Category Archives: Car Accident
Two Goals Of Automotive Safety Features
Automakers have made great strides in the area of safety technology over the years, and some recent innovations demonstrate that the industry is dedicated to reducing the devastating effects of car accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver assistance solutions have the potential to save thousands of lives every year,… Read More »
What To Do If You Encounter A Wrong Way Driver In California
Like most California motorists, panic is probably the first sensation when you see two headlights bearing down upon you, traveling in the same lane – but in the opposite direction of your vehicle. Though it is good to know that wrong-way car accidents are relatively rare, statistics from AAA are still disturbing. Deadly wrong-way… Read More »
Suing Someone You Know After A California Car Accident
The San Francisco Bay area is one of the most congested regions of California, so it will probably not come as a shock to learn that auto collisions are a common occurrence. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), there are more than 197,000 total crashes across the state every year. What is surprising… Read More »
How Driver Misconduct Affects Reaction Time In California Car Accidents
Regardless of what type of risky driving behavior you review closely, almost all will have one thing in common: They affect reaction time. Dangerous behind-the-wheel misconduct has devastating ramifications for a motorist’s ability to recognize a threat, which in turn affects how long it takes for that driver to respond with evasive action. Some… Read More »
Statistics On Holiday Car Accidents In California
Whether you are visiting family, heading for the mountains, or taking in some culture, you certainly want to make the most of any holiday. However, some sobering statistics reveal that major holidays are a dangerous time to be on the road. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), more than 200 people have been… Read More »
What If I Never Fully Recover From California Car Accident Injuries?
Given the violent impact of a car accident, it is not surprising to learn that around 285,000 people are hurt in motor vehicle crashes every year. However, around six percent of these victims suffer serious injuries, which is defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as: Deep lacerations; Broken bones in the extremities; Crush… Read More »
What Are My Rights After A Work-Related Car Accident In Oakland?
The risks of being involved in a motor vehicle crash are extreme whenever you are driving around California’s Bay Area, but data from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reveal safety threats you may not expect: Approximately 40 percent of all work-related deaths occur because of transportation collisions, at more than 2,000… Read More »
Do Red Light Cameras Really Prevent Car Accidents In California?
Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that almost 850 people are killed and another 143,000 victims are injured every year because a driver ran a red light, one of the most dangerous forms of negligence plaguing California roadways today. The problem is not a new one, which is why many… Read More »
100 Deadliest Days Of Summer Call For A Parent-Teen Driving Contract
Even though Bay Area residents enjoy temperate weather most of the year, longer days and school being on break clearly distinguish summer from other seasons. Unfortunately, this time of year – from Memorial Day to Labor Day – is also considered the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers. Whereas there are around 6 fatalities… Read More »
Questions Oakland Car Accident Victims Should NEVER Answer
Like every other US state, California requires motorists to carry certain minimum insurance to cover the losses a policyholder may cause in an auto collision. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mandates at least $15,000/$30,000 in bodily injury liability coverage or other “financial responsibility,” which compensates a victim for medical costs, lost wages, and… Read More »
