Articles

• Drowsy driving leads to car accidents in California Drowsy driving is a dangerous form of impairment, which can result in high rates of traffic accidents.
• Emotions and driving: Belmont crash highlights risks The risks involved with driving while texting or talking on a cell phone and the perils of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are well-known to most motorists.
• Federal agency seeks to reduce big rig accidents causing death or serious injury A new federal database seeks to limit number of truck accidents caused by intoxicated drivers.
• Leading causes of car accidents in California The leading causes of car accidents in California include speeding, improper turning and driving under the influence.
• Major used car dealer accused of selling recalled cars in California Consumer safety groups are accusing a major used car dealer of selling recalled and dangerous vehicles to Californians.
• Mall and amusement park rides may pose hidden risks for kids Whiplash, broken bones, lacerations – what do these words call to mind? Most likely, they conjure images of car wrecks or other major accidents.
• Many car accident victims left with traumatic brain injuries One of the activities that many people do every day that is likely to injure them at some point is driving a car. During 2012 alone, 226,544 people were injured in car accidents in the Golden State, according to the California Highway Patrol.
• New system to catch hit-and run drivers now in effect in California A newly effective California law may improve the resolution of hit-and-run crashes, which have been deemed an epidemic in Oakland and other cities.
• Protect your children from school bus accidents this school year Parents should discuss school bus safety tips with their children before the new school year starts.
• Report: A traumatic brain injury in California can cost millions Research has found that the monetary cost of a traumatic brain injury over the course of someone’s life could reach millions of dollars.
• Sexual harassment of men in the workplace Sexual harassment claims by men are increasing due to many factors. Despite the existence of training and laws, sexual harassment still happens. And sometimes male employees are the victims.
• Surveys suggest many drivers engage in unusual, dangerous distractions Surveys indicate that many California drivers may engage in distractions such as grooming or changing clothes, along with explicitly illegal distractions.
• TBI victims may suffer from physical, communication and cognitive issues After suffering from a brain injury, victims often endure cognitive, physical and communication problems that last for weeks or even years.
• Tips for recognizing the warning signs of elder abuse or neglect Given California’s large elderly population and reported rates of mistreatment, it’s crucial for families to know the warning signs of abuse or neglect.
• Trucking industry pushes for an extra 10 feet on twin trailers A proposed federal law would allow large trucks to haul two 33-foot trailers. Many believe states should have the authority to make these regulations.