Distracted driving is a problem throughout the entire country. It occurs when drivers allow distractions to take their focus off the roads. Distractions can be physical, such as typing a text message; visual, such as watching someone on a sidewalk; or mental, such as...

Congratulations if you are a motorist who routinely – and, more importantly, successfully – negotiates the complex traffic network spanning Los Angeles County. That is no tongue-in-cheek endorsement of your driving skills. Roadways across the vast and varied metro are...

In Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, pedestrians are vulnerable to injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Children are especially at risk. People who are involved in an auto collision are expected to remain at the scene. However, many decide to flee. This will...

It is not news to any local that our roads are some of the most congested and dangerous in the country and, perhaps, the world. In fact, it often joked about by comedians and late night talk show hosts. Unfortunately, this congestion and danger was exemplified in a...

An accident on Interstate 5 in the northern part of the Los Angeles area left 1 person dead and 2 people with what police called moderate injuries. The accident happened during the morning commute hours and involved several vehicles. Two of the vehicles were...

So much traffic and so little time.   While the list of driving distractions continues to grow, certain activities predate the electronic device revolution: eating and drinking while behind the wheel. Drivers tend to see these activities as time saving examples...

When people think of car accidents, they usually consider physical injuries but not mental ones. What many people do not realize is that motor vehicle crashes can have a psychological effect in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder.  PTSD does not occur after...

California residents often rely on handheld devices while driving. It is one of the most common ways to navigate, as many phones have GPS systems and maps. Some jobs even require the use of handheld devices. A major problem is the distraction these devices cause and...

Many motorcyclists choose an alternative way to commute because of the freeing experience and easy parking. Whatever your reason for riding all across the Golden State, practicing safe habits can prevent accident. Taking time to refresh or learn new skills, infusing...

California drivers face many dangers on the road. Some are unavoidable. Others are. Distracted driving often falls into the latter category. But did you know that some types of distracted driving are unintentional?  Most types involve decisions that drivers make a...