Amazon Drivers Are Injured Far More Often Than Amazon Warehouse Workers

The statistics show that injuries are common among Amazon employees. In particular, Warehouses have received attention for having dangerous working conditions and high hourly quotas. These issues have led to an injury rate that far surpasses other warehouses and retailers....

What Happens After a Dog Bite is Reported?

Dog bites are a serious issue in California. In fact, out of all 50 states, California has seen the most deaths in recent years. Many of these attacks occurred in Southern California, specifically in San Diego. The San Diego County...

A Quick Guide to Finding the Best Attorney for Your Car Crash

When you are looking for a car crash attorney, you need someone going to be a good fit. The right car crash attorney is someone with experience and the resources to help you win the compensation you deserve. A car...

Is It Safe to Buy a Car That Has Been in an Accident?

Though you can get a good deal on a car with an accident history, it is not always a good idea to do so. Accidents can leave a car with lasting damage that cannot be seen. Even after cosmetic repairs...

Improving Road Safety Through The Caltrans SHOPP Program

What Is the California DOT’s SHOPP Program and How Is It Helping to Improve Road Safety? Road conditions have long been known to contribute to accident rates. Whether a road is designed poorly, or subjected to harsh weather, or simply...

How Are Cyclists Responsible for Road Accidents?

It is impossible to answer how cyclists are responsible for road accidents, as data on how much negligence and responsibility is not typically published. There are many mistakes a cyclist can make in an accident with a car that could...

Arash Law Wins “Attorney’s Fees” for Discovery Violations

When an insurance company refuses to make a fair settlement offer, you can be forced to file a lawsuit and litigate your case all the way to trial. Sometimes this process goes smoothly. Other times, the insurance company refuses to...

California’s Highway Safety Plan for Tackling Impaired Drivers in 2022

Table of Contents California is committed to reducing roadway deaths caused by impaired drivers. The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) recently released the state’s comprehensive plan for reducing impaired driving in the Golden State in 2022. There are many key...

Adaptive Cruise Control Spurs Drivers to Speed

Cruise control is a convenient feature that has made it easier for drivers to go long distances. Unfortunately, research has found that this feature also makes it easier for drivers to speed, especially when the system is adaptive. Adaptive cruise...

When and Where Do Most Accidents Take Place?

Most accidents take place in the evenings and on the weekends. There is also an increase in fatalities, particularly drinking and driving fatalities, over the holidays. In 2019, drunk driving deaths increased by 129 percent, and 62 percent of drunk-driving...

What is the Arash Law Blog?

We Educate Injury Victims in Order to Empower Them At Arash Law, we believe in protecting the legal rights of injury victims, meaning that we fight hard during settlement negotiations – and in court, if necessary. But it also means...

Research Shows That Antilock Brakes Save Lives in Motorcycle Accidents

Table of Contents For years, accident researchers have known that motorcycles are simply more dangerous than cars. Motorcycles offer none of the vital protections that are built into car designs. Without a steel frame, airbags, seat belts, and other safety...

A Resident’s Guide to Creating Safer Walking and Biking Communities

Creating Safer Domains for Pedestrians and Bicyclists We have, as a society, recently come to have a greater appreciation for communities where we can walk or bike to the places we want or need to be. In doing so, we...

At What Stage Should a Pregnant Woman Stop Driving?

When In My Pregnancy Should I Stop Driving? For most pregnant women, the biggest concern in their lives is protecting the health of their unborn child. It is important to know when it is safe to drive during pregnancy. It...

New Studies Show Car Crash Rates Jump in Wake of Marijuana Legalization

In recent years, many states have relaxed marijuana regulations to allow for it to be used recreationally, including California. Whatever your political position about marijuana, it is a fact that marijuana impairs the ability to drive safely. Its legalization means...

The Effect of Airbags on Facial Trauma in Traffic Collisions

Airbags are an important part of a vehicle’s safety system. Every year, lives are saved because of this crucial technology, and millions of dollars are saved on preventable injuries. Research shows that facial trauma in a car accident is far...

A Deep-Look at the 2021 WHO Global Status-Report on Road Safety and Traffic Injuries

WHO on Traffic Deaths 2021 The World Health Organization (WHO) – despite two years of concentration on a worldwide pandemic – has continued to focus on its traditional interests in other significant risks to human health around the world. Of...

Amazon’s Epidemic of Workplace Injuries

Amazon Has a Workplace Injury Epidemic Amazon is a major employer in California. At warehouses throughout the state, workers race the clock to fill hourly quotas, and this pace has been proven to lead to injuries. Workers who are injured...

Are You Liable If Somebody Gets Hurt While Working On Your Property?

Many homeowners believe that they cannot be held responsible for injuries suffered by contractors working on their property. In California, if someone gets injured while working on your property, you can be held liable for their injuries and damages. Depending...

Using A Cellphone While Driving Definitely Increases Crash Risk

If you’re not sure that using a cell phone while driving increases crash risk in California, the statistics might surprise you. While not all studies have found that talking on a cell phone increases the risk of being involved in...

Can Trucks Drive In The Left (Fast) Lane?

If you have ever seen a truck traveling in the left lane of a freeway in California, you probably wondered, “Can trucks drive in the left lane?” There are many misconceptions surrounding the topic of 18-wheelers and other trucks traveling...

More Than 5,800 U.S. Mail Carriers Were Attacked by Dogs in 2020

Nearly 6,000 employees of the United States Postal Service (USPS) were attacked by dogs in 2020 alone. The disturbing statistics were announced by the USPS ahead of National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which runs from June 12 to June 18....

Did Car Accidents Decrease During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Table of Contents There is both a yes, and no answer to the question did car accidents decrease during the Covid-19 epidemic. In many areas across the country, there were fewer car accidents. However, the rates at which cars crashed...

What Are The Safest Vehicles for Teens to Drive? — (2021 Edition)

New Consumer Report Reveals Safest Vehicles for Teen Drivers Approximately 13.2 million teen drivers are on the roads every year, making up approximately 6.4 percent of drivers on the road. When it comes to teen drivers, the world takes a...

Riding a Motorcycle Is Inherently Riskier Than Driving a Car

The statistics are grim. Riding a motorcycle is inherently riskier than driving a car. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that in 2019 there were 5,014 motorcycle riders killed in a crash. That was double the number from 1997. In...

Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2020 Preliminary Data

Preliminary Data Of all traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents are most likely to be fatal. There are many reasons why this is the case. Ultimately, it is important for injured pedestrians and their loved ones to hold drivers accountable for the...

The Frequency And Cost Of Pedestrian Fatalities Involving Disabled Vehicles On California Highways

It is not uncommon for a traffic accident to lead to a second accident. Other drivers are often trying to see the wreck instead of paying attention to the road. Disabled vehicles can also lead to accidents if other drivers...

What Should I Do If I Am Injured on Someone Else’s Property?

It is important to know what to do after any type of accident. Not only could you have injuries that require immediate medical attention, but you also have legal rights that need to be protected. It is important to know...

How to Find Out If Someone Has Car Insurance

In California, all motorists are legally required to carry at least the minimum car insurance coverage. Minimum requirements for auto insurance in California include $15,000 in injury coverage per person, $30,000 in bodily injury coverage per crash, and $5,000 in...

What Is the Likelihood of a Car Accident Per Mile Driven?

For many years, researchers have kept track of accident data by monitoring the number of accidents per mile driven. This statistic is an important data point for California drivers. Because accidents tend to increase any time there is more travel,...

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