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Whiplash: The Garden-Variety Injury

Whiplash ranks as the most frequent injury in auto accident insurance claims, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Based on National Analysis Sampling System (NASS) data, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated 805,581 whiplash injuries occurred in the United States alone from the years 1988 and 1996. Furthermore, of these incidents, about 272,464, resulted from rear end collisions. That’s a lot of people with whiplash! Whiplash, a sudden forward and backward movement of the neck, is a common injury many suffer from at least once in a lifetime. It usually occurs in a rear-end auto collision, but it can also [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-08-07T23:21:37-07:00January 17th, 2017|Car 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

Why Distracted Driving Can Be More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving

Distracted driving can be more dangerous than impaired driving, statistics and research show. Although it may be a surprising concept, the reality is much different and it’s stark. It’s easy to assume consuming alcohol or taking drugs will impair a driver’s ability far more than any distraction, whether it’s eating, changing media, reading email, or texting. But statistics prove otherwise. Why Distracted Driving can be More Dangerous than Impaired Driving So, exactly why is distracted driving more dangerous than impaired driving? Well, there are a few explanations. First, drunk driving is on the decline across the country. Though impaired driving remains one of the leading causes [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:08:46-07:00December 20th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Airbags Save Lives But Can Also Cause Injuries

Airbags are designed to inflate rapidly then quickly deflate during a collision or impact. However, this car important safety feature can inflict mild to serious injury on drivers and passengers alike. During an auto accident, there are actually four types of collisions which may occur. These range from mild to severe and are what cause bodily injury and/or death. The first collision is between the vehicle and another object, whether it’s a car, an immovable object, or something else. The second collision is between any unrestrained driver or passenger and the vehicle’s interior. The third collision is between passenger internal organs and the body itself (such [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:09:19-07:00December 18th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Roads Get Slippery When it Rains in Southern California

Southern California is known for its remarkable weather but it’s not always bright and sunny. From late October through March, Southern California experiences its annual rainy season. That’s when roads become slippery from vehicle engine oil, other fluid discharges, and of course, rainfall over the freeways and roads. This results in very dangerous conditions. Averaging a 10-year period of statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered 46 percent of all weather-related collisions occur in the rain. But, only 17 percent are attributed to snow and sleet. Roads Get Slippery when it Rains in Southern California “Slippery Southland Road Causing Major Wrecks, Dangerous Driving Conditions,” an [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:09:50-07:00December 16th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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