Fatal motor vehicle accidents are on the rise in California, and Saturday happens to be the deadliest day to travel. A study by Avvo, a legal review and referral website, further shows that Tuesday is the least-deadly day for motor vehicle accidents. Additionally,...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Teen drivers at risk for fatal crash during 100 deadliest days
If you were injured in a car crash in Pasadena, California, and the case appears to be a complicated one, then you may want to learn as much as you can about personal injury law. It could be that the other driver, the negligent one, was a teen. For every mile...
Fatal California accident blamed on drunk driver
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...
GHSA’s 2019 report notes yet another rise in pedestrian deaths
As someone injured in a pedestrian accident in Pasadena, California, you can be said to be more fortunate than others who have died in similar incidents. The reality is that pedestrian fatalities have gone up at an alarming rate every year since 2009. A preliminary...
Both drivers killed in fiery crash on 105 Freeway
Collisions involving commercial trucks can shut down Southern California freeways for hours on end. Many of us have been stranded on the road in the aftermath of one of these crashes. The real victims, of course, are usually those in the vehicles that collided.Last...
What do the deadliest cars have in common?
When you walk onto a car lot to buy a new vehicle, the salespeople typically do not talk about the risks you face in each specific make and model. Most of the new cars you can choose from probably have advanced safety features and good crash test ratings.It's not that...
When are deadly DUI accidents most likely?
You know there are a lot of drunk driving accidents that result in fatalities every day. Maybe you have seen the statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which indicate that there are roughly 22 deadly DUI accidents daily.It's a...
Summer holidays are coming. You need to know the risks
As spring hits full swing, many people are looking forward to the summer months. There is a carefree, relaxed attitude to the summer, in part because it contains numerous holidays that give adults and children alike the chance to put responsibilities on hold and enjoy...
Report: Most street racing deaths don’t involve the driver
Street racing has become very popular in California. Some officials point to the rise of movies that popularize these races, like the "Fast and the Furious" franchise, while others blame news stations for putting police chases on TV.No matter the reason, it's a very...
The cost of fatal vehicle crashes in California
Living in the state of California means that you have to deal with an incredible amount of traffic. The highways are almost always backed up with travel times causing commuters many headaches. With so many vehicles on the roads, it isn't surprising that there are...