Main causes of motorcycle accidents

California motorcycle crashes either lead to injury or death. There are a variety of factors that contribute to these incidents. The combination of human, environmental and vehicle interactions places motorcycle riders at a higher risk for accidents compared to other motorists. The very nature of riding motorcycles places riders in a vulnerable position when traveling […]

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What should motorcyclists do to be more visible?

Written by: Tyrone J. Maho One of the main reasons why accidents involving motorcycles occur so often is because they are difficult to see. They are one of the smallest vehicles on California roads. They may blend in with the surroundings or easily get into the blind spots of drivers. To avoid accidents, you should […]

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Pedestrians, protect yourself from motor vehicle injury

Written by: Chad M. Prentice Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in California, with lawmakers and residents from Los Angeles to San Francisco calling for better measures to prevent serious and often fatal auto accidents involving citizens on foot. In fact, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reports 867 pedestrian fatalities in California car […]

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Lethal accident results in second-degree murder charge

California roads and freeways are busy places and adding alcohol to a driving situation often ends in tragedy. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, traffic fatalities have increased steadily over the last few years. This is also true with accidents that involved a driver impaired by excessive amounts of alcohol. Law enforcement officers […]

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Study shows opioid use makes fatal crashes more likely

Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Opioid use increases the likelihood of a fatal car crash, according to a recent study. The results, which have been published in JAMA Network Open, may be of interest to many in California since opioid use is on the rise. Though the opioid prescription rate per 100 people has gone […]

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