More Than 1/4th of Traffic Fatalities in 2019 Were Speed-Related

Table of Contents Speed Kills Approximately twenty-six percent of all car accident fatalities happened during accidents involving speeding drivers in 2019. Slightly more than 9,000 individuals died in car accidents involving speeding drivers in 2019. Drivers who speed are less...

Difference Between an Acquired Brain Injury and a Traumatic Brain Injury

The Brain: How It Works The human brain is an incredibly complex organ. It is responsible for so much of what makes us human, and yet it physically comprises a mere two percent of the human body’s weight. The human...

Lane Departure Warning – Blind Spot Detection Help Drivers Avoid Trouble

Table of Contents The use of a lane departure warning system may prevent the number of traffic collisions in the United States, as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The lane departure warning technology was created to reduce...

How Airbags Are One of the Most Important Safety Innovations of Recent Decades

Table of Contents Several safety innovations developed over the last fifty years have saved lives and reduced the rate of car accidents. One safety innovation that has had a profound impact on automobile safety is the airbag. During a car...

Nearly Half of the People Who Died in Car Crashes Weren’t Wearing Seatbelts

Table of Contents Safety belts prevented approximately 15,000 deaths in 2017. Shoulder belts and lap belts lower the number of total fatal injuries by approximately sixty percent for drivers and passengers in SUVs, trucks, and vans. Fatal injuries are reduced...

Red Light Running Happens Frequently and is Often Deadly

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...

Pedestrian Deaths Have Increased 51% Since 2009

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...

A Guide to Minimizing Risks of an Accident When Driving In or Around a 15-Passenger Van

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...

I Was Hit By a Commercial Truck. What Should I Do?

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...

The Evolution of Automated Safety Technology for Vehicles

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...

With Traffic Fatalities Rising, Is Vision Zero a Failure?

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...

What’s the Difference Between Bodily Injury and Personal Injury?

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, Who Pays the Body Shop for Repairing My Car?

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...

Outlining The California OTS’ 2021 Highway Safety Plan

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...

Highlights From The California OTS 2020 Annual Report

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...

What Should You Do After an Accident with a DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub or other Food App Delivery Driver?

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...

California Traffic Safety Survey: 2020 vs 2019 Comparison

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 By LADOT with a Rainbow Halo

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 Real Dangers of Winter Olympic Sports and Its Riskiest Games

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...

The Most Dangerous Cities For Pedestrians

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...

Should I Stop Driving When Pregnant?

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...

Front Crash Prevention Slashes Rear-End Crashes

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,...

Can I Choose Which Body Shop Repairs My Car After An Accident?

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...

Limiting the Use of Cell Phones in Company-Owned Vehicles

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...

Red Light Running Deaths Hit an All-Time High

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...

How Much is the Average Slip and Fall Settlement?

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...

What Damages Are Available In Wrongful Death Case?

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...

How Many Trucking Accidents Are Caused by Cars?

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...

How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?

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...

How Long Will a Car Accident Stay On My Insurance Record in California?

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....

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