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Fatal motorcycle crashes decline nearly 30 percent in California

If you love riding your motorcycle, there’s some good news you should know about motorcycling in California. Motorcycle crashes resulting in fatalities have decreased by 28 percent in just a year. The great thing about California is that it’s relatively safe for motorcyclists. In 2017, 406 bikers were killed on state roads, but that was… read more

Are you following the 3 most important bicycle safety tips?

Ask anyone and they will agree that bicycling is a very healthy sport. It’s easy on the joints, yet provides a great cardiovascular workout that builds strong legs and a healthy heart. However, bicycling can also be dangerous if bikers act irresponsibly. To keep you safe while you’re riding your bike around town, make sure… read more

Countless deadly Takata airbags remain on the road

We’ve been hearing about the tragedies, injuries and deaths caused by Takata airbags for a decade. So far, 22 people have died and countless people have been injured in relatively minor accidents that result in these dangerous airbags exploding and sending bullet-like metal projectiles into vehicle compartments. These deadly incidents have prompted automakers and national… read more

How is functioning impacted by a brain injury?

A brain injury impacts everyone differently, but for those with a significant injury, it could mean speech impairment, difficulty walking or other significant impacts on functioning. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn’t render those body parts useless. However, it can interfere with how the brain works and recognizes to use those body parts. For example,… read more

Dangerous chainsaw subjected to recall across the United States

A $50 chainsaw sold by Harbor Freight Tools in stores throughout the United States has been recalled because, in some cases, the chainsaws won’t turn off. These defective chainsaws have caused individuals to get seriously hurt. Now, Harbor Freight has asked customers who purchased the chainsaws to bring them into their local stores for a… read more

Don’t make these mistakes after you are in a car accident

Filing a claim for damages after a motor vehicle accident is a process that any accident victim need to handle carefully. You have to consider all of the facts that support your case, as well as the points that the defense could use against you. Then you have to compile those facts in an organized… read more

Watch out for motorcyclists and stay safe this summer

With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s a good time to remind people about motorcycle safety. The police in California are doing that, pointing out that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Police in Union City, specifically, asked drivers to do what they can to prevent fatal collisions. Motorcyclists make up around… read more

Avoid truck accident fatalities with these tips

Normal-sized vehicles do not stand a chance when they’re involved in a collision with a commercial truck. Big rigs are just too heavy and too massive. They will crush the average small car in an instant, leaving catastrophic injuries and death in their wake. This is why it’s essential for all commercial truck drivers —… read more

4 tips for riding safely on your motorcycle

With summer just around the corner, it’s best to understand how to stay safe when you take out your motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle is potentially dangerous, and if a driver doesn’t see you or stop in time, you could end up in a serious or fatal collision. To keep yourself safer, you need to be… read more

Motorcyclists face unique dangers on the road

Remaining safe while riding a motorcycle requires ongoing alertness and presence of mind to avoid all the hazards that may easily kill the rider and others. While driving any vehicle has some inherent risks, motorcyclists face a number of threats that other drivers do not face. Before you ride, it is tremendously important that you… read more