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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Just signed into law, California becomes the first state to legalize lane splitting. What does this mean for motorists? For the most part, the AB 51 takes all of the gray areas out of what is essentially a very complex legal issue. Let's explore what has changed. In...
Patients visit healthcare facilities to get properly diagnosed and treated. Occasionally health care professionals might make errors that can cause further injury to the patient. Medical malpractice is the negligence of a healthcare provider leading to further injury....
An accident is unexpected and can happen at any given time, especially if the driver is distracted. Distracted driving includes driving while being drowsy. Lack of sleep and fatigue due to long drives can also cause carelessness and negligence that results in an...
Getting into a car accident can trigger some basic human instincts. The first impulse humans usually get after doing something wrong is to flee the scene. However, fleeing the scene of a car accident might lead to severe consequences down the road. Leaving without...
