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Does Reliance on Vehicle Safety Tech Make Us More Careless?

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Vehicle rear-view cameras and automatic braking capabilities are substantial advances for public safety. Research shows that both technologies will reduce the number of crashes and fatalities. Many drivers also think these technologies are exciting because they show that cars that can drive themselves are perhaps only a few years away. Experts caution, though, that it […]


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Keyless Cars and the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Keyless Cars and the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Keyless ignitions on new vehicles have gained in popularity in recent years, but a startling report from the New York Times reveals something alarming: Dozens of people have been killed from carbon monoxide poisoning after they did not turn off the keyless ignition on their car. If you or a loved one has been affected […]


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How the Uber Pedestrian Fatality Highlights Flaws in Self-Driving Cars

How the Uber Pedestrian Fatality Highlights Flaws in Self-Driving Cars

You might remember this story that made worldwide headlines: In 2018, a self-driving Uber SUV hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. It was thought to be the first pedestrian fatality involving a fully self-driving car. The incident sparked concerns about the many potential dangers of self-driving cars. And while it did drastically slow […]


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Are SUVs Fueling the Pedestrian Fatality Surge?

Are SUVs Fueling the Pedestrian Fatality Surge?

If the news reports are right, it comes down to this: Walk at your own risk. Walking is great for your health and for the environment, but, as you may have discovered, busy roads and absent or inadequate sidewalks can put you at risk of serious injury or even death. There’s no singular factor that […]


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Pedestrian Deaths: Distraction Cited as a Cause

Pedestrian Injuries

Southern California is infamous for traffic jams and congested roadways. Apparently, there is a perception that those of us who live here choose to spend most of our time behind the wheel of a car. Nothing could be further from the truth, of course. Look around the streets of any Orange County community and you […]


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Comparative Fault in California

Comparative Fault

Picture a gray SUV traveling down Interstate 5 on a sunny afternoon in heavy traffic. The driver of the vehicle is texting a friend and doesn’t notice a traffic barrel in the middle of his lane. When he looks up, he brakes suddenly, causing the vehicle behind him – a black minivan – to crash […]


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