Auto-Pedestrian Accidents

Recent figures from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) are deeply troubling. It’s currently estimated that more than 7,500 U.S. pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2022, which is the highest number of pedestrian deaths recorded since 1981. In...

There are many reasons why drivers get into accidents that injure pedestrians. Much of the time, drivers are just in a hurry. Sometimes, they are distracted. A lot of these accidents also involve alcohol use and intoxication. However, the biggest problem is simply the...

To say Los Angeles has a speeding problem would be an understatement as both residents and visitors can attest. However, the issues are self-inflicted because the speed limits on the streets throughout the City of Angels have seen speed limits slowly increase over...

California leads the country in many ways. But, one statistic we cannot take pride in is as the top state in fatal traffic injuries, with about 3,500 per year over the last five years. While the more recent numbers are incomplete, it's believed that 30% of the traffic...

With educational institutions returning to in-school learning comes the return of the traditional weekday commute that parents endure to drop off children before work. They are not the only ones on the road. They are sharing space with buses and children on bikes who...

Tesla is touting a feature they refer to as "Full Self-Driving," a product name that could be dangerously misleading. The most recent software upgrade represents the most significant changes to the vehicle's operation, specifically automating the navigation of...

The increase in motor vehicle fatalities throughout 2020 has been well-documented. A worldwide health crisis led to people both staying and working in their homes. Instead of clogging up the roads with traffic jams, cars remained in driveways and garages. A smaller...

Motor vehicle manufacturers are in a constant state of evolution when it comes to continuing improvements to keep consumers safe. A steady diet of innovations continues to drive the industry with the eventual goal of zero road fatalities. Past safety features focused...

The roads in California can be treacherous, particularly for African-American residents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study, Americans drove less due to the pandemic. Yet, there were an estimated 38,680 deaths on U.S. roads,...