In 2017, there were 40,231 car crash fatalities in California and throughout the U.S. The number went down 2% to 39,404 in 2018, and now the National Safety Council has attested to another 2% decline in 2019: An estimated 38,800 people may have died in car crashes...
Car Accident
Drowsy driving, and why it is so dangerous
Plenty of drivers in California head out on the road while in a drowsy state of mind, yet few are aware of the dangers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that there are 328,000 car crashes every year that are caused by drowsy drivers. Of these, 109,000...
Pedestrian fatalities increase over the decade
Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise in the United States. California, together with four other states that make up 33% of the population, accounts for nearly half of all pedestrian deaths in the U.S. Changes in other motor vehicle accident data According to the...
Older cars more liable to be in defect-related crashes
Many California residents own older vehicles, and there is good reason for this. Many don't have the money to spend on a newer vehicle, and after all, a car can last 15 years or more and sometimes run for 300,000 miles. The problem, though, is that owners may not...
Questions yet unanswered after fatal collision
Investigators must often work for days, even weeks, to determine all the factors that may or may not have been involved in a particular car accident. A fatal collision occurred on a recent Friday evening in California. Police say preliminary investigations did not...
Be wise to the ways of insurance agencies
California insurance companies do not like to willingly pay the full value of car accident claims. It costs them money and harms their bottom line. As a result, they will play a number of games to try to minimize the amount of money that comes out of their pocket....
How to Handle an Insurance Company
Accidents happen, but sometimes even though you suffer an injury, whether it is from an automobile accident or an injury at work, your insurance company may refuse to pay your personal injury claim. If you were bit by a dog and have a claim against the homeowner's...
Are Your Aches and Pains Related to a Recent Car Accident
You may have been hurt more than you initially suspected. Whether it's a head-on collision or a mere fender bender, a car accident is an unexpected and traumatic event. Even in cases where you're hit by someone traveling at a low rate of speed, you're most definitely...
How Should I Handle an Injury Caused by a Drunk Driver?
With summer in full swing, plenty of people across the country are hitting the open road. Traveling, vacations and outdoor events are common throughout the summer. More celebrations and more traveling inevitably lead to more drunk drivers out on the road. Independence...
The Most Common Types Of Car Accident Injuries
A car accident can be a deadly encounter, especially if high speeds are involved. A 2,000-pound object colliding with another 2,000-pound object at 60 miles per hour can result in a lot of collateral damages, especially if the car is loaded with people. A car accident...
