collision

The terrible imbalance of power on our highways

Nothing gives a driver the chills like the shadow of a large commercial vehicle blocking out the sun. You know your chances of surviving a truck-altercation are slim. Here are the statistics Nearly five percent of all highway vehicles are commercial in nature. While you in your car are carefully transporting people, these are other… read more

Thoughts on deer-car collisions

The 2016 deer hunting season in California comes to an end November 16. It’s a good opportunity to ponder the relationship between deer, motor vehicles and personal injury law. Deer hunting season coincides with deer mating season One reason that deer-automobile collisions increase is that autumn coincides with the animals’ mating season. Deer take chances… read more

Which car makes and models have the highest fatality rates?

Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety lists which vehicles were involved in the most fatal crashes. Before reading you should know several things: Cars are actually safer today than ever. It’s not always the car’s fault – by design or performance — that the accident proves fatal. These numbers reflect fatalities from years… read more