they are drowsy may be every bit as harmful as drunk drivers. The accidents that they cause are every bit as likely to be fatal. This problem does not get nearly as much attention as the drunk driving epidemic,...
Dangerous drivers get lost in thought
Turning around to talk to a passenger in the back seat, while you drive, is clearly dangerous. So is pulling out your cellphone and making a call or, worse yet, sending a text message. If you want to use the GPS and you haven’t programmed the destination prior to the...
Daylight Savings Time: Time for a change?
You may not be surprised, but did you know that the number of crashes that take place spike the week after Daylight Savings Time takes place? According to a study, the number of fatal crashes that take place that week spike by around 6%, which leads to approximately...
Common causes of shopping mall slip-and-fall accidents
When you step foot inside a shopping mall, the last thing you’re thinking about is your personal safety. Instead, you turn your attention to your favorite stores, the food court and possibly even meeting up with other people. However, you don’t want your personal...
NHTSA’s car safety rating system called outdated
You may have suffered severe injuries, even catastrophic injuries, in a car accident. This may be all the more frustrating if your vehicle happened to be highly rated for safety. Unfortunately, what a lot of California drivers don't know is that the five-star safety...
Motorcycle crashes account for a large number of traffic deaths
With a temperate climate in most areas and winding mountain and oceanside roads, California is in many ways a motorcyclist's dream. Riders can enjoy year-round transportation on a motorcycle, unlike in states that have colder winter weather. Additionally, there are...
When is a third party liable for your workplace injuries?
For most injuries that occur at a workplace, such as on a construction site, the worker has the protection of California's workers' compensation program to offset the personal losses associated with their injury or illness. However, there are circumstances in which...
Are shelters putting dangerous dogs back in homes?
Imagine this: You go to a shelter to adopt a dog. You fall in love with a dog that is described as happy or gentle by the shelter -- and the dog certainly seems docile. Then, the sedatives wear off and you’re faced with a dog that is suddenly aggressive or prone to...
