Braking in a vehicle is not an instant thing. There is a delay between seeing something, deciding you need to brake, taking your foot off the gas pedal and pushing it down on the brake pedal. That is known as reaction time. Then there is the time it takes for the...
If you are involved in a car accident, and the other driver did not stop and exchange insurance information, you may have experienced what is called "hit-and-run." Motor vehicle accidents are already stressful and disorientating. However, hit-and-runs make a bad...
With sharp teeth and long claws, dogs have the potential to inflict grievous harm on anyone. In fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports that roughly 20% of bite victims require emergency medical treatment. The AVMA further notes children are most...
Cellphones have introduced a new degree of convenience and flexibility. People can communicate with family and friends that live thousands of miles away with just the touch of a button. Because of the convenience, many people feel capable of operating their phones...
When you purchase a product, you expect it to work as advertised. Most importantly, you expect that it will not cause you any physical harm or damage. But unfortunately, this is not always the case. When a product has a defect, it can put the health and well-being of...
Southern California’s temperate climate and scenic vistas mean that motorcyclists regularly hit the streets all throughout the year. Even so, there are ebbs and flows in the traffic; now that summer is here, the numbers of motorcycles will likely rise. It’s a good...
With significantly fewer cars on the road during 2020, many people expected to see safer streets and a much lower death toll. However, according to NBC News, the opposite was true: pedestrian deaths were 21% higher over the previous year. Estimated numbers put the...
Ridesharing via popular companies like Uber and Lyft can be a budget-friendly and convenient way to travel around your own city or when you are on vacation. With that said, doing so does not come without some risks. While many people rideshare safely every day,...
Many in California may find the excitement that teen drivers have in taking to the state's roads for h first time infectious. Still, that enthusiasm is often tempered by the realization that a teen's inexperience behind the wheel may make them a greater danger to...
Distractions are some of a driver's biggest risks and hurdles on the road. This includes many actions and activities, like texting while driving. It can even include states of mind or physical wellness, such as drowsiness. But how exactly does drowsiness contribute...
