Since 2017, reports have shown that the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents has been steadily dropping in the United States. In 2019, it appears that 1.2% fewer people died in accidents than in 2018. However, this percentage could be revised when National Highway...
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What truckers can do about drowsiness on the road
Large truck crashes lead to some 4,000 deaths every year in California and across the U.S., and drowsy truck drivers are sometimes to blame. Addressing drowsiness starts with sleep: Truckers should obtain between six and eight hours of sleep every night. If they...
Small Infrastructure Change May Lower Pedestrian Accidents
It’s clear to most observers that city infrastructure was designed, first and foremost, for cars. If pedestrians and bicyclists were considered at all, they were an afterthought. In light of this, it isn’t surprising that pedestrian and bicyclist accidents are so...
AAA study is a warning to new-vehicle owners
When you walk into a San Diego car dealership, you’ll be told that the 2021 models look better, go faster, stop quicker and use less fuel than vehicles of the past. Salespeople will also tell you that new cars, pick-ups and SUVs equipped with advanced driver-assist...
Why dog owners should take their responsibilities seriously
The health benefits of owning a dog are well-documented. Trained dogs have also proven to be worthwhile for individuals with disabilities or mental health issues. However, dog ownership in California or elsewhere in the United States is a responsibility that must be...
Red turn signals may be dangerous
Residents of California may be interested in learning how the use of red in turn signals in a car may not be very effective. Changing the color to orange or amber has suggested that more rear-end collisions, parking lot bumping and turning incidents could be avoided....
Liability in the case of child bicyclist accidents
In California, as in other states, drivers have what's called a duty of care to all road users. This duty is even greater when it comes to children, particularly child bicyclists. Unfortunately, in the majority of accidents between cars and bicyclists, the latter are...
Dog bite laws and how to avoid a bite incident
Around 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year in California and throughout the U.S. with some 800,000 cases involving an injury that requires medical attention. One-third of all homeowners insurance liability claims involve dog bites. Dog owners should be...
IIHS: self-driving cars not so adept at preventing crashes
Perhaps you were injured in a car accident in California, and the process of filing a claim is proving to be complex. Maybe the other driver was in an autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle. If that was the case, then you know first-hand that self-driving cars are far...
The safety benefits of self-driving cars may be overstated
The overwhelming majority of motor vehicle accidents in California and around the country involve a driver who made some kind of human error, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is widely believed that fully autonomous...
