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Safety tips for your teen driver
Written by: Chad M. Prentice Teens are at increased risk for involvement in a serious auto accident compared to other age groups, whether they are behind the wheel or riding alongside a friend. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that more than half of adolescents will experience a car crash before high school graduation. […]
Read MoreWhat happens if an uninsured driver causes my injury?
Written by: Chad M. Prentice California law requires every driver to carry auto liability insurance to prove financial responsibility of the vehicles they own. This is vital for a motorist to have if he or she causes injury to someone else or damage to property. Unfortunately, not every driver follows this law. This is why […]
Read MorePedestrians, 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
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 of alcohol. Law enforcement officers […]
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 […]
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