Although an automobile accident can happen in an instant, the aftermath of that accident can play out for years. If the crash is severe – leading to serious injury or death – victims and their families can be left with physical and emotional damage that may never go away. That very well may be the […]

2014 has been a year of significant automotive recalls. In addition to the General Motors recall scandal over faulty ignition switches, several other automakers have recalled about 14 million vehicles due to faulty and dangerous air bags manufactured by a Japanese company called Takata. Not one to be left out, America’s other home-grown auto company […]

For several years, safety advocates and federal regulators have been particularly preoccupied with the safety of two specific groups of motorists. Both teen drivers and elderly drivers have received a great deal of attention in recent years because these groups are generally at greater risk of being involved in accidents than adults aged 20-70 are […]

Operating a vehicle is a very big responsibility. Any negligence while driving can result in a car accident that can potentially be very tragic. California car accidents can occur in a New York minute, so paying attention to anything else going on while behind the wheel is a dangerous choice to make. A recent accident […]

You probably need no reminder that Christmas is just a couple days away. Even if you did most of your shopping on Black Friday, there’s a good possibility that you’ll be making one more frantic trip to the mall to get that last gift or a trip to the grocery store to pick up some […]

When vehicle accidents involving motorcycles lead to a motorcyclist's death, the family members of the deceased may feel a range of emotions. For instance, they may feel unsettled as a result of such shocking occurrences, and they might also feel angry — especially if the wreck stemmed from other people's negligent or reckless driving in […]

On January first, a number of new laws affecting California drivers took effect. Most of these laws were enacted in order to prevent motor vehicle accidents, though some simply serve to help state regulators track important initiatives like air quality control and emissions standards. In today’s post, we’ll talk about a few of these changes […]

Whether traveling here in the Bay Area or anywhere else in California, the roads are almost always more dangerous for motorcyclists than for drivers in cars and trucks. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents often lead to serious injuries or death even among riders who exercise all practical precautions. Adding to the danger is the often adversarial relationship […]

We have previously written about the increasingly prevalent problem of distracted driving. Although driving distracted is a chosen behavior and not a “disease” in the traditional sense, the scourge of distracted driving car accidents has prompted responses from agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent report from the CDC noted that […]

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 […]