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,...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why are some reasons for motorcycle accidents?
Motorcyclists in California need to remain vigilant about their safety. Motorcycle accidents occur with alarming frequency, and some do end in fatalities. Safe riding helps reduce accidents, and it's useful to educate oneself about the common reasons that crashes...
Researchers gauge distracted driving motor vehicle accidents
The roads in California can be dangerous for many reasons. One of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents in recent years has been distracted driving. Recent research assessed distracted driving and found that it is a major factor in a substantial percentage...
Driver safety systems reduce accidents
When you are buying a vehicle in California, you are faced with a choice of whether to opt for advanced safety features. These can make your driving experience safer and reduce the chance that you are in a crash. However, they will add to the cost of a car and make it...
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...
It is possible to negotiate an insurance claim
California motorists often find themselves being shortchanged in an insurance settlement without even knowing it. This is because insurance companies have the upper hand in negotiating the agreements because they know more about the car and the claim than the...
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...
Pedestrian accidents may be on the rise in California
California, and Los Angeles County in particular, is not known for having the best drivers. In fact, California – together with four other states – made up 47% of the country’s pedestrian deaths in 2018, even though those five states comprised only 33% of 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...
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...