Media outlets in California have reported that one person was killed and two others suffered serious injuries during the early afternoon hours of July 21 when a driver in San Diego crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. The accident took place...
Year: 2020
What to do if you sustain an injury on someone else’s property
If you are a guest, customer, invitee or even a trespasser, you may hurt yourself on someone else’s property. California law may allow you to pursue financial compensation for your injury from the property owner. To boost your chances of receiving the funds you need...
ADAS, its safety benefits and its drawbacks
California residents may be wondering about the pros and cons of crash avoidance technology. More new vehicles are coming with advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, and the global market for it is said to grow from $27 billion in 2020 to $83 billion by 2030...
Filing a premises liability claim against the government
California residents may be aware that if they are injured on another's property through no fault of their own, they may hold the property owner responsible. It depends on what the owner's duty of care was to the victims and how the owner breached that duty. These are...
More hard braking can indicate more frequent car collisions
Hard braking is almost always a sign that a driver or the driver in front of them is being aggressive and, in general, unsafe. Hard-braking events can act as an indicator of a high rate of car collisions in California and across the U.S. The auto insurance company...
During 100 deadliest days, teen driver safety is a top priority
Parents and teens alike in California should understand just how crucial it is to be a safe driver, especially in the summer. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the nation experiences the "100 deadliest days," during which there's a rise in fatalities linked with...
Why rural roads are more dangerous than they seem
While many California roads are highways and city streets, the state also has its share of rural roads. Contrary to the perception of many drivers, these roadways require extra caution as opposed to less. The remote location of these roads adds extra challenges that...
There’s no summer vacation for driving safely
Summertime falls within what the American Automobile Association refers to as the “100 Deadliest Days” for driving. Beginning with Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day, AAA's data shows an increased risk of fatal car accidents. Teenagers reflect the greatest at-risk...
Why eating and driving is dangerous
It isn't unheard of for a person to consume chocolate, soup or coffee while driving to work or home from school. However, eating or drinking while driving on a California highway may increase a person's risk of getting into an accident. This is because doing so can...
Judge denies wrongful death lawsuit motion to dismiss
California residents may recall a 2017 murder case involving a man who shot and killed four people with a rifle after luring them to a Pennsylvania farm. The families of the four victims have filed lawsuits against the man’s parents that accuse them of not taking...