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Crash prevention systems do make a difference on accident rates
February 24, 2016 | Car Accidents,Our Blog
Crash prevention technology really works, according to one study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Rear-end accidents were reduced by around 40 percent with automatic braking technology while forward collision warning systems helped stop 23 percent of such accidents. California residents may be interested in how these figures were derived. The IIHS gathered data… read more
Self-driving cars and federal regulations
February 19, 2016 | Car Accidents,Our Blog
As the development of self-driving vehicles continues, one concern that has been brought up is who or what can be considered a driver. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in a letter to California-based Google, has addressed this issue by declaring that the software that controls the company’s self-driving cars can be considered a driver… read more
Statistics show a rise in the number of traffic fatalities
February 17, 2016 | Car Accidents,Our Blog
California residents who are concerned about safety on the nation’s roadways may be interested in knowing about a report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on that topic. According to the NHTSA, the estimated number of traffic deaths in the U.S. recorded during the first nine months of 2015 suggest that the number… read more
Fatal California pedestrian accident launches investigation
February 10, 2016 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents,Our Blog
A fatal accident in Escondido, California, left one pedestrian dead. The pedestrian was an 18-year-old resident of Escondido, and despite attempts made to save his life, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 8:50 p.m. on Feb. 6. According to an Escondido police lieutenant, the… read more
California trucking accidents and defense strategies
February 1, 2016 | Our Blog,truck accidents
California residents may be interested in the various aspects of the defense for a truck driving accident. There are numerous questions that occur to a truck driver the moment after an accident, including concerns about the damage to the truck and the professional ramifications of the accident. It is crucial for attorneys to develop a… read more