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The Insurance Pitfalls of California Car Rental

The law requires drivers to carry liability insurance, but the rental car companies are not required to tell you. In 2015, Auto Rental News Reported that there were over 2 million rental cars in service across the nation, with California ranking among the top states for annual car rentals. With all of these rental vehicles on the road the chances of accidents occurring are high. Unlike privately owned motor vehicles, a great number of rental cars in California are being driven by uninsured drivers, even though state laws forbid it. Many rental car drivers in California are visitors and tourists from out of state and unfamiliar [...]

By |2018-05-24T11:41:58-07:00April 2nd, 2018|Car Accidents|Comments Off on The Insurance Pitfalls of California Car Rental
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AAA Study: Drowsy Driving Accidents More Widespread Than Believed

A new study shows that drowsy drivers are responsible for roughly 1 out of 10 motor vehicle crashes. The results indicate that drowsy driving may be a great deal more prevalent than originally estimated. “Missing just two to three hours of sleep can more than quadruple your risk for a crash, which is the equivalent of driving drunk,” according to Jake Nelson, director of traffic safety advocacy and research at AAA. The Drowsy Driving Study AAA researchers arrived at their conclusion after monitoring the driving habits of over 3,500 drivers for several months. Employing dash cams and other equipment, the researchers tracked drivers around the U.S. [...]

By |2018-05-24T11:40:31-07:00March 19th, 2018|Car Accidents|Comments Off on AAA Study: Drowsy Driving Accidents More Widespread Than Believed
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The Three Types of Distracted Driving

The Three Types of Distracted Driving Dangers and How to Avoid Them Driving safety technology has evolved remarkably over the past two decades. Side impact airbags, low tire pressure warnings, blind spot alert warnings and automatic braking are just a few examples. However, none of this technology has value if the driver of the car is not paying full attention due to distraction. Today’s drivers are offered more distractions than ever before, despite the latest advances in safety technology. The distractions that drivers face today can be classified as a trilogy. Following is a breakdown of the three types of distracted driving. · Manual Distraction – [...]

By |2019-04-05T20:30:46-07:00February 22nd, 2018|Car Accidents|Comments Off on The Three Types of Distracted Driving
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Safety Group: GM In-Dash Marketplace Means More Distracted Driving Fatalities

Drivers of new GM cars will soon be able to order food, find the nearest gas station and even locate a hotel room, thanks to an in-car application named Marketplace. Despite GM claiming it will make driving time ” more productive, enjoyable and safer” the app is being met with protest by the National Safety Council. “There is nothing about this that’s safe,” said National Safety Council President Deborah Hersman. “If this is why they want Wi-Fi in the car we’re going to see fatality numbers go up even higher than they are now. She contends that the app, which allows touchscreen deal browsing and ordering [...]

By |2018-05-24T18:32:34-07:00January 2nd, 2018|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Safety Group: GM In-Dash Marketplace Means More Distracted Driving Fatalities
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Recent Poll Shows Work Related Distracted Driving is Prevalent

It may be the need to please the boss or the desire to be constantly available to clients, but 43 percent of drivers admit to distracted driving by being in touch with work while behind the wheel, according to a Harris Poll for Travelers Insurance. The percentage of workers who make or receive calls related to work is also highest for younger people, the survey found. The survey, which was intended to measure the amount of people who used their personal vehicles for work, polled 2,083 people in September. It showed that 75 percent of the respondents, who use their vehicles to drive to and from [...]

By |2018-05-24T18:44:28-07:00December 23rd, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Recent Poll Shows Work Related Distracted Driving is Prevalent
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NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Up Again in 2016

According to information released by federal highway safety regulators, U.S traffic fatalities rose for the second consecutive year in 2016, despite a reduction in the number of distracted driving fatalities. The vehicle collision death toll reached 37,461 in 2016, the highest mark since 2007 according to figures released by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA). The increase of 5.6 percent in traffic fatalities followed an 8.4 percent leap in 2015, which was the greatest annual increase since the mid 1960’s. Surprisingly, the increase in deaths was linked to other risky behaviors, rather than fatigued driving and distracted driving. Texting related fatalities actually declined by 2.2 percent. [...]

By |2018-05-24T18:59:52-07:00November 10th, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Up Again in 2016
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Despite Risks, California Seatbelt Use Low in Uber and Taxi’s

Seatbelts save lives. That phrase is not a tagline from a government-sponsored ad – it is a fact. The fact is that seatbelt use can reduce the chances of fatality or serious injury to the front seat passenger of a car by 50%. Too often, we learn of a rollover where an occupant was ejected from the vehicle and died unnecessarily. In California, seatbelt use became a strictly enforced, primary law in 1993. Since then, compliance rose steadily to its current level of 96%. That number is ten percentage points higher than the national average. With seatbelt use so prevalent by drivers and passengers in private [...]

By |2020-07-21T21:20:40-07:00October 23rd, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Despite Risks, California Seatbelt Use Low in Uber and Taxi’s
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What are My Rights in a California Limousine Accident?

When the news carries a story of a California limousine accident, it invokes an image of people having the time of their life, suddenly ruined by tragedy. It may be a wedding, a night on the town, a trip to wine country or a ride to the airport for a long awaited vacation. Such was the case in Santa Clarita on August 1, 2015. A limousine carrying ten people, including the driver, crashed into a car that was stopped in the road. The excessive weight of the limousine made it impossible for the driver to stop in time. The vehicle that was stopped went out of [...]

By |2022-06-13T17:03:04-07:00August 28th, 2017|Car Accidents, Personal Injury|Comments Off on What are My Rights in a California Limousine Accident?
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Why Should I Wear My Seatbelt in an Uber or Lyft?

Ride share companies utilize smartphone technology to provide an alternative to taxi cabs and other forms of public transportation. The ride share company can keep its operating costs low because they are not regulated by states and cities and are not required to carry the same type of insurance as cabs or to purchase expensive medallions. Statistics from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that only 65% of passengers buckle up in taxis compared to 87% in private vehicles. The apparent reason for failure to buckle up is the fact that most pubic transit lacks seatbelts and riders are not accustomed to doing it. California [...]

By |2018-05-24T20:50:17-07:00August 22nd, 2017|Car Accidents|Comments Off on Why Should I Wear My Seatbelt in an Uber or Lyft?
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