We have previously written about the intriguing possibilities of self-driving cars. This topic is especially interesting to people here in the Bay Area, because Google’s autonomous vehicle technology seems to be further along than that of other groups working on this important project. In December, we wrote about proposed rules issued by the California Department […]

The safety of road travel in the United States has been improving for decades. Between 2000 and 2014, for instance, annual traffic fatalities declined by 22 percent. That is real, measurable progress. Unfortunately, preliminary numbers from 2015 suggest that the trend is quickly reversing. In the first nine months of 2015, the rate of traffic […]

In recent years, California roads and highways have been plagued by some devastating and high-profile bus accidents. Many of these accidents involved commercial motor coach companies offering low-fare trips between cities (and states). There are certainly reputable and reliable carriers. But overall, the motor coach transportation industry is plagued by companies seeking to make a […]

It is rare for people to walk away unscathed after a highway car wreck, but crashes that involve entire families are especially tragic for survivors. This is even more devastating when car accidents leave young children behind without parents, which could very well change the course of their entire lives. A recent wreck in California […]

At this point, Americans are quite familiar with product liability claims related to automobiles. The Takata air bag scandal is just the latest in a frequent string of recalls for dangerous and defective parts in cars and trucks. Sometimes these defects cause motor vehicle accidents and sometimes they make crashes more likely to be fatal. […]

So far, the "Google car" has enjoyed a seemingly impossible safety record. The company was long able to boast that its self-driving cars had never caused an accident while the software was in control. The only accidents caused by Google's vehicles occurred when humans had taken over. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the […]

Train travel is a relatively popular form of transportation across California, including here in the Bay Area. Whether using light rail to commute to and from work or more traditional trains to travel throughout the state, trains can be a good alternative to the congestion of automobile travel. Unfortunately, when train accidents occur, they can […]

California is the nation's most populous state. Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the Golden State for its spectacular scenery and attractions. Unfortunately, California's popularity and population density contribute to the high number of motor vehicle accidents that occur here. Let's take a look at some auto accident statistics. Accident Frequency California's fatal motor […]

Uber, Lyft, and other app-based rideshare companies continue to rise in popularity. Many passengers cite cost, convenience, and flexibility as reasons they prefer ridesharing to traditional taxi use. One thing most passengers do not think about – until it becomes necessary – is the issue of liability in the event of an accident. What happens […]

Most Bay Area residents are well aware of the controversy surrounding Uber and other ride-sharing services. While these services promise reliable transportation at prices well below those of taxi companies, they seem to be less than reliable when it comes to legal issues regarding insurance coverage. On New Year’s Eve in 2013, an Uber driver […]