California ports see a huge amount of the country's import goods, which means commercial trucking is a big business in the Golden State. These large vehicles are heavy and travel at high speeds, which makes any accident involving a truck a serious concern. New reports...
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The truth about motorcycle crashes
The thrill of motorcycle riding is bargained with its inevitable safety hazards. This rings true in most areas of the United States, including California. Of course, there exists the right of individual choice to ride a vehicle containing less safety features than a...
Drugs more common than booze in crashes
Driving under the influence of drugs has increased across the nation, and drivers in California are no exception. As The Atlantic reports, drivers who die behind the wheel are more likely to have drugs in their system than ever before. In fact, 43 percent of...
Ignoring motorcycle safety and awareness can be deadly
Motorcycle safety and awareness work together to help keep motorcyclists safe from harm. When all motorists work together, many deaths and injuries might be prevented. This is very important since it isn't likely that motorcycles are going to be a thing of past...
States with legal pot see more accident claims
Now that California has joined the ranks of the states where the recreational use of marijuana has been legalized, residents in the state may want to pay extra attention to what that may mean for their safety and the safety of their loved ones when on the road. Just...
What are the most common motorcycle accidents?
Riding a motorcycle in California can be dangerous, but if you know how to watch out for some of the most common motorcycle accidents, you can drastically reduce your chances of being involved in a collision. RideApart.com details what some of the top accidents are...
Phones and friends prove deadly
As California teens flood the roads over summer vacation, all drivers need to use caution. New reports from USA Today show that Memorial Day begins the "100 deadliest days of summer" for those drivers who are between 16 and 19. If it keeps pace with the past...
Liability after a car accident
Like most in Kern County, you likely take a second to pause and contemplate your decision before handing the keys to your vehicle off to another. The stories of several of those that we here at McKnight, McKnight, McKnight, and McKnight Attorneys at Law have worked...
How many lives do seat belts save?
From obeying the speed limit to avoiding any distractions that can take one’s attention off of the road, there are many ways that drivers can reduce the likelihood of being involved in an accident in Kern County, and in other California locales. Furthermore,...
Ride-sharing drivers need more insurance
As more and more people across California rely on ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, understanding their impact on the road becomes increasingly important. As a rider, Money magazine explains, you will be covered for damages up to $1 million, and if you collide...

