Of all the hazards that motorcyclists face, the most daunting may be gravity. Once you lose your balance while riding, it is quite likely you will experience a very nasty spill, and you may even be seriously injured. But what if there was a way to prevent your...
Year: 2016
Truck driver shortage could mean trouble on the road
Driving a semi-truck is tiring work. As a result, it is all too easy for truck drivers to become fatigued as they attempt to deliver their loads on time. Truck drivers often have to drive during late night and early morning hours when it is normal to experience...
Bakersfield police making efforts to prevent traffic fatalities
We all have responsibilities when we get behind the wheel to travel on California's roadways. So long as we remain focused and drive defensively, we should have no trouble arriving at our destination safely. Unfortunately, in Kern County we have been experiencing...
Loss of a mother can permanently scar a family
Mothers are often the heart and soul of their families. While everyone in a family is important, a mother will typically play a special role that makes her irreplaceable. And the untimely loss of a mother can leave a family so devastated that they will never fully...
Ridesharing and the Law in California
Ridesharing is another term for carpooling. Ridehailing is hiring a driver to pick you up and take you to a specific destination. Companies like Uber and Lyft are a sort of hybrid of these two, though they self-identify as ridesharing companies. And because they...
Study demonstrates hazards of Pokemon GO on the road
What started as a video game years ago has recently had a renaissance as an interactive phone app. Pokemon has actually appeared in a variety of formats, such as TV shows and trading cards, but it is the app, Pokemon GO that has swept the nation of late. This mobile...
Why the new lane splitting laws in California make so much sense
A recent post on this blog covered the advent of a new law that legalizes the common motorcycle maneuver of lane splitting. In this post, we will explain why this was a good move and clarify how the new laws are currently being enforced. Lane splitting is one of the...
Did a negligent driver hit your motorcycle?
Motorcycle accidents can be extremely dangerous for motorists. In most cases, the motorcyclist is the one who comes off the worst in these accidents. If you have been in an accident on a motorcycle, it is advisable to go to the doctor and make sure there are no...
Things you should know about truck accidents
There may be a number of contributing factors related to trucks that could lead to accidents with severe consequences for other road users. Crashes involving large commercial vehicles can be dangerous and in some cases may result in fatal outcomes. Such...
Have you been hit by a distracted driver?
Traffic laws prohibit people from performing distracting activities while driving. Text messaging is one of those activities. Sending, receiving and typing a message while driving can be prosecuted. In case the distraction leads to an accident, the other driver may...
