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Over the last several weeks, we have discussed issues surrounding distracted driving in a pair of blog posts. The development of and proliferation new technology has most definitely fueled concerns about drivers discovering new sources of distraction. Although this message might be a common refrain from public safety officials, a study published by the Centers…

  A crash in Fresno on March 14 has sent four children to the hospital, two of whom are in critical condition. According to police, a man collided with a Suburban containing nine students who were coming home from school. The man was allegedly trying to evade police after he realized that an officer had…

Every time someone gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, he or she accepts a major responsibility. Seasoned drivers may not consider this when they prepare to drive, but it’s no less true. For commercial truck drivers, this is especially important — considering the sheer number of miles they’re likely to put on every…

When people think of animal attacks, they might imagine someone being bitten and injured by a dog. After all, dog bite cases unfortunately make the news on a regular basis. Despite this perception, the reality is that any type of domestic animal may have a propensity to attack an innocent bystander. For those who are…

Over the last few years, issues of distracted driving have become a major point of discussion and contention. Although motorists have always been susceptible to distraction, the growing prevalence of mobile devices has altered the landscape of road safety in a very serious way. Not long ago, we discussed distracted driving in relation to the…

A California cyclist is beginning to ride his bike again after suffering serious injuries in an accident that led to the amputation of his lower right leg. After surviving the collision, the 37-year-old man formed an organization known as Finish the Ride, which aims to help raise money for groups such as the Challenged Athletes…

In recent years, public safety officials expressed serious concern about the number of pedestrian accidents plaguing streets in California and across the country. Crash data from the Governors Safety Highway Association validates these fears: Between 2009 and 2012, fatal pedestrian accidents increased by 15 percent. This happened despite the fact that overall traffic fatalities fell…

Over the last few years, gas prices have generally been on an upward trend. Knowing the expense associated with driving, particularly in local traffic, many people have turned to alternative modes of transportation. Many people have found that biking is an effective way to move around a city, in addition to getting exercise. Despite many…

This year, California residents have experienced warm winter weather — even by traditional standards. For many people, this has provided a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in ways they might not otherwise during winter months. Namely, motorcyclists have certainly been able to take advantage of the particularly mild temperatures. Even though bikers might have…

With the advent of mobile device technology and increasingly sophisticated features installed in vehicles, there is a lot drivers can become distracted by within the confines of their own car. This is not even to mention a large number of distractions on or near the roadway. No matter the changes in technology or scenery, one…