The total number of pedestrian deaths by vehicles reached its highest number in decades in 2018. In one year alone, 6,227 pedestrians lost their lives from car accidents, which was a 4% increase from the previous year. It is also the highest number of...
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How to protect yourself around a large truck
Getting behind the wheel of your vehicle is the most dangerous thing you will likely do each day of your life. You might not consider the dangers of driving, but you need to be aware of them to protect yourself. It can be very dangerous to drive near large trucks on...
How to help an injured motorcyclist
If you're out on the road somewhere in sunny California and you witness a car strike a motorcyclist right in front of your eyes, do you know how to respond?It's human nature to want to help someone who has been injured. However, you need to be careful that you don't...
Issues that cause ladder falls
In the construction industry, one of the biggest dangers workers face is taking a fall from a ladder. It could be as simple as slipping off of a six-foot ladder while putting in some overhead wiring or as significant as falling from a 30-foot extension ladder while...
Turns through a crosswalk put pedestrians in danger
As a pedestrian, the first thing you should do to stay safe is to always obey the signals at a crosswalk. Do not try to dart across the road just because it looks clear. Wait for the walk signal, when you know you have the right of way and cars have been stopped at...
Building your pedestrian accident claim
Auto accidents occur every day and can have severe reprecussions. In the case of a pedestrian auto accident, the outcome can be catastrophic.Thankfully, a proper case can help injured parties and their families seek the reparations they deserve. A few key things can...
Plan for a safer Halloween experience for your kids
It's almost that time of year again when the ghosts and ghouls walk the streets of Hayward begging for treats. This treasured rite of autumn is something kids look forward to all year.But Halloween can be a dangerous time for children. If you are a parent of children...
Why do trucking companies use two-way dash cameras?
The need for a dash camera on a truck -- or any other vehicle -- is fairly clear. A lot of traffic accidents come down to two people's accounts of what happened. If you have camera footage of the incident, it can help back up your claims when you say the other driver...
Is a three-wheeled motorcycle safer?
In motorcycle circles, the rise of the three-wheeled bike has been a bit contentious. Some riders don't like to think of things like the Polaris Slingshot or the Can-Am Spyder as motorcycles at all. For others, there is no other vehicle they would rather ride.But are...
How dangerous are grass clippings to motorcyclists?
If you're not a motorcycle enthusiast, you may be unaware of the danger that arises when freshly-cut grass clippings are blown into the highway. After all, it's just plant material. How dangerous can it really be?As it turns out, it can be lethal. While this is far...
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