A California man who was involved in a fatal car accident on the night of June 15 has been charged with felony driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. Initial reports do not indicate what led California Highway Patrol officers to determine that the...
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Car Accidents
Driver safety may be more compromised on rural roads
The country roads in California may not have as much traffic as the urban roads, but that doesn't necessarily make them safer. Rural roads have narrower lanes and shoulders, which means passing vehicles can be a dangerous maneuver. Poor lighting makes it hard to drive...
Determining fault in a car accident claim
In the wake of a car accident in California, one side may be able to file a claim against the other. It all depends on the degree to which each side was at fault. There are roughly two ways of going about determining fault in a crash: by proving that a motor vehicle...
Women more likely to be injured in new vehicles
If you were involved in a car crash in California and suffered serious injuries, then you may have the opportunity to seek compensation. Perhaps you were driving a newer vehicle and wondering why it did not reduce the risk for injury. A study published in the journal...
Drivers and passengers can both affect road safety
Driving is a way of life for most people in the United States. Just about everyone has to get to work, get to school, get to their friends; and the best way to get there is usually in a car. Even if you are not a driver, you most likely carpool or receive rides from...
4-car wreck with DUI arrests takes 1 life
A woman from California passed away in an accident that closed down all of the westbound lanes on SR-78. Reports indicate that four different vehicles were involved in the wreck.The crash happened very early in the morning on Sunday, August 5; it was right around 2:15...
Weekends show serious increase in car accident risk
If you want to avoid being involved in a serious car accident, your best course of action may simply be staying off of the roads on the weekends. Judging by the total amount of fatal car accidents per day, the weekends have the highest level of risk by a fair...
Driving angry is dangerous…and expensive
California is home to many wonderful things. The wonders of our state, both natural and man-made, make California a leading vacation destination. Another mark in our favor is a reputation for laid-back attitudes and a willingness to embrace the joys life has to offer....
It’s high season for inattentive driving
Distracted driving is trending in the wrong direction for safety advocates. Efforts to curb distraction have proven ineffective all across the country. While inattentive drivers are always a problem, they are worse during the summer months according to a recent...
Semi-autonomous Tesla sped up before crash
While not a self-driving car, the Tesla Model X does have a semi-autonomous mode that assists drivers.One of these electric cars crashed while using this mode in California. The Model X smashed into a barrier on the highway. Now, the investigation has shown that the...
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