Federal authorities say a “critical safety gap” in Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions. These collisions resulted in 14 fatalities and “many others” resulting in serious injuries. The findings come from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) analysis of 956 crashes where the Tesla Autopilot system
So many things can go badly when a boat is involved. Since 2020 there has been a surge in boat purchases and a rise in boating accidents and fatalities. Although licensing requirements do exist, they are not widely followed or enforced. Sadly, this includes some operators who’ve had their driver’s
Alameda County’s lead prosecutor, Pamela Price, has filed suit against several auto insurers including Progressive and USAA, software companies, tech developers CCC information Systems and Mitchell International. A 69-page complaint filed in April, alleges these companies have been working hand-in-glove to shortchange California drivers on payouts for totaled cars. These
A San Bernardino County jury awarded two women $18 million after determining their insurance carrier acted in bad faith after it failed to pay out more than $100,000 to cover damages. Jurors awarded Pinon Hills residents Jennifer Garnier and Angela Toft $6 million for pain and suffering and $12 million
May starts what some call the 100 deadliest days of summer. This is the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the average teen driver fatality crash rate spikes by over 40%. Some car crashes appear to be unavoidable, but most are preventable by exercising some simple safety practices. Summertime
Temeika Clay couldn’t understand why her car insurance premium shot up 80 percent. When Temeika did some digging and obtained the LexisNexis credit report for her Chevy Camaro which revealed GM was collecting data about her driving tendencies and making that information available to insurance companies for a profit. “Never
A Tesla may have been operating on the Autopilot driving system when he hit and killed a motorcyclist on Friday, April 19, 2024. The fatal event raises questions about whether a recent recall went far enough to ensure Tesla drivers are using Autopilot pay attention to the road. After the
With gas prices exceeding $7 per gallon in many areas of California, bicycles have once again become a money saving option and popular way to get around. Because of their size and light weight, they are easy to move around and travel by bike can even be faster than travel
Caltrans has installed what they are calling a “Turbo Roundabout” near Gilroy, California. This first of its kind in the state was installed at what is a notoriously dangerous intersection and this has led to a poor safety record since opening. Caltrans built the three-lane roundabout at the intersection of
With the time change comes increased sunlight and eventually warmer temperatures. This is when road construction and road repairs ramp up. This increase in construction comes with an increase in work zone accidents. Between 2021 and 2022, work zone fatalities increased by 7 percent while overall roadway fatalities declined by 1.7
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