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Fatal motorcycle crashes decline nearly 30 percent in California
May 30, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents,Our Blog
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?
May 29, 2018 | Our Blog
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
May 24, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog
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?
May 22, 2018 | Brain Injuries,Our Blog
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
May 18, 2018 | Our Blog,personal injury
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
May 15, 2018 | Our Blog
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
May 15, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents,Our Blog
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
May 10, 2018 | Our Blog,truck accidents
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
May 8, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents,Our Blog
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
May 7, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents,Our Blog
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