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At this time of year, many parents become worried about their teens because of the increased potential  for auto accidents. Prom season and the upcoming graduation seasons are prime time for accidents. However, we cannot forget that teens can be injured when operating other motor vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). According to a claimsjournal.com…

There are a number of reasons why some parents are nervous about having children around dogs.  Dog bite injuries are the second most common cause of emergency room visits for kids. A majority of injuries are to hands and arms, while head and neck injuries are also common. Further, children are more susceptible to fatal…

Tailgating is dangerous and causes accidents constantly, but it’s also so common that everyone has been tailgated at some point. Millions of drivers do it every single week. Drivers’ education courses always talk about staying two seconds back and maintaining a safe following distance, but people continue to tailgate. Why does this happen? Below are…

If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident (whether you are the pedestrian or the driver), you may have a number of questions about liability and fault. You certainly want to know who would be held legally responsible and who could be sued for damages stemming from the accident, including pain and suffering, medical…

Roseville parents tend to have very full lives that involve driving their children to school, getting to work and running errands all over town. Spending so much time in a vehicle, however, comes with very real risks. Parents and their children could be involved in motor vehicle accidents at any time. A typical accident might…

You’ve probably heard that more people are killed and injured in car accidents during the summer. The data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) paints July and August as two of the more dangerous months of the year. But have you ever wondered why? There are a few reasons, but one is simply…

No one expects to be involved in a collision when they are traveling, least of all when they’re on a bus. That is what happened in this case, though, when a driver collided into a barrier on the highway. The fatal crash that took place in San Jose was a result of bad lane markings,…

Many of the worst and most common personal injuries involve things falling down. Consider the many ways objects fall, at the worst possible moment: Objects and even buildings falling at construction sites Crane and scaffold failures Shelf failures in stores Improperly loaded trucks Debris and merchandise blocking the highway Elevator failures Airplane crashes People falling…

Motorcycle accidents can be extremely devastating. They often involve another vehicle and the outcome is usually not good for the motorcycle rider. Although most accidents involving motorcyclists don’t happen due to intentional actions, every driver still has a responsibility to keep an eye out for motorcycles when they are on the road. It’s important to…

Ask most teens, and they will tell you that they are good, safe drivers. One focus group did just that, giving 1,622 teens a survey nationwide. They were in both 11th and 12th grade. A full 89 percent said that they were safe drivers. What is most intriguing, though, is that the rest of their…