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Should Seat Belts be Required on Buses?

Should seat belts be required on buses? The answer is, “Yes” because it increases passenger safety, but there are some prohibitive reasons as to why they aren’t installed on buses, not even school buses filled with youngsters. Statistically, school buses are approximately 40 times safer than regular passenger vehicles, like private cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Buses have advantages over other vehicles sharing the road such as riding high, having much heavier weight, and heavily padded seats. But, bus accidents aren’t exactly rare and these do result in several injuries and fatalities annually. It is now mandatory in all states to wear seatbelts while in a [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T19:46:46-07:00February 3rd, 2017|Bus Accidents|Comments Off

Negligent Maintenance Issues in Truck Crash Litigation

We have all been behind a truck on the highway with a big sticker plastered on the back asking “How is my driving?” While it is comforting to know that the trucking company is concerned regarding the safe operation of its vehicle, even the most alert and cautious truck driver on the road may be in imminent danger of a crash if the equipment is improperly maintained. Lack of proper maintenance is a prevalent cause of serious truck crashes in California and across the nation. Federal Safety Maintenance Regulations for Truckers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) can be of significant help in proving negligence [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T11:07:10-07:00January 29th, 2017|Truck Accidents|Comments Off

Brain Injuries from Accidents are Not Always Obvious

Brain injuries from accidents are not always obvious and the symptoms are often subtle and often missed. Trauma to the skull can cause many different types of closed head injuries, such as contusion, concussion, coup-contrecoup, diffuse axonal, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, and more. Unfortunately, many brain injuries happen entirely inside the head, leaving no outside sign. Just like a broken rib or arm sprain, no immediate outward indication is visible and therefore brain injuries from accidents are not always obvious. Brain Injuries from Accidents are Not Always Obvious So, just how common are brain injuries in auto collisions? This is a difficult question to answer [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-29T02:36:44-07:00January 25th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

Will Requiring Speed Limiting Devices on Trucks Make the Roads Safer?

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule, on August 26, 2016, requiring all commercial vehicles with a weight limit of 26,000 pounds or greater, operating on U.S. roads and highways, be equipped with speed limiting devices. The intention is to reduce the risk of high speed accidents, avoiding thousands of fatalities, while improving fuel economy. The devices would limit the maximum speeds that the big rigs were capable of, reducing the frequency of high speed crashes while creating better fuel efficiency. The new rule would affect all trucks, buses and multi-purpose vehicles with [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T11:09:30-07:00January 23rd, 2017|Truck Accidents|Comments Off

Why Do So Many Pedestrians Get Hit By Cars?

In just the year 2013 alone, nearly three years ago, there were 4.735 pedestrians struck and killed in traffic accidents in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The CDC also reports that this figure averages out to one pedestrian-car crash death every 2 hours. In addition, the CDC also states in excess of 150,000 pedestrians were treated in hospital emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries. Moreover, pedestrians are 1 1/2 more times likely than vehicle occupants to be killed in an auto collision during each trip. Why Do so Many Pedestrians Get Hit by [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-24T22:30:47-07:00January 10th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Is Your Vehicle Ready for Rain and Wet Conditions?

It’s no secret we’re right in the middle of California’s rainy season, which begins in late October and continues right through March. During this time of year, the National Flood Insurance Program warns home and business owners about the potential for flooding. But, it’s also the time of year when car accidents spike due to inclement weather conditions. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not snow and ice conditions which contribute to auto collisions, it’s rain. California Rainy Season: Auto Accident Prevention Tips: Is Your Vehicle Road Ready for Rain and Wet Road Conditions? An analysis of federal data reveals that rain actually causes more roadway fatalities [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2019-09-24T23:42:42-07:00January 8th, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Do Pedestrians Really Have the Right of Way in California?

California pedestrian fatalities account for an unbelievable 22 percent of all traffic incidents according to California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. That’s an enormous percentage when considering the total number of daily auto collisions which occur throughout the state. But why is this percentage nearly a full quarter of all vehicle-related fatalities? Most likely it’s because California’s laws about pedestrians’ and vehicles’ rights of way are somewhat confusing. Do Pedestrians Really have the Right of Way in California? Generally, pedestrians do have the right of way within both marked and unmarked crosswalks — in an intersection. In fact, California Vehicle Code §21950 states, “The driver of a [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-08-20T21:08:32-07:00January 6th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off

What Happens When You Are Working and Are Involved in an Accident

Thousands of car accidents occur every day in the United States. More than 37,000 fatalities happen annually with an additional 2.35 million injuries. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel or ASIRT, 1,600 f those roadway deaths are children under the age of 15 years and about 8,000 fatality crashes involve drivers ranging in age from 16 to 20-years old. California’s roads are notoriously dangerous with so many private vehicles sharing the roads with commercial cars, trucks, vans, and so on. So, if you are working and involved in an auto accident while on-the-job, what happens? What Happens when You are Working and are [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2022-06-02T16:06:58-07:00December 30th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

What Damages Can My Product Liability Lawyer Recover?

If you suffer injury or loss due to product liability, you may be able to collect compensatory or even punitive damages. Product liability claims can be categorized in three different ways although the spectrum of products and injuries is broad. These three categories are: 1) Defective manufacturing: An example of defective manufacturing would a b a step ladder with poorly attached steps that come loose during normal use. 2) Defective design: Examples of defective design might be a reclining chair that tips over backwards when used properly 3) Failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions regarding the proper and intended use of the product: Drugs that [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-24T22:43:57-07:00December 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Does Cruise Control in All Motor Vehicles Make Our Roads and Highways Safer?

Cruise control technology has been an integral part of motor vehicle technology for decades. The basic cruise control system was designed to allow the driver of a car or truck to set the desired speed of the vehicle. The system would maintain the desired speed of the vehicle on upgrades and downgrades without the driver needing to apply the gas or brakes. On long straight roads cruise control could give rest to the driver’s legs, prevent exceeding the speed limit inadvertently, leading to reduced driving stress. When approaching slower traffic, inclement weather, a change in speed limit or poor road conditions, the driver with a single [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:08:09-07:00December 26th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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