Have you recently been hurt in a San Francisco accident or are you curious about what you’re supposed to do if you are involved in one? Understanding your rights and responsibilities is important and can help you with swift action should you or someone you love be critically injured in an accident. The vast majority… Read More »
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Future Cars May Be Able to Detect Heart Attacks to Prevent Accidents
A 2009 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that diabetic problems were behind one out of every five vehicle crashes precipitated by a medical emergency reported by the driver. That same study also found that heart attacks made up an additional 11%. People behind the wheel may not always know when they are experiencing… Read More »
New Study Shows Frequent Drivers and Young Men Are Most Likely to Get Distracted While Driving
Plenty of studies have been completed to identify distracted driving, but the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration found that simply changing the radio station can account for at least 14% of car accidents in the United States. Certain people may be more likely than others to engage in distracted driving. A recent study of Norwegian… Read More »
New Study Shows That Pokémon Go Did Lead to A Marked Increase in Traffic Deaths and Accidents
No one would be surprised to learn that distracted driving is a leading cause of serious accident and injuries in most states across the U.S. Last summer, the Pokemon Go game emerged on the scene as one of the most popular mobile applications in recent history. That game, however, may have increased the number of… Read More »
Valencia Protected Bike Lane Study Approved
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority recently approved a six-figure funding opportunity for a study about putting protected bike lanes on Valencia. Safe streets advocates have been protesting regarding the dangers of that road for cyclists. The goal of the advocates is to obtain physically protected bike lanes that are isolated from truck and car… Read More »
Marijuana Vs. Alcohol: Which is More Deadly for Car Accidents?
A study recently published after evaluating the drivers in France found that those under the influence of alcohol had a much higher chance of being involved in a fatal car accident than marijuana users. The study was recently published in PLOS One and it found that drivers under the influence of alcohol are nearly eight… Read More »
A Crash Occurs with Driverless Bus on First Day of The Job
A Las Vegas driverless shuttle made an official debut recently on the streets of the busy city. Unfortunately, just two hours into the shift, it got into its first crash. Although the accident was caused by the other driver, a delivery truck that backed into the shuttle’s front, this raises concerns about driverless vehicles. The… Read More »
Accidents Leading Cause of Fatalities for Teens
Data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that vehicle accidents are the number one reasons for fatalities for those between ages 16 and 20, according to a recent article from the Insurance Information Institute. Many people are under the impression that distracted driving and using a phone in particular is the main problem… Read More »
Progressive Insurance Study Shows How People Feel and Behave Regarding Distracted Driving
Most people recognize that distracted driving is an extremely dangerous behavior and one that should be avoided. However, they also admit in alarming numbers that they engage in the practice themselves. The most recent Progressive Insurance study released in October of 2017 shows that drivers believe that distracted driving is the most common cause of… Read More »
Federal Regulators Considering New Trucking Accident Requirements
A study out of Canada shows that speed limiter technology being mandated across commercial trucks has the potential to reduce the number of accidents caused by truckers going too fast. A yearlong study found that there was no evidence to suggest that there were worse collision outcomes for Canadian truck drivers required to use speed… Read More »