Keep Your Eyes on the Road
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month (NDDAM). With this in mind the National Safety Council is encouraging all drivers to put down their phone and keep their eyes on the road. With the proliferation of cell phones, distracted driving has emerged as a deadly epidemic. And while texting and driving is a top distraction, […]
You’ve Been in a Car Crash, Now What?
With California’s more than 30 million registered vehicles, it’s no surprise that the number of police-reported accidents here is sky high too. Which means that the odds are fairly high you will eventually be in a vehicle crash. And whether it’s a minor fender bender or a serious accident with major injuries, it helps tremendously […]
Teen Driving Safety
Teen Driving Safety It’s a day many parents dread: watching their teen drive off alone for the first time. And there is good reason for concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. About 2,800 teens 13–19 years of age […]
Fatal Car Crashes Spike
Fatal Car Crashes Spike The number of deadly car crashes in this country hit a 20-year record in early 2022, a spike attributed to risky driving exacerbated during the pandemic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 9,500 were killed on the road in the first three months of 2022 – […]
What Causes Most Truck Accidents?
What Causes Most Truck Accidents? Due to their size and weight, large vehicles like tractor-trailers can cause serious damage to smaller cars. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), many truck accidents occur when drivers are not paying attention to their surroundings. Accidents can be caused by vehicles with defects, improper training, and […]
Work Zone Safety
Work Zone Safety Summer always brings increased road work as most municipalities take advantage of the weather and reduced commuting traffic to maintain and upgrade our Nation’s roadways. Once complete, we will likely appreciate the extra lanes or more comfortable ride the road work provides. However, during the road work, the changes to traffic patterns, […]
What to Do If You Are Injured by a Distracted Driver
What to Do If You Are Injured by a Distracted Driver Distracted driving can easily lead to an accident. The number of fatalities and injuries caused by these types of accidents is climbing each year. More than 350,000 injuries occur annually from distracted driving accidents. April is distracted driving awareness month promoted by the National […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month April is distracted driving awareness month in the United States. Did you know that each year, approximately 3,000-5,000 fatalities result from distracted driving? And it’s not just the fatalities that significantly add up — distracted driving results in over 350,000 injuries each year. Distracted driving awareness month is designed to help […]
Nine Tips for Dealing with Other Driver’s Insurance
Nine Tips for Dealing with Other Driver’s Insurance A car accident can be a scary experience. Once it is over, you will need to call your insurance company to get things in line. Many drivers are unprepared for the next step – the other person’s insurance company will contact you. It is important to be […]
Winter Weather Driving for Californians
Southern California, specifically San Diego weather rarely seems like winter with peak winter temperature lows averaging a balmy 50°F. Snow and sleet are so rare, we hardly worry about slippery road conditions caused by winter weather. Nonetheless, if you’re headed to the mountains for a ski trip or we get the occasional rain storm – […]
