“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes” is a quote that, in various forms, has been attributed to high-profile dignitaries that include Mark Twain to Winston Churchill. A longtime statistic often cited in traffic safety...
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When a Loved One’s Driving Skills Decline
Getting older does not mean that milestones are over. As time goes on and as capacity diminishes, important decisions must be made. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages family members and caregivers to have that vital, yet difficult...
The Benefits of MedPay
In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, victims experience not only physical pain but also a sense of uncertainty. Negligent acts have left them with injuries that require immediate medical attention. As they begin to recover from the injuries, financial issues...
The Protections California Rideshare Users Need
With the dust settling after the passage of California's Proposition 22, Uber and Lyft drivers can still enjoy the benefits that come with working in a "gig economy." Conversely, their passengers will not see a radical change in these rideshare companies' services...
The effects of advanced driver assistance systems on a driver’s focus
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) may create safer roads, but some researchers worry that drivers may become too reliant on the technology and engage in inattentive driving. Various studies nationwide analyze how drivers behave when using vehicles with ADAS,...
Finding Fault Following a Car Accident
Many factors are at play in a motor vehicle accident claim that resulted in injuries. However, one issue is the most prominent and can make or break a lawsuit when it comes to determining fault. No one will dispute that two vehicles collided with each other or when or...
Car wrecks occur in 45% of California’s work zones
California has some of the busiest and most crowded roadways in the nation, and with busy roads and growing communities comes a need for increased road construction. For these reasons, you may encounter work zones frequently when you travel the state by car. You would...
Can a minor vehicle collision cause major brain damage?
Motor vehicle crashes are among the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries. Even the sudden jolt from a seemingly minor rear-end collision could result in TBI. The level of recovery depends on the severity of the injury. If the negligence of another motorist...
Cognitive distraction: Unfocused drivers cause more accidents
When a driver is behind the wheel, the main priority should be driving safely. Unfortunately, there are many things that can take a driver’s focus off the task at hand, leading to dangerous levels of distraction. Research shows that even a moment or two of distraction...
Office of Traffic Safety attempts to prevent distracted driving
The California Office of Traffic Safety has developed a detailed plan that seeks to reduce the prevalence of distracted driving in California. In this post, we will take note of some of those initiatives. Awareness month In order to curb distracted driving, the OTS...
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