Drowsy driving is one form of negligent behavior that drivers may not understand well, and as a result, its impact tends to be underestimated. But perhaps a drowsy driver operating a big rig crashed into you in California, leaving you with serious injuries. Drowsiness...
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Month: October 2020
Lawmakers ask Amazon to recall defective products
Democrats in the United States Congress requested Amazon to take a more active role in protecting consumers from potentially harmful products. The politicians would like to see the online marketplace recall and investigate products known to cause danger to past...
Be wary of fall driving hazards
While fall is a great time to take in a color tour, it can be a horrible season for driving conditions in Southern California. Many hazards could lead to an accident and liability claim. The shorter daylight hours and increased potential for foul weather are two of...
How is fault determined after a car accident?
When two people are involved in a car accident, it can be difficult to figure out who will pay for the damages. However, since California is an at-fault state, the driver who was at fault will have to compensate the other driver for their injuries. Usually, the...
Aggressive drivers cause many fatal wrecks
An angry driver can be a dangerous driver capable of killing others, whether done intentionally or not. Aggressive driving happens when a driver commits several traffic offenses in succession in order to endanger other people or property, according to the National...
Motor vehicle crash deaths go down 2% in 2019
According to estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC), 38,800 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2019, which was 2% fewer than in 2018 and 4% fewer than in 2017. In addition, 4.4. million people had to go to the hospital after a car crash. This,...
Child crash dummy available for testing
A new crash dummy employed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tests the impact of side-impact crashes in a way that no crash dummy has done before. The crash dummy appears in the likeness of a 3-year-old child. It is referred to by crash testers at...