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October 13, 2024
More than 10.6 million vehicles are manufactured in the United States each year, and almost all of them are equipped with driver and passenger air bags. Air bags are meant to be safety features that save lives during a crash, but they can also be deadly devices themselves if they malfunction and explode accidentally, sending […]
October 12, 2024
Severe fatigue among commercial vehicle drivers is becoming a grave concern in California. In the blink of an eye, an 80,000-pound big rig or a bus loaded with passengers can turn into a deadly crash when the driver falls asleep or loses focus due to fatigue. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 10% […]
October 12, 2024
Only a handful of new vehicles meet the enhanced IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) safety requirements, earning a rating of Top Safety Pick+ in 2023. Many other new cars, trucks and SUVs were unable to meet the more stringent IIHS safety standards. New, tougher crash tests mean fewer vehicles were chosen for awards in […]
October 12, 2024
There can be a few ways in which damages are covered in a hit-and-run accident in California, depending on whether the at-fault driver who flees the scene can be found. If the at-fault driver is located and has car insurance, then damages can be covered by the other driver’s insurance company. If the fleeing driver […]
October 12, 2024
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for more than eight million hospital emergency room visits each year and, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than two million fall injuries annually. Safety experts have identified a number of important factors that lead to […]
October 11, 2024
Despite the wealth of evidence showing how dangerous impaired driving is, it remains a major threat on California roads. Drivers who get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, cannabis, and other intoxicants place themselves and everyone else at risk. However, technological advancements over the last number of years have given drivers a means of managing […]
October 11, 2024
The characteristics of a roadway certainly make a difference when it comes to the likelihood of a car accident. Consider how many rollovers take place on the Ortega Highway (SR 74) in Orange County. The sharp turns and highway speeds along this mountain route are infamously dangerous. But have you ever noticed that a disproportionate […]
October 11, 2024
Human error is most frequently the cause of vehicle accidents, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2022, 42,514 people died in motor vehicle collisions in the U.S., often due to human error. However, with the current proliferation of self-driving vehicles, more accidents could be caused by mechanical, electrical, or […]
October 11, 2024
Have you ever received a postcard in the mail that is addressed to the owner of a specific type of vehicle? If you have, then you likely own a vehicle that has been recalled. Vehicle recalls have two major purposes. They are designed to let you know that your vehicle has a defect that should […]
October 10, 2024
If a driver refuses to share insurance information after a vehicle accident, they are in violation of California law. If you’ve been involved in a car collision and the other driver is belligerent and refuses to share insurance information … Call 911 and ask law enforcement to respond to the scene of the crash. Take […]
