Watching your teen reach the milestone of obtaining his or her driver’s license can be an exciting and joyous moment in life. However, since most teens may lack the necessary experience to safely operate a motor vehicle, you might have questions about what steps you...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Older adults and traffic accident risk factors
As people age, their bodies undergo various changes that can impact their ability to safely navigate the roads. Older adults are at a higher risk of becoming involved in traffic accidents due to factors such as reduced vision, slower reaction times and age-related...
Head-on crash leaves 8 dead
When vehicles collide head-on, the impact may leave those involved with serious or fatal injuries. California drivers face risks each time they travel on the state’s roadways. Fatal accidents can happen anywhere, especially when a driver is negligent and in violation...
Reacting to a hit-and-run accident
Many people are involved in accidents in California each day, some more serious than others. Accidents may happen due to negligent driving, obstructions in the road, or some unavoidable circumstance. No matter the reason, everyone involved should remain on the scene...
What are some typical delayed injuries after a car crash?
Car crashes are traumatic events that can result in immediate injuries, but what many people may not realize is that some injuries show up days or even weeks after the accident. These delayed injuries often catch individuals by surprise. While some injuries are...
Multi-vehicle accident ends in 2 fatalities
When drivers don’t follow the laws while traveling on California’s roadways, accidents can happen. Passing vehicles when it’s unsafe to do so, speeding, and driving recklessly in other ways can cause serious collisions, leading to injuries to those involved. Sadly,...
What factors might motivate a driver to speed?
Speeding is a type of reckless driving behavior that continues to play a role in far too many collisions. Accidents involving such negligence may also run a greater risk of carrying dire or even fatal results. Unfortunately, despite the dangers involved, you may still...
Fatal DUI crash leads to arrest of school principal
Motor vehicle crashes happen every day in California. Driver negligence, especially driving under the influence of alcohol, often contributes to accidents with injuries or fatalities. When someone chooses to drive while intoxicated, they put themselves and everyone...
Driver arrested for suspected DUI after a violent crash
The consequences of driving while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance are serious. In fact, just this November, six people suffered injuries from a multi-vehicle collision that happened near Lassen Street and Amestoy Avenue in Northridge, Los...
Help your teen driver avoid distracted driving
Teenagers are not known for always making the best decisions. That is why many parents worry when it’s time for their teens to begin driving on their own. In California, as it is in other states, distracted driving is a serious concern, and teenagers are more likely...