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Latest Driving Technologies Missing from Many Large Trucks
Commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers and big rigs are enormous vehicles, many times larger and heavier than personal cars and trucks. No matter how skilled the driver, accidents involving large trucks happen. These machines can do serious damage when involved in a collision, and yet carrier companies don’t appear to be doing all they… Read More »
Family of Cyclist Killed By Distracted Driver Receives $12 Million Settlement
Driving while texting or emailing poses a serious threat to everyone on the road. The dangers of distracted driving are illustrated by a recent case involving a cyclist hit by an LA County Sheriff’s deputy patrol car. With distracted driving on the rise, be aware of how dangerous and lethal it is to others. Read… Read More »
Studies Support Use of Rear-Facing Car Seats
When transporting their children on bustling California roads and freeways, parents want to do all they can to prevent their children from being injured in a car accident. Using an appropriate safety device can go a long way in ensuring that kids are safe from injury, but deciding what form of safety device works… Read More »
Speeding and Drunk Driving: Do You Know which is Worse?
We all know how dangerous drunk driving can be, yet it continues to be a serious problem, causing over 10,000 deaths each year, or about one-third of all car accident fatalities in the U.S. Drunk driving is a serious crime that is severely punished and universally met with moral outrage. Yet there is another… Read More »
Study Finds that Drowsy Driving Responsible for Greater Share of Car Accidents than Previously Understood
Driving while seriously fatigued or even nodding off sounds much more innocent and less harmful than driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or even than driving while distracted by texts or emails. However, a new study has shown that drowsy driving is far more dangerous than existing statistics have shown. Learn… Read More »
Red Light Running Accident Kills Multiple Family Members
An accident in Lancaster has left three members of a family dead and others injured. Accidents caused by red light running are one of the most serious threats to roadway safety, especially in urban areas. Read on to learn more about the local accident and the dangers of running red lights, and contact an… Read More »
Research Finds Women at Greater Risk for Concussions in Car Accidents
A recent study has shown that women who experience head trauma stand a greater risk of developing a concussion based on that trauma. Read on to learn more about this research and the implications it could have for a claim for money damages in an Antelope Valley car accident, and contact a seasoned California… Read More »
Serious Accident involving Pedestrians in Line with Larger Trend
Two pedestrians were recently injured, one fatally, in a Los Angeles County car accident. Pedestrian deaths are one of the fastest-growing forms of accident, a trend that many experts believe is attributable to smartphone use by drivers. Read on to learn more about this disturbing trend, and contact a Palmdale personal injury lawyer after… Read More »
Research Looks at Impact of Marijuana Use on Roadway Safety
California has joined a growing number of states by legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Starting in 2018, California residents will be able to purchase the drug in storefront locations without a medical marijuana license. While laws permitting non-medical marijuana use have become increasingly common, there has been little research on the effects of more… Read More »
Thousands of Trucks Suspended from Service after Inspection Crackdown
Large trucks, if not operated and maintained safely, can cause catastrophic damage to others on the road. For this reason, the federal government has enacted a detailed set of regulations governing the long-haul commercial trucking industry. A recent blitz of inspections has revealed, however, that these regulations are not being carefully followed by carrier… Read More »