The top automotive safety watchdog in the U.S. is conducting fewer defect investigations than ever in its history. This is a major shift that consumer advocates say could increase the chances of dangerous automotive defects that could cause serious injury or death in future years. According to a recent Consumer Reports story, the National Highway…
If you drive in California, the DMV wants you to be aware of three new laws that took effect on July 1, 2018. The first law is a regulatory change for private passenger carriers that are not for hire. An example is a church bus or employee shuttle. The new law, SB 19, transfers the…
Summer will soon be over, and when your children go back to school, it is important for them to remember some safety tips from the National Safety Council that will keep them healthy and safe throughout the new school year. Our pedestrian accident attorneys at Neale & Fhima want to encourage you to share these…
Fatalities from accidents with tractor trailers have been climbing in the United States. Since 2016, at least 4,300 people died in commercial vehicle crashes. This is an increase of 5.4% from 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA also found that advanced safety features such as forward collision warning and automatic…
More Americans are using rideshare programs such as Uber, Lyft and others to get where they need to go. But a recent study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent risks for rideshare passengers and drivers. The major factor contributing to fatigue behind the wheel for rideshare…
Driverless cars were once the realm of science fiction. Fiction is quickly becoming reality — and driverless cars are about to be a huge presence on our roads. A recent survey highlighted by the Washington Post indicates that the majority of Americans expect autonomous vehicles to be common within the next fifteen years. The potential for a…
If the news reports are right, it comes down to this: Walk at your own risk. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently released a report noting that pedestrian deaths have increased 46% since 2009. Most pedestrian deaths occur not at intersections, but on busy, dark roads in suburbs and cities around the country. The…
Can you imagine a day when your smartphone can test whether you are too impaired to drive? The day may soon come. According to a recent Wired article, there are mobile apps being developed that can test you to determine your level of mental and physical impairment related to factors such as drinking, smoking marijuana…
When you get into an Uber, Lyft or taxi in the Los Angeles area, are you assuming the vehicle is safe? This might not be a good idea, according to the NBC4 I-Team in a recent investigation. The news team found many dangerous, open safety recalls that affect vehicles around Southern California. Many drivers and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expressed ‘deep concern’ in a May 2018 press release that some high-risk 2006 Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series pickup trucks with deficient Takata airbags have not been repaired quickly. These vehicles have been designated as ‘do not drive,’ and the airbags should be immediately replaced. NHTSA has…
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