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HLDI study reveals that larger vehicles are safer

Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Car buyers in California and around the country who are concerned about safety are often drawn to vehicles with sophisticated crash avoidance systems and multiple airbags, but a study from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggests that they may be wiser to choose full-sized pickup trucks or luxury SUVs. The […]

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2018 Maho & Prentice Scholarship Recipient Announced

Written by: Chad M. Prentice We are proud to announce the 2018 Maho and Prentice scholarship recipient, Dylan Street. We are proud to announce our 2018 Maho and Prentice scholarship recipient-Dylan Street.  Dylan graduated from Bishop Diego High School in Santa Barbara and will be attending Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. We are proud of Dylan for is […]

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Pedestrians at risk from distracted driving

Written by: Jessica L. Phillips Taking a walk in California can become unexpectedly dangerous when a negligent or distracted driver causes a severe crash. There has been a rise in the number of pedestrian deaths in fatal motor vehicle accidents, and some experts note that an increase in distracted driving may be a major cause […]

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GHSA studies effect of drugs on fatal car crash rates

Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Drugged driving is becoming more prevalent in California and the rest of the U.S. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association studied the fatal car crash data for 2016 and found that 44 percent of fatally injured drivers who were tested for drugs came up positive; this is […]

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Steps to take immediately following an accident

Written by: Chad M. Prentice Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye with little time to think. Most people are in a situation they’ve never been in before, so fear, confusion, anger and pain are emotions that drivers and passengers can feel in the aftermath. A person’s actions immediately after an accident can […]

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