Car Accidents Archives

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

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 Vititoe Law Group|2021-05-20T12:56:50-07:00December 14th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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 Vititoe Law Group|2020-08-01T15:15:31-07:00December 10th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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 Vititoe Law Group|2019-04-18T20:38:09-07:00December 8th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Please Change Your Wiper Blades Annually

Did you know that 90 percent of all driving decisions are based solely on a person’s vision? That statistic should come as no surprise considering what we can see determines our actions and reactions when driving. It’s your car’s wiper blades which help to keep the windshield clear so you are able to see what’s in front of you. Unfortunately, it’s common for drivers to replace wiper blades several years after they’ve gone bad in their first six to twelve months. Please Change Your Wiper Blades Annually for Safety Reasons Wiper blades are a very important safety feature to any car. Yet, too many drivers do [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:14:48-07:00December 2nd, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Are Medications More Dangerous to Driving than Alcohol?

Everyone knows that driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and illegal in California as well as every other state in the union. However, driving under the influence of drugs – including prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications – can be every bit as dangerous or even more so. It can also result in serious DUI charges. Whether it is a muscle relaxer or medical marijuana, an antihistamine known to cause drowsiness or a judgement impairing pain killer, there is no excuse for driving under the influence of drugs, not even your doctor’s orders. Medical professionals should explain the side effects of drugs they prescribe, but [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:15:23-07:00November 30th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Has Legal Pot Led to More Traffic Deaths?

How has the legalization of recreational marijuana use affected the number of fatal traffic accidents? Supporters of pot prohibition warned that the numbers of pot smokers on the road would increase along with the number of fatal crashes. To determine if that has happened let’s look at statistics from two states who have legalized recreational pot smoking – Washington and Colorado. Statistics in Washington State show that the number of drivers in fatal crashes, testing positive for marijuana, increased from 8% to 17%, equating to an increase of 50 percent. Does this mean that the marijuana use is causing more accidents or that more people are [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:16:16-07:00November 25th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

What to Do After a Hit and Run Accident

California law requires drivers to stop after being involved in an auto accident. Unfortunately, not all drivers obey the law. It’s routine to see drivers speed or engage in distracted behaviors, such as texting, eating, and more. Because there’s a plethora of distractions competing for our attention at all times, we take our focus off the road. Even when paying attention to the cars around us, it’s still possible to be surprised. For these and a variety of other reasons, hit and run accidents occur. So, it’s very important to know what to do after a hit and run (as well as what not to do.) [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:21:01-07:00November 15th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

Distracted Driving Accidents on Rise Due to Pokémon Go Players

Back in July of this year, a police body cam video went viral, showing three Baltimore MD police officers standing and having a conversation when an SUV suddenly slams into their parked patrol car. Moments later, the driver emerges from the SUV, which came to a halt hundreds of feet down the street, with phone in hand saying “That’s what I get for playing this dumb game.” It was not the game that was dumb. Fortunately, no one was injured. Many people thought this video was funny, leading to it going viral. However, there is nothing funny about distracted driving. In fact, of the 421,000 people [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2016-11-11T08:08:13-08:00November 11th, 2016|Car Accidents|Comments Off

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