Do you love driving your SUV? If so, you’re not alone- plenty of Americans love the idea of buying an SUV and using it to get to work and for recreation. But that trend has not been good for pedestrians. It turns out that there’s one type of car involved in more pedestrian fatalities than… Read More »
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Reduce Your Risk of Critical Liver Injury in Vehicle Accident by Buckling Up
A new study finds that your seatbelt is not only helpful for reducing the chances that you would be thrown out of the vehicle in the event of a car accident, but also for minimizing your chances of a severe liver injury. Liver injuries can be catastrophic and can present numerous health complications down the… Read More »
New Study Shows That Bald Tires Cause Far Too Many Accidents
When you get your car inspected during an oil change, the mechanic might give you a heads up that you’ll need new tires soon. But what if the mechanic doesn’t give you everything you need, or if your tires go bald in the meantime? If you get hurt in an accident because of bald tires,… Read More »
What Injured Employees Need to Know About a Worker’s Compensation Benefits Settlement
You might be able to achieve a settlement for your workers’ compensation claim. Many people are confused about how these settlements are determined. Workers’ compensation settlements are completely voluntary, which means that you cannot always rely on this alone since the workers’ comp insurance company and your employer do not have to agree to settle… Read More »
San Francisco Is Home to Many Dangerous Intersections
Although San Francisco has consistently been rated as the second most walkable city in the entire country, beat only by New York, that excellent walking experience can come at a high price for pedestrians hurt in accidents. Unfortunately, San Francisco also holds a spot as one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians. Between 2010… Read More »
Study Shows That Two-Thirds of Children Are Not Safe Inside Their Car Seats
Unfortunately, far too many car seats don’t fully protect children, according to a new study, because proper installation of car seats is very difficult. According to a recent ‘What Car?’ study, two-thirds of children are not safe in their car seats. Parents often find that it is difficult to choose the right car seat for… Read More »
Recent Changes in California Laws May Impact Workers’ Comp in The Golden State
If you are currently included as a worker who has the right to file for workers’ comp, you should discuss your next steps with a lawyer in the area to get help with your application. Recent interpretations regarding the independent contractors’ law could influence the workers’ compensation across the entire state of California. California made… Read More »
Study Finds Saturday Most Dangerous Day of The Week to Drive
Driving across the San Francisco area may always make it seem like your chances of an accident are higher because of the busy and congested roads. A new study using the National Highway Traffic Safety Association’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System looked at the number of fatal accidents that occurred based on the time of day… Read More »
Drowsy Driving a Factor in Nearly 10% Of All Vehicle Crashes
Drowsy drivers are a big risk factor behind the wheel, perhaps more so than previous studies indicated. The proportion of crashes in which drowsiness was evident was more than three times higher during the night time hours, according to research completed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In order to arrive at these results,… Read More »
Hit and Run Fatalities Hit Highest Numbers in Years
A new AAA study says hit-and-run deaths are at an all-time high. Being struck in a hit-and-run accident is especially devastating for pedestrians and cyclists, who are most likely to be critically injured or killed in these types of accidents. A new AAA study has identified that hit-and-run deaths are at an all-time high, which… Read More »