You've probably experienced driver fatigue before. Maybe you had to drive late at night on a road trip. Maybe you had to drive home after a long shift at work -- some medical professionals work around the clock, for example. Maybe you were in college, trying to balance a late-night social life with early morning classes.
Tired drivers may use conversations as a way to stay alert
If you spot a distracted driver, here's what to do
While driving down the interstate, you happen to glance over at the car next to you. The driver is looking down, staring at their cellphone and clearly typing out a text message.
The 3 best ways to prevent a car crash
If we lived in a world free of automobiles, we wouldn't have to worry about one of the leading causes of death in the world: car accidents. In fact, if all the drivers of the world were to adhere to the following three tips, we probably wouldn't have to worry about dying or getting catastrophically injured in an auto collision either.
What does an emergency room visit cost?
You get in a car accident and get rushed to the emergency room. On the way there, all you can think about is just how much this is going to cost. However, you're not sure of the specifics; you just know it's expensive. How much are you looking at?
Texting and driving creates dangerously slow drivers
Differences in speed on the highway can be very hazardous. We often think of speeding drivers who try to pass aggressively or start tailgating, and they are dangerous, but slow drivers also cause problems. They force others to pass, they cause traffic jams, and in the worst cases, they get involved in rear-end accidents.
What you must do to file a lost wages claim after an accident
There aren't many people in California – or throughout the United States, for that matter – who can afford to miss weeks of work. But that just might be the case if you are injured in a car accident.
Take care on California's roads this holiday season
Stay off the roadways if you've had a little too much holiday celebration.
Is reckless driving the same as careless driving?
A driver who is careless can absolutely cause an accident that puts you in the hospital. The same is true for a reckless driver. While these two are closely related and similar, there are a few key differences to keep in mind.
Tips to arrive safely at your California Thanksgiving destination
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and maybe you're planning a trip to visit Mom and Dad, or maybe Aunt Franny and Uncle George. If you're driving, you and your family won't be alone. Millions of people will hit the road this Thanksgiving, and you and all the other drivers undoubtedly will be eager to arrive at your destination for Thanksgiving dinner.
Californians: Get the help you need if you have post-crash PTSD
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a term we frequently hear associated with service in the military. But the fact is that people can suffer from PTSD from just one everyday incident, such as a car accident.
