According to Distraction.gov, California is one of many states in the nation that has enacted a handheld ban for mobile devices while drivers are operating their vehicles. This ban includes cell phone use for calls and texts. In response to these laws, many companies have begun to manufacture and market hands-free systems that allow drivers […]
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that over 3,800 fatal truck crashes occurred in the U.S. in 2013. That same year, around 5,657,000 non-fatal truck collisions also took place, 69,000 of which involved injuries of some kind. According to ABC News, some companies believe that truck platooning, a new technology that is just
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According to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, California leads the nation in bicyclist fatalities each year. This makes it essential for you to know what your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist on the roadway are, in case you are involved in an accident. If you are involved in an accident with a motor
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When you’re driving, you hope that all the parts in your vehicle are working correctly. One that you may hope never to see is the air bag, which should only deploy in an accident. Sometimes, these air bags deploy at the wrong time or don’t work correctly in an accident, and that’s when the
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If you’ve been in an accident and are working with your attorney to obtain compensation, these statistics may be of some help. Impaired driving is a major concern within the United States, and a new release of information through 2013 and 2014 has updated the data related to drunk and drugged drivers. The data
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The project known as Vision Zero aims to help reduce the number of fatal traffic crashes involving pedestrians to zero by the year 2024. As someone who lives in San Francisco, you know that while this is a program with high expectations, any reduction in the number of pedestrian accidents or fatalities is welcome.
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Despite knowing the dangers, drivers in San Francisco, and throughout California, may still get behind the wheel after drinking, drive while distracted or otherwise engage in dangerous behaviors while operating motor vehicles. All too often, these negligent drivers cause motor vehicle wrecks. These collisions commonly result in serious injuries and, in some cases, death,
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This week’s question comes from Carey C. in the Sunset: “I have a scooter that I use to commute to work Downtown, but I am thinking about getting a car, so I can get out of The City sometimes. I know I have to have liability insurance. A friend said I should also have
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Today’s question comes from Wallace D. in Knob Hill who asks: “I read your article on the driverless vehicle. Isn’t this just sci-fi? Will they ever actually hit the market and if they do, what will they look like and who will be responsible if there is a crash? According to the National Highway Transportation
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There are three kinds of distracted drivers that put others at risk on the roads. The three types include manual, visual and cognitive distractions. If you’re injured in an accident, it’s possible that one of these kinds of distractions was the cause.
What kinds of distractions are there on the road? Read More »
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