by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Automobile consumers in California have looked to the federal five-star safety rating system since the 1990s when shopping for new vehicles. The New Car Assessment Program emerged under the strong leadership of a safety advocate while she served at the National...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
The transportation nonprofit Go Safe Labs has released a report on car accident numbers and rates in 2019. Researchers, after analyzing some 2 million collisions occurring from 2018 to 2019, have come up with a list of the 10 worst cities for accidents. California...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Any car accident is upsetting, but it is especially disturbing when multiple cars are involved. One of the largest car accidents in the United States involved 194 cars. Thankfully, there were no fatalities in this incident, but it was likely a legal nightmare...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
A 65-year-old California woman walking her dog was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver traveling west on Pearblossom Highway. The accident occurred around 8 p.m. on Jan. 23. The driver then fled the scene and caused a second accident, this time involving...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Personal Injury
Truck accidents are a growing concern in California. Because the state is a prominent destination for deliveries and produces a variety of products shipped across the country, these vehicles are constantly on the road. The risks of a truck crash have long been...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
After auto accidents, Californians will often be unsure of what they should do next. Medical expenses, lost wages and other problems will frequently arise. While a legal filing is an option to recover compensation for what was lost, a factor that might recede into the...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Red-light running crashes kill hundreds of people every year in California and across the U.S. In 2016, the number came to more than 800, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. More than half of the fatalities are individuals other than the red-light...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Every day across the U.S., at least nine people die in car crashes resulting from distracted driving. Most California motorists think of phone use when they think of distracted driving, but anything that takes one’s eyes or mind from the road is a distraction....
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is an issue that many drivers in California have to contend with, but it’s not just phones and touchscreens that have proven to be distracting. Researchers with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed the safety features on a number of...
by Michael R. Kaiser | Car Accidents
California drivers who use car safety systems are at a higher risk for distracted driving, according to a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Researchers have pointed out which systems in particular raise the risk. To arrive at their conclusions,...
