The current pandemic has prompted many people to spend more time in the great outdoors, walking, running, and getting some fresh air. While there has been a decrease in overall traffic and, as a result, traffic accidents, it is still important to mindful of the potential impacts of being hit when you are walking or… Read More »
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Do You Know If You Have a Whiplash Injury?
Unfortunately, many people who are injured in devastating San Francisco vehicle accidents might not know the full extent of their medical conditions until after the fact. This is why it is essential that you schedule a consultation with your physician to rule out more serious injuries. One of the hardest kinds of injuries to document… Read More »
What Does It Mean to Appeal A Denial of Your California Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you were hurt on the job, there is no doubt that you have plenty of questions about how to proceed with recovering the compensation that you need for your injuries. These injuries can be substantial and might mean that you are unable to work for a short period of time or for the foreseeable… Read More »
Study Shows Problems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Distract
Could the very tools promoted as a way to curb distracted driving actually increase the risk? A new study found that driver reaction times using new forms of technology are actually worse than motorists who had drugs or alcohol in their system. When tools like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay first came out, evidence seemed… Read More »
Drivers Are Still Not Comfortable with Self-Driving Cars
Even though the technology for self-driving cars has allegedly improved in recent years, consumers and the public simply aren’t comfortable enough to drive them or consider purchasing them. In fact, many drivers are nervous about even having to share the road with self-driving cars. A recent AAA study published in March 2020 found that only… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Head-On Crashes?
A head-on crash could be devastating in terms of the injuries or fatalities associated with it. Head-on crashes happen just as their name suggests when the front end of one vehicle slides into the front end of another one. The damage in a head-on crash in San Francisco can be greater depending on the speed… Read More »
New Presentation Highlights Updates in Workers’ Compensation Claim Management
Do you know what happens after you get hurt on the job? Most employees are covered by company-managed workers’ comp benefits, but it’s up to you to protect your right to file a claim. Workers who were injured on the job will usually inform their employer as soon as possible that an accident or work-related… Read More »
Would Car Accidents Decrease If School Started Later?
A new study found that later start times for school greatly reduce the possibility of teen driver accidents. The paper was recently accepted to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine and found that in Fairfax, Virginia; for the two school years before and after the implementation of later start times, that the teen crash rate… Read More »
What Should California Drivers Know About Landslide and Mudslide Safety?
As California moves into the spring weather, it’s important to recognize the potential danger of landslides and mudslides. These can occur in almost any state, but have caused significant damage across California in recent years. Landslides describe downhill earth movements that can cause damage rapidly or gradually. Many landslides are caused by natural events such… Read More »
Avoiding Scooter and Car Accidents in San Francisco
San Francisco is a bustling city with a lot of people on foot, and, these days, a lot of people on scooters, too. Not every scooter rider abides by the rules of the road, meaning that a driver could be at risk of hitting and seriously injured someone on a scooter at any time of… Read More »