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Before hitting the road, drivers must do their best to ensure that everything is in order to successfully complete a trip — no matter how long or short. This means that it’s important for drivers to ensure that their vehicle is safe for driving. At the same time, it’s equally important for motorists to understand…

Science fiction stories are full of scenarios where brains are preserved after death. In the original “Star Trek” series, for example, the brain of the iconic character Mr. Spock is hijacked by an alien civilization. The aliens repurpose it as a master computing device to control their life-support systems – leaving Mr. Spock’s body in…

One of the most discussed topics on this blog is distracted driving. Now, California law enforcement is also focusing on this issue during the month of April. Reports indicate that this month is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In order to promote safety and raise the profile of this concern, the state’s texting-and-driving ban will…

The last several years have proven to be stressful for military personnel and their loved ones. In addition to the hardships created by frequent, lengthy deployments, many veterans have faced challenges when returning home. Recently, reports have uncovered a disturbing trend: A disproportionate number of Marines have died on California highways since 2007. The Associated…

Learning that a loved one has been involved in a vehicle accident can be heartbreaking. However, finding out that this family member lost his or her life due to someone else’s negligence may cause outrage. Passengers are totally reliant on a driver’s ability to navigate a car properly, and when this fails to happen, the…

Police in Fremont are indicating that alcohol is a possible factor in a car accident that left a motorcyclist dead on Tuesday, Mar. 25. According to the police report, the incident began when a 23-year-old Taco Bell customer began acting “belligerent” and “intoxicated” while going through the drive-thru at around 1 a.m. The man allegedly…

When traveling down the sidewalk, California residents might regularly encounter dogs out for a walk with their owners. For many people, it might be a natural to size-up the oncoming dog. As a result of this process, certain conclusions about the dog’s relative friendliness might be drawn without even meeting the pooch. One of the…

Everyone probably knows that drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states. Not only that, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. In addition to distracted driving, driving under the influence of alcohol is largely considered one of the most significant causes of traffic accidents in the country. Even with this in mind, a recently released study…

People might assume that pedestrians always have the right-of-way when crossing this street. Although this might be true in certain situations, miscalculations can prove to be very costly. Keeping this in mind, California readers might be wondering exactly when pedestrians have the right-of-way. California statute clearly lays out when pedestrians have the ability to cross…

Any given road in California might be used by more than just four-wheeled motor vehicles. Beyond cars, pickup trucks and SUVs, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians also use the road. No matter the mode of transportation, everyone on the road owes a duty of caution to others. Although many collisions are caused by the missteps of…