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 |2018-05-26T12:08:09-07:00December 26th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Does Cruise Control in All Motor Vehicles Make Our Roads and Highways Safer?

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 |2018-05-26T12:08:46-07:00December 20th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Why Distracted Driving Can Be More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving

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 |2018-05-26T12:09:19-07:00December 18th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Airbags Save Lives But Can Also Cause Injuries

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 |2018-05-26T12:09:50-07:00December 16th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Roads Get Slippery When it Rains in Southern California

Jim Vititoe Named to Super Lawyers List for 9th Year in a Row

Vititoe Law Group founder Jim Vititoe has been named to the prestigous annual Super Lawyers list for the 9th year in a row. With more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Vititoe has dedicated his career to helping those who have suffered injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence. Vititoe focuses his practice on personal injury cases that involve motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, wrongful death, environmental exposure, work-related injuries, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice and product liability. […]

By |2018-05-26T12:10:36-07:00December 15th, 2016|Firm News|Comments Off on Jim Vititoe Named to Super Lawyers List for 9th Year in a Row

Can Posting on Social Media Harm My Auto Accident Case?

Let us say you were in a car accident over the weekend. You are angry and want to vent, or maybe you were injured and want assure your friends that they should not worry. Maybe another driver or passenger was seriously injured and you feel bad for them and apologize for them being hurt, even if it was not your fault. It would be very tempting to post about the ordeal on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. for many reasons. Don't do it. Anything you say or show on social media can be found by the defendant's insurance adjuster or the insurance company's attorney. Adjusters and [...]

By |2021-05-20T12:56:50-07:00December 14th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Can Posting on Social Media Harm My Auto Accident Case?

A Closer Look at Car Accident Statistics at Night

A closer look at car accident statistics at night reveals chilling details. One figure in-particular, tells the sad tale of how dangerous roadways are after the sun goes down — more than 40 percent of all road fatalities happen at night, even though there’s 60 percent less traffic. What’s more, car drivers and passengers are approximately at three times more risk at being involved in a traffic fatality at night, compared to any time of day, according to research conducted by the National Safety Council. A Closer Look at Car Accident Statistics at Night Although it’s reasonable to assume the number of car crashes would be [...]

By |2020-08-01T15:15:31-07:00December 10th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on A Closer Look at Car Accident Statistics at Night

Five Reasons Your Cell Phone is Important After an Accident

In the old days, it was always important to keep a camera, note pad and pen in your glove box so you could take notes and document the scene in the event you were in an accident. But now, with available technology, your cell phone has replaced these. It is important when you have been involved in an auto accident for several reasons. Basically, it’s a one-stop device for all you need to do immediately following a crash. Whether it’s a fender-bender or more serious accident, your smartphone is a smart way to capture the moments, images, and more. Of course, it’s a good idea to [...]

By |2019-04-18T20:38:09-07:00December 8th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Five Reasons Your Cell Phone is Important After an Accident

I Was Injured and Lost Pay – What Can I Recover in California?

If you are seriously injured and debilitated, you are going to lose time at work. The greater the debilitation, the more time you will lose which can add up to a significant amount of money. This time could be spent in the hospital but it may also be from trips back and forth for medical care, time in the doctor’s office or in rehabilitation, physical therapy or any other reason to be absent from work, related to the accident. Keeping records of this time is paramount to recovering the proper amount of compensatory damages in your personal injury case. Sick Time, Vacation Pay and Disability If [...]

By |2020-07-21T21:23:32-07:00December 6th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off on I Was Injured and Lost Pay – What Can I Recover in California?

I Lost Consciousness Following an Accident – Should I Be Concerned?

When a professional fighter scores a knock out, it means that his opponent was struck so hard in the head, one or more times, that he lost consciousness. The truth is, he has received a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the form of a concussion. Once he regains consciousness and the fight has ended, the losing fighter is not allowed to just call it a bad night and go home to care for his wounds. He is required to see a neurologist and is not allowed to return the ring for a period of at least 30 days after receiving medical clearance. This is to be [...]

By |2020-09-03T16:22:43-07:00December 4th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off on I Lost Consciousness Following an Accident – Should I Be Concerned?

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