805-962-1930 Page 4 Car Accidents
Pedestrians, protect yourself from motor vehicle injury
Written by: Chad M. Prentice Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in California, with lawmakers and residents from Los Angeles to San Francisco calling for better measures to prevent serious and often fatal auto accidents involving citizens on foot. In fact, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reports 867 pedestrian fatalities in California car […]
Read MoreLethal accident results in second-degree murder charge
Written by: Jessica L. Phillips California roads and freeways are busy places and adding alcohol to a driving situation often ends in tragedy. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, traffic fatalities have increased steadily over the last few years. This is also true with accidents that involved a driver impaired by excessive amounts […]
Read MoreStudy shows opioid use makes fatal crashes more likely
Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Opioid use increases the likelihood of a fatal car crash, according to a recent study. The results, which have been published in JAMA Network Open, may be of interest to many in California since opioid use is on the rise. Though the opioid prescription rate per 100 people has gone […]
Read MoreDistracted driving a nationwide safety issue, says Root Insurance
Written by: Chad M. Prentice Distracted driving is a major issue in California and the rest of the U.S. with many drivers engaging in it even though they know it is wrong. According to a study from Root Insurance, 47% of drivers say distractions are a top concern for them, and 99% acknowledge phone use […]
Read MoreNissan braking systems may pose a danger to California drivers
Written by: Jessica L. Phillips Automatic emergency braking technology is usually a good safety feature to have on a car. However, this might not be the case for 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue models. At least 87 consumers have filed complaints of unintended braking, which can cause a car to stop suddenly and unexpectedly. Such occurrences could […]
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