Archives: May 2017

Everyone knows the dangers of texting and driving. We’ve all seen the PSAs on TV, the warnings online, and cautionary tales in the news. However, texting and driving is still claiming lives, and the number is only rising. Those who drive while sending or reading text messages are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car crash than other drivers, says Don’t Text and Drive.  A crash can happen within just three seconds after a driver becomes distracted. Taking your eyes off the road for just five seconds to send that text or post to Facebook is equivalent [...]

More than 39 million travelers will be on the road this Memorial Day, a national holiday that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s marked by barbecues and pool parties, beach trips and camping, signaling the unofficial start to summer. Many people choose to hit the road this weekend, and if you’re one of them, it’s important to stay safe. AAA says 39.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Memorial Day weekend -- one million more travelers than last year. This large spike in traffic numbers is [...]

If you are struck by a motorist who has no insurance, what can you do? Go after the defendant, who likely has no assets? Good luck collecting even if you win a judgment. Best advice: make sure you have uninsured motorist coverage on your car insurance and/or your bicycle insurance provider. If you don’t, you could face months or years of medical bills if your injury is serious and long-term. With hundreds of bicycle accidents occurring in Los Angeles alone each year, you can’t afford to head out on the roadways unprotected. You can’t always assume everyone who shares the [...]

May is National Bike Month, and May 18, 2017, is "Bike to Work Day." Since an increasing number of bicycle crashes occur around the Los Angeles area, it is vital to pay attention to safety and to dedicate our awareness to the individuals most at risk while riding on the road. Keep safe, everyone! Biker Safety With such crammed highways, it can be even more dangerous for bicyclists than motorists. To remain safe on the roads, it is vital to wear the proper equipment, including a helmet. When this gear is used, the likelihood of being fatally injured drops 37 [...]

Fatalities among bicyclists are on the rise. According to the NHTSA, 818  bicyclists were killed in collisions with motor vehicles in 2015 alone, up from 729 the year before. About 45,000 bicyclists were injured in general roadway collisions that year throughout the country. The statistics are even more grim in Southern California specifically. Between January and May 2016, the area experienced 40 bicycle fatalities, much more than the 21 fatalities it saw for that same time period in 2015, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The NHTSA keeps detailed records of what they call pedalcyclist accidents and deaths. These refer not [...]

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Los Angeles! We all know what a fun day this can be, especially when it falls on a Friday. And by all means, celebrate with friends and family. But be extra careful out there – because there’s bound to be a big number of people who aren’t being careful out there. Read through these safety tips to help prevent accidents and injuries tonight, and share these with everyone you know! 5 Quick Tips for Cinco de Mayo Safety: Get your group a designated driver. And let that designated driver know you appreciate them by picking up [...]