T-bone accidents can be uniquely traumatizing events. While it is certainly jarring to be involved in a rear-end accident, there is something mentally and emotionally different about being broadsided or about broadsiding someone else. It is relatively rare that a rear-end accident is catastrophic. By contrast, T-bone accidents are rarely minor in the scope of damage they inflict.
An AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report says that road debris causes 200,000 accidents, 39,000 injuries, and 500 deaths every four years in the U.S. Debris falling from vehicles causes two-thirds of these accidents, whereas debris that is already taking up space on the road causes the remainder.
In California, it is illegal to wear Bluetooth headphones in both ears while driving. The California Vehicle Code states that an individual operating a motor vehicle or bicycle may not have both ears covered by a headset, earplugs, or earphones unless an explicit exception to this rule applies.
Approaching virtually any task in a “DIY” manner is commendable. Whether you fix a leaky roof on your own or sew your daughter’s prom dress by hand, investing your time and energy into a task rather than delegating it can be a commendable course of action. However, there are tasks that you should simply not DIY.
California mandates that people put young children in car seats or booster seats for their safety. But what happens if you follow the rules, but the seat fails you in an accident?
Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for children under 13. If you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, not following child passenger safety laws puts your child passengers at risk of injury or death in an accident- and you could even face criminal charges.
