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Why the Holiday Shopping Season Brings a Surge in Slip and Falls and Escalator Accidents The holidays bring packed parking lots, wet weather, and shopping centers overflowing with people rushing to finish their lists. But amid the lights and decorations, another reality often gets overlooked: the spike in slip and falls and escalator injuries across…

Despite Hands-Free Laws, Distraction Remains One of California’s Top Causes of Serious Accidents Distracted drivers using their phones are 240 percent more likely to cause a car accident, according to a recent study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), which urged public officials to do more to prevent distracted driving accidents. "This is an action…

Policyholders Are Urged To Keep Records and Track All Communications. California insurance officials are cracking down on three companies tied to Tesla’s auto insurance program, accusing them of putting profits ahead of policyholders. Regulators say the companies have repeatedly failed to handle claims properly. The state is ready to take serious action if things don’t…

A pedestrian struck at 20 mph has an 18% chance of severe injury. At 40 mph, that risk soars past 80%. What’s the right speed for traffic on a neighborhood street? The answer often depends on perspective. If you’re a driver cutting through on your way to work, you may feel compelled to move quickly.…

Speeding through work zones in California may soon come with a hefty price tag if workers are present. A new bill making its way through the California Assembly seeks to crack down on reckless driving in highway construction zones by installing automated speed cameras and issuing fines to violators. This legislation is known as Assembly…

What Drivers Across Northern California Need to Know Driving in California comes with more risks than many people realize. Distracted driving has long been one of the top causes of car accidents on roads in Walnut Creek, Antioch, Pittsburg, Benicia, and throughout the Bay Area. A recent ruling by a California appeals court has now…

Crash Rates Spike Among Teens From Memorial Day to Labor Day Summer has a way of luring us into a false sense of ease. The sun shines a little longer, the roads feel more inviting, and for teenagers, the open road calls louder than ever. But hidden beneath the freedom of these months is a…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month There’s something thrilling about the open road on two wheels: the wind in your face, the raw connection to the machine, the hyper-awareness of every vehicle around you. But for motorcyclists, that thrill comes with serious risks. A mistake from another driver isn’t just frustrating. It puts motorcyclists in…

Distracted driving significantly increases the risk of a crash and is one of the leading causes of car accidents. But despite the known dangers, many drivers still engage in distracting behaviors behind the wheel every day. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April with a Maximum Enforcement Period.…

Slip and fall incidents might seem like minor accidents at first glance, but they can result in life-altering head and brain injuries. Every year, countless individuals experience a slip or trip that leads not only to fractures or bruises but to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that change lives. With March being Brain Injury Awareness Month,…