An Estimated 143,000 People Were Injured in Red Light-Running Crashes in 2019 It may not seem like a big deal, but the consequences can be significant when a driver runs a red light. Drivers running red lights and causing traffic...
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Pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents are entirely preventable. Despite the preventable nature of these accidents, the number of pedestrian deaths that happen each year across the United States has seen an uptick since 2009. Pedestrian deaths across the country have...
Table of Contents Overview One of the most convenient automobiles available in the United States is the 15-passenger van. These vehicles are popular due to their ability to carry large groups of people from one place to another. A company...
Table of Contents The majority of drivers attempt to avoid traffic collisions with commercial trucks. Accidents involving large commercial trucks are likely to cause serious bodily injury or death. Severe property damage is also likely if you are struck by...
We all live in a technologically progressive world. Technology has made our lives easier and better in many ways. Monitoring the ways that tech evolves and making changes to it improves its utility for those who use the technology. Continued...
Table of Contents If Los Angeles residents and Vision Zero critics could grade the Vision Zero initiative right now, they’d likely give it much, if any, more than a zero. While admirable, this initiative annually fails to meet or even...
Both bodily injuries and personal injuries seem similar, but they represent different types of harm. Both bodily injuries and personal injuries can alter the life of the victim for a short period or leave permanent effects. However, there are specifics...
After an accident, knowing who is responsible for paying the bill for your property damages is one of the most important problems to solve, second only to ensuring that everyone is safe and their injuries are treated. But knowing the...
Each year, the California Office of Traffic Safety releases a highway safety plan. The highway safety plan released by the state serves as an application for federal funds that will be applied to increase traffic safety in the state. In...
Each year, the California Office of Traffic Safety compiles a report about the office’s actions to reduce the risk of accidents on California roads. The annual report submitted by the California Office of Traffic Safety is available to the public...
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have heavily relied on food delivery services to eat the foods they enjoy from the restaurants they love. Even before the pandemic, we relied on services like DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Instacart, and...
In 2020, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) conducted its yearly survey, allowing drivers to voice safety concerns. 2,867 eligible respondents completed the survey, an increase from the 1,298 participants that completed the 2019 survey. Because of the COVID-19...
Prynsess Brazzle Commemorated With a Rainbow Halo Prynsess Brazzle was a 22-year-old woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Pacific and Rose Avenues on August 22, 2021. Prynsess was a Georgia native who went to...
The Olympics are exciting. The games are a show of the best there is in sport. We watch the Olympic games to see the absolute majesty of the athletes that compete at that level. There are risks that Olympic athletes...
In recent years, driving behavior on the roads has actually worsened, according to statistics. Speeding, reckless driving, and car accident rates spiked, even during the initial phase of the pandemic when fewer people were on the road. It is uncertain...
Table of Contents Women who progress in their pregnancies may wonder if they need to restrict their driving to ensure the safety of their offspring. Most pregnant women do not need to curtail their driving during the course of their...
Technology is constantly evolving. Often, advances in technology make us safer. As traffic increases year after year, the roads must be made safer. One technological advancement that keeps drivers safe is a front-crash prevention system. The system uses cameras, radar,...
Unfortunately, you were in a car crash that left your vehicle damaged and in need of repair. Now, you must rack your mind about the next steps and how to get your vehicle safely back on the road. So, what...
Distracted driving may sound like empty words, but for millions of families and loved ones across the country each year, the words “distracted driving” become synonymous with losing someone they cared for deeply. That is David Teater’s story. David Teater...
Drivers face many potential dangers each time they share the road with other drivers. A reality of sharing the road with others is that some drivers do not follow the rules of the road, like following the speed limit, obeying...
Premises liability cases may involve many different types of accidents, including slip-and-fall incidents. Owners and occupiers of land have a duty to protect visitors and residents from unreasonably dangerous conditions. Many individuals who suffer injuries during premises liability accidents do...
If an individual loses their life due to another party’s negligent actions, the surviving family members and the surviving spouse may file a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death lawsuits attempt to obtain financial compensation for the survivors. The damages often...
Are Trucking Collisions Often Caused By Compact Cars? No driver or passenger wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Yet automobile collisions occur every day throughout the United States. Although drivers understand the laws regulating motor vehicles and...
Loved ones experience profound grief when a cherished family member dies. In some circumstances, the accident that caused the decedent’s death may have arisen due to another party’s negligent behavior or intentionally harmful acts, and the surviving family members want...
Will a Motor Vehicle Accident Stay on My Insurance Record Forever in California? If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you might want to know how long the record of the accident will affect your automobile insurance policy....
Motor vehicle accidents caused by intoxicated drivers account for $44 billion in costs each year in the United States. A trusted DUI victim attorney understands how difficult it can be to recover from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. Suppose...
Accidents involving disabled vehicles have increased the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States. If you have suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident involving a disabled vehicle, contact a reputable law firm today to schedule a free...
What Causes an Accident and What Happens Next? Car accidents can be caused by many factors, but they usually fall into two main categories- driver error and vehicle defect. Getting results for our clients is what we do at our...
The Types of Brain Injuries Caused By Automobile Accidents Motor vehicle accidents may cause serious bodily injury or death. Many victims who survive motor vehicle accidents suffer temporary or permanent disabilities. Every automobile accident is unique, and no two collisions...
Table of Contents Guidelines for Driving in Winter From the California Department Of Transportation The Value in Preparing to Drive in Winter Conditions Anyone driving across mountainous terrain during the winter season is advised by Caltrans to have everything you...
