On behalf of Law Offices of Barry Pasternack | Mar 31, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Apple claims that its CarPlay interface, released in 2014, can reduce distraction by letting drivers use their iPhone as part of the car’s infotainment system. Many drivers in California are using it, but they may want to be cautious because one study shows that...
On behalf of Law Offices of Barry Pasternack | Mar 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Authorities report that a deadly two-vehicle crash may have been caused by a driver who was under the influence of drugs. The accident occurred on October 24, 2019 on a California roadway. According to preliminary investigations, the head-on collision happened near...
On behalf of Law Offices of Barry Pasternack | Mar 18, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In January 2020, AAA conducted a survey asking drivers in California and across the U.S. for their opinion about fully automated cars. The results, AAA says, show that automakers need to focus on providing tangible information that addresses the public’s safety...
On behalf of Law Offices of Barry Pasternack | Mar 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In California, the minimum age one needs to be to obtain a CDL is 18. Here, as in every state except Hawaii, truckers under 21 are limited to traveling within the state; they cannot drive interstate. However, a bipartisan bill introduced in February 2019 would do away...
On behalf of Law Offices of Barry Pasternack | Mar 12, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
California residents may feel drowsy after the change to daylight saving time, but they may not think that it poses any real safety risk. A study from the University of Boulder Colorado, however, has found that there are 6% more fatal car crashes nationwide in the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Barry Pasternack | Mar 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto manufacturers have made great strides in introducing safety features for cars, especially in the areas of collision avoidance with other cars on the road and pedestrians. However, drivers in California have found that these technological advances do not always...
