About 4,000 U.S. residents every year or 11 people every day are killed in accidents involving large trucks. In addition, more than 70,000 people are injured yearly in large-truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Trucks weigh 20 times as much as passenger vehicles and are huge in comparison. When there is a large-truck
Pedestrians are advised to walk on the shoulder or as far to the right as possible, facing traffic, when there are no sidewalks or walking paths available. (Wikimedia Commons photo) There were 4,735 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2013, and more than 150,000 emergency room visits because of pedestrian-vs.-vehicle accidents. Many of these
An unfortunate hit and run in Venice Beach resulted in a death in 2013. (Wikimedia Commons photo) If you are the victim of a hit-and-run automobile accident, the situation can be complicated. But there are some things you can do to help remedy an unfortunate situation. A hit and run occurs when a driver flees the
The Riverside County Courthouse (Wikimedia Commons photo) If you’re like other motorists injured in car accidents, you will have many questions at your initial, free consultation with Krasney Law: Personal Injury Specialists in Riverside. Among the questions you may have: Who decides who was at fault in the accident? How do I go about seeing
Should you Hire a Lawyer to Settle an Accident Claim? In case of severe injuries, experts advise auto accident victims to hire an attorney. (Wikimedia Commons photo) If you’ve been in an auto accident and have suffered considerably physically and mentally and have lost money because of medical bills, time off work and property damage,
Wearing a bicycle helmet reduces injuries and deaths, statistics show. Many government entities advise their use, but California requires helmet use only in those under age 18. (Wikimedia Commons photo) Bicycle helmets reduce injuries and deaths, though by how much is disputed. In California the only people who must wear helmets while riding bikes are
Learn how to ride more safely on a bicycle so you don’t end up a statistic. Note that this rider is not as far right as he can go, which may seem bad but is not. (Wikimedia Commons photo) To give an idea of how dangerous bicycle riding is, only 1 percent of trips in
The ugly, painful reality of auto accidents is they happens to more than 15,000 Americans every day. Most motorists have been in a crash either as a driver or passenger. In fact, statistics say all drivers who live an average lifespan can expect at least one accident in their lifetime. When you’re in an accident
Wear your seatbelt, slow down, don’t drink and take it easy when roads are snowy, wet or icy. (Wikimedia Commons photo) The hazards of getting in an accident caused by negligent drivers are many. Some reasons drivers cause crashes are by speeding, being intoxicated or inattentive, or using a cell phone. More than 2.3 million
Bicyclists face many hazards on California roads, including “dooring”—when motorists open doors in their face and cause a crash. California law says motorists are liable in cases of dooring. Bicyclists face many hazards on California roads, including car doors opening right in their path as they travel down the road. Being “doored,” as it’s called,
