The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has a report out that may interest those in California who own a vehicle with driver-assist technology. More than a few studies have shown that driver-assist systems, which take over functions like accelerating, braking and...
Year: 2020
Study finds annual rise in fatal crashes after spring DST
Drivers in California may feel drowsy after the spring switch to daylight saving time, in which case they should know just how dangerous this can be. A University of Colorado Boulder study found that every year across the U.S., there is a rise in fatal car crashes in...
Later start to school may enhance teen driver safety
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a study that has some interesting points to make about school start times and the safety of teen drivers. Parents in California know that teens tend to sleep long and late into the day due to a shift in biological...
Learn how to handle the insurance company
In California, the hassle of dealing with an insurance company after an accident adds a new level of strain for someone who is already shaken and possibly injured. They will need to negotiate with the insurance company that is trying to lowball their claim and keep...
Impaired driver causes fatal accident
California authorities say that a 34-year-old woman was impaired when she caused the fatal accident Oct. 3 on Highway 101. The woman was driving a Volkswagen Cabrio southbound on the northbound section of the highway when the collision occurred. Police say that the...
Some safety technologies may create false sense of security
Many people in New York are excited about automated technologies in cars because they show promise for a future without severe car accidents and the resulting injuries and fatalities. However, fully autonomous vehicles are not yet a reality, so the dangers posed by...
Distracted driving poses a threat, despite auto safety advances
Some people in California are excited about the potential of self-driving cars in the future. Fully autonomous vehicles may eliminate human error and negligence from driving altogether, significantly reducing the number of serious car accidents. While the potential...
What should I do after a cruise ship injury?
From the pristine shores of Alaska to the lush Hawaiian Islands, cruise ships offer a unique opportunity to see some of the most beautiful places in the world. Unfortunately, while more and more Americans are taking maritime excursions each year, cruise ship safety...
Why rain on a hot day can be a hazard for drivers
When heavy rain hits, most drivers know to slow down, particularly if it happens to be foggy and visibility is low. But there is another situation that can be quite dangerous for drivers, one many people do not realize: a rain shower on a hot day. It’s true. Here is...