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New crash test dummies take obesity into account
November 15, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog
We know a lot about car accidents thanks to ongoing statistics that are collected nationwide. It’s safe to say that the main reason behind all the number crunching is safety. Automakers and government agencies want to know the who, what, where, when and why of car crashes. This information often leads to changes which then… read more
Girl dies in California car accident
November 14, 2014 | Car accident,compensation,Our Blog
The loss of a child to a car accident is one of most traumatic experiences a family can encounter. The family members of a young California girl recently killed in an accident are likely experiencing grief, as well as anger, over their loss. In addition, it is likely that they are seeking justice. Obtaining justice for… read more
Truckers go to dangerous measures to combat fatigue
November 14, 2014 | Our Blog,truck accidents
Any driver who is drowsy behind the wheel can pose a threat to other motorists. A fatigued driver can have impaired reflexes and decision-making capabilities, and they may doze off and crash into other people or vehicles. Now put a drowsy driver behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle and that threat is multiplied considerably…. read more
Who pays for vehicle damages after a car accident?
November 12, 2014 | Car Accidents,Our Blog
Being involved in a car accident is one of the most stressful things a person can go through, and it’s something that happens all day every day in the state of California. Not only you have to worry about any injuries you may have sustained, you also have to worry about the damage to your… read more
Some accidents are result of negligent road design
November 11, 2014 | Car Accidents,Our Blog
Car accidents occur for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes they happen because of a distracted driver or an impaired driver. Other times they happen because of the weather conditions or an animal running out into the road. In most car accident cases, there is at least one driver who is responsible for the crash,… read more
How to put a stop to distracted driving
November 10, 2014 | Car Accidents,Our Blog
Even though many states, including California, have adopted laws that forbid people from texting and/or using their cellphones while driving, they don’t appear to be doing much to help the problem of distracted driving, an epidemic that kills more than nine people per day on average in the United States. In fact, research from the… read more
What to do after a fatal bicycle accident
November 5, 2014 | Bike Accidents,Our Blog
In our last two posts, we have been discussing a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) that revealed an alarming increase in bicycle fatalities over the past few years, particularly in the state of California. As we reported, most fatal bicycle accidents occur in either California or Florida and involve adult males…. read more
Car accident results in deaths of 3 teenage girls
November 4, 2014 | Car accident,Our Blog
Three teenagers were hit by a vehicle in California recently while engaging in trick-or-treating activities. Sadly, all three died. The accident took place on Halloween night, and police searched for the passenger and driver of the vehicle, who allegedly fled the car accident scene. According to police, witnesses reported that the three girls wore dark clothes… read more
What can California do to stop bicycle accidents?
November 4, 2014 | Bike Accidents,Our Blog
In our last post, we discussed new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) revealing that bicycle fatalities are on the rise throughout the United States. Today we are going to discuss the data from the report affecting California, specifically, and the GHSA’s recommendations to reduce bicycle fatalities. The Los Angeles Times reported last… read more
Bicycle fatalities a mounting problem for urban adults
November 3, 2014 | Bike Accidents,Our Blog
As gas prices are getting higher and people are becoming more conscious about their health and their eco-footprints, a greater number of California residents are depending on bicycles instead of cars to get them to and from work. In fact, data from the 2013 Census Bureau shows that the number of bicycling commuters has increased by… read more