Whenever an outdoor, temporary structure is built for commercial reasons (like a music festival, for instance), it is crucial for event organizers to take all reasonable precautions. A giant tent may not seem dangerous, but accidents involving wind or structural collapse can be deadly. Such a scenario seems to occur at least once each year […]
Riding a bicycle has become the preferred mode of travel for many in Oakland and around the Bay Area. The health benefits are obvious, and depending on where you work, biking can provide a faster commute than driving a car. But there are also some definite drawbacks and risks associated with riding a bike, including […]
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 […]
A car accident involving a drunk driver and a bicyclist occurred recently. The accident occurred in Marin County on a recent Friday in March, California Highway Patrol said. Similarly, when California residents are injured in drunk driving accidents, they are typically entitled to file personal injury suits against the responsible party or parties. The collision […]
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 […]
Fatal car wrecks caused by drunk drivers are tragic in any circumstance, but those that claim the life of a child are especially difficult. When anyone in California takes the wheel after imbibing too much alcohol or other substances, they typically do not consider the devastating consequences that may occur. A recent crash in Tulare […]
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 […]
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