After a serious or fatal accident, determining legal liability can sometimes be tricky. If a drunk driver strikes and kills a pedestrian, for example, there is little doubt that the drunk driver bears liability. But if he was drinking and driving while on the job or at a company-sponsored event where alcohol was served, it […]
It is important to accurately quantify accident and fatality statistics. These data inform things like public policy decisions, laws and safety initiatives. They also provide important benchmarks showing whether or not these efforts are effective. We know that drunk driving is a major problem in California and across the United States. This fact has been […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the United States. Safety advocates and law enforcement agencies here in California are marking the occasion in unique ways. Today, in fact, is one of three days in April that have been chosen for state-wide, increased enforcement of anti-distracted-driving laws. Refraining from texting and other distractions while driving […]
California has always been a trend-setting state. And when it comes to trends and innovations in technology, Silicon Valley is second to none. Few innovations are as coveted as fully automated cars. Although they are not ready for mass production yet, chances are good that when they are, the first consumers will be California drivers. […]
There have been many proposed solutions to the problem of distracted driving, including new laws, safety campaigns and even cellphone-disabling technology. In spite of these tactics and resources, distracted driving seems to be getting more common rather than less. Because of this, some have suggested taking a very different approach to distracted driving. This approach […]
It is common knowledge that drinking alcohol and then getting behind the wheel of a car is not a good idea. Someone could be injured or even killed due to the driver's impairment. California has seen far too many car accidents as a result of drinking and driving. Recently, yet another car accident occurred, and […]
Pets hold a higher status in American households than perhaps anywhere else in the world. We love our companion animals – a love that is evident in the amount of money we spend pampering our pets. The result is often dogs and cats that are docile, friendly and very approachable. It is not necessary to […]
Anyone paying attention to the news recently is well aware that automotive defects can result in serious injury and death. The very delayed General Motors recall over faulty ignition switches is among the latest and most high-profile recall scandals. Prior to the GM recall, the Toyota “sudden acceleration” scandal stayed in the headlines for years. […]
We have written several posts about distracted driving lately. This is, in part because April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month. But we also write about distracted driving frequently because it continues to be a major hazard on roads and highways throughout California. Despite California’s laws against texting and handheld cellphone use, both of these behaviors […]
Should we be looking to our elected officials to serve as role models? Certainly, Californians are familiar with politicians behaving badly, and it is not uncommon to hear the term “sex scandal” in reference to many government officials. But the Bay Area is in the midst of a different kind of political scandal this week […]
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