We have previously written about the contradictory messages the auto industry seems to be sending to drivers. On one hand, new vehicles are increasingly offering “infotainment” systems that may include a dash-mounted touch screen and ways to wirelessly pair your cellphone to the vehicle in order to play music, take phone calls and send hands-free […]
Pedestrian accidents are all too common in Oakland and throughout California. Last year, an estimated 700 pedestrians were killed in accidents in California. A new study by the Governor's Highway Safety Association found that California has a high number of fatal pedestrian accidents. In fact, the state "has one of the highest number of pedestrian […]
Although train travel is not nearly as big in the United States as it is in Europe and Asia, it is clear that trains aren’t going away. In fact, when the bullet-train line that carries passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles is completed, California will be the first state in the nation to utilize […]
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 […]
Driving under the influence of marijuana or other drugs can be very dangerous and increase the chances of getting into a car accident. A California lawmaker is trying to address the serious safety hazard by proposing a bill that would give law enforcement the ability to use a drug breathalyzer on drivers suspected of drugged […]
Earlier this month, we told readers that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across California. All this month, the California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have been cracking down (more than usual) on texting and other cellphone use behind the wheel. Safety advocates have also been trying to educate the public about the […]
Construction sites can be dangerous places, and the danger is compounded when the projects involve road construction. Not only do careless drivers threaten the safety of road crews by driving too quickly through construction zones, but drivers can also be endangered by equipment and unstable materials in the area. Demolition, renovation and construction projects are […]
Most drivers are surprisingly predictable. For example, if you knew what signs to look for, you could identify a driver at risk for nodding off at the wheel with relative ease. If your car could identify certain signs, it might be able to stop you from making hazardous choices, or at least warn you ahead […]
In light of the year of record auto recalls in 2014, it should come as no surprise that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received a fair amount of criticism. When major scandals about automotive defects become public, it seems as though NHTSA officials always say they were aware of problems but did not […]
In our increasingly corporate and technological world, attention is a precious resource. There’s no question that advertisers are competing for our attention, but it is also being taken by our electronic devices. At certain times – like when you’re behind the wheel of a car – stolen attention can be a very dangerous thing. California […]
At Winer, Burritt, Scott & Jacobs, LLP, we empower our clients. We take on the largest law firms, toughest insurance defense lawyers and largest companies with confidence.
* Red asterisks are required for submission | We practice in California only.
