While navigating tough traffic situations, road rage can often cause drivers to act dangerously and irrationally. In order to combat this phenomenon, it is important to know several ways to identify symptoms and signs of anger while driving. Erratic behavior Some of...
The complexities of injuries, insurance and ride-hailing vehicles
Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services are a boon to those who do not own vehicles or prefer not to drive. Unsurprisingly, nearly 40% of Americans say they have used at least one of these services recently. Like with any other motor vehicle, you have some risk of...
Can safety devices prevent fatal car accidents?
Motorists put themselves at risk on the highway and local roads when they speed or engage in distracted driving, such as texting or eating while behind the wheel. These actions often cause traffic fatalities, and the Insurance Information Institute notes that more...
Where should pedestrians and cyclists walk and ride?
Title: Where should pedestrians and cyclists walk and ride? Pedestrians and cyclists in California know that they have a particularly high risk of fatality when it comes to car accidents. Thankfully, the California Department of Motor Vehicles reports that these...
What are common reasons for truck accidents?
You were in an accident with a truck driver and feel you may have a case on your hands. To improve your chances of receiving maximum compensation, you want to determine how the accident happened. GTG Technology Group explains common reasons for trucking accidents. See...
3 reasons traffic accidents increase over the holidays
The number of car accidents typically increases during the holiday season. It may be tempting to blame this increase on winter weather, but weather is not always the culprit. Drivers in southern California are unlikely to encounter icy roadways; however, they are...
How can a brain injury alter your life?
California residents like you know that your battle is not over after surviving an accident. Unfortunately, you can experience the aftermath of a crash for weeks, months or even years to come. This is especially true if you struggle with a brain injury. From memory to...
What systems should you regularly check on your truck?
If you drive a diesel truck in California for long periods, you know how important safety precautions are. But what do you do when one of the systems on your vehicle fails while you are already on the road? Unfortunately, even if it may seem like a freak accident at...
Does size play a role in auto accidents?
In an accident, the size of the vehicle you are in can play a huge role in the extinct of your injuries. Despite advances in safety technology in vehicles of all sizes, it still seems that size remains an important factor. According to Forbes, larger and heavier...
U.S. needs a stronger commitment to pedestrian safety
Each one of us is a pedestrian at least some of the time. Yet the driving culture in California and the rest of the United States is so pervasive that pedestrians are often viewed as nuisances without the same rights as drivers. While traffic safety has increased...
