If your job is on a commercial fishing boat, you do not mind working hard. After all, by providing a source of food, you play an important role in the economy. You also use your paycheck to support yourself and your family members. Still, if you sustain a serious...
In California, as elsewhere, property owners have a duty to provide a safe environment for lawful entrants. Under the theory of premises liability, owners can be held liable for any injuries incurred by entrants on the property. The following is an overview of the...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has a report out that may interest those in California who own a vehicle with driver-assist technology. More than a few studies have shown that driver-assist systems, which take over functions like accelerating, braking and...
Drivers in California may feel drowsy after the spring switch to daylight saving time, in which case they should know just how dangerous this can be. A University of Colorado Boulder study found that every year across the U.S., there is a rise in fatal car crashes in...
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a study that has some interesting points to make about school start times and the safety of teen drivers. Parents in California know that teens tend to sleep long and late into the day due to a shift in biological...
In California, the hassle of dealing with an insurance company after an accident adds a new level of strain for someone who is already shaken and possibly injured. They will need to negotiate with the insurance company that is trying to lowball their claim and keep...
California authorities say that a 34-year-old woman was impaired when she caused the fatal accident Oct. 3 on Highway 101. The woman was driving a Volkswagen Cabrio southbound on the northbound section of the highway when the collision occurred. Police say that the...
Many people in New York are excited about automated technologies in cars because they show promise for a future without severe car accidents and the resulting injuries and fatalities. However, fully autonomous vehicles are not yet a reality, so the dangers posed by...
