Orange County CA Wrongful Death Law Blog

The days are shorter and the nights are longer during this time of year. This means that at least your evening commute happens in the dark. You may already know that driving at night increases the risk of an accident.

More of the road remains unseen at night, and headlights and streetlights could make the problem worse. Your eyes may not adjust fast enough from light to dark. For this reason, you adjust your driving habits to make sure that you reach your destination safely.

US Highway 101, commonly known as the Pacific Coast Highway, is one of the relatively few freeways in the country that can rightly be called a popular tourist destination. Heading through coastal Southern California up all the way to border and beyond, the highway includes beautiful ocean views and scenic mountain passes.

Perhaps because it is so crowded, it is also the location of many very serious car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents. Many people share the Pacific Coast Highway, including motorcyclists, drivers of large commercial trucks and buses, bicyclists, hikers and, of course, drivers of private motor vehicles. Any one of these groups can be the victim of, or responsible for, a serious accident on the Pacific Coast Highway.

As California readers know, cycling can be risky. Any time a bike and a moving vehicle are in close proximity of each other, it can significantly increase the chance of an accident. Many drivers do not know how to safely share the road, and people on bikes are especially vulnerable to injuries when involved in accidents.

Statistics regarding cycling on California roads are sobering. Interestingly, statistics also indicate that men are more likely to be injured in bike accidents than women. This could be because more males ride bikes than women do, or it may be because men are more likely to go on roads that can be more dangerous to people on bikes.

Being involved in a car accident is understandably a frightening experience. When you have your children in the car at the time, you may feel even more panicked and afraid due to concern that they have suffered serious injuries. Unfortunately, even the smallest child is not immune to injuries, especially in car crashes.

If you are involved in a car accident with your children, determining whether any injuries have occurred is vital. If you do not receive an injury and are able to move without harm, you should call emergency services to the scene. Emergency medical personnel can help any of your children who may have suffered serious injuries and take them to the appropriate medical facility.