Pedestrian deaths on the rise

Written by: Chad M. Prentice One of the worst areas in the country for pedestrians is in California. Overall, Bakersfield was ranked as the seventh most dangerous city in the nation regarding pedestrian fatalities. However, it is one of just two of the 10 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians located outside of Florida. Overall, […]

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Drowsy ridesharing drivers a growing problem

Written by: Jessica L. Phillips Drivers in California should be aware of the danger of drowsiness on the road. While it affects anyone who decides to go out on the road after an extended period of wakefulness, it’s becoming especially common among ridesharing drivers. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that the ridesharing industry […]

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Study finds seat belt use reduces severity of liver injuries

Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Motor vehicle accidents result in approximately 2 million emergency room visits every year in California and across the U.S. Many accident victims sustain blunt abdominal trauma, and the liver and spleen are the two organs that are most commonly injured. If the spleen suffers from severe bleeding, it can be […]

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Car accidents: reason number eight in the world for loss of life

Written by: Chad M. Prentice According to Michael Bloomberg, a global ambassador for the World Health Organization, safety issues on the roadways of the entire world need more attention than the subject currently receives. Road safety is not just a problem in highly populated locations such as California; it happens everywhere. In 2016, an all-time […]

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Study finds automatic emergency braking systems work well

Written by: Jessica L. Phillips California drivers who have vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems are much less likely to strike another vehicle from behind, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study focused on General Motors vehicles, but other studies have focused on Volvos and […]

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