The FMCSA reports approximately 510,000 traffic crashes involving large trucks occurred in 2019. Of these crashes, 114,000 caused injuries and 4,479 resulted in fatalities. In 82% of truck accidents with a fatality, the deaths were occupants in other cars or pedestrians. Speeding and distracted driving are the most frequently recorded
Commercial trucks are significantly larger, heavier, and more difficult to maneuver than passenger cars, so collisions between these vehicles often result in extensive property damage and devastating injuries. Victims who are lucky enough to survive such a collision can face debilitating injuries and medical conditions that require expensive, ongoing treatment
Bicycling is a great way to get a cardio workout, a convenient means of transportation, and a hobby that draws many enthusiasts. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous to share the road with much larger and faster motor vehicles, and thousands are injured in bicycle accidents every year. If you enjoy
There are many factors that can contribute to bicycle accidents, some of which are related to drivers in their automobiles. Oftentimes, drivers fail to consider the fact that they are sharing the road with motorcyclists and bicyclists and make mistakes, such as making turns without looking for cyclists and not
There is an undeniable appeal to motorcycles. Whether you hear one from a distance or see one up close, it’s hard to ignore how cool they seem. This impression of motorcycles has lasted for generations. Though they do seem cool, motorcycles are incredibly dangerous. There are high rates of accidents,
General Motors is recalling over 800,000 vehicles in the United States for front seat belts that may fail and suspension problems. The seat belt recall covers over 600,000 2019 through 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks. Chevrolet has also included the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe
On Tuesday afternoon there was another fatal big truck crash on Southbound Interstate 5. Much the same as the big truck crash in South Sacramento in early September this crash also involved multiple vehicles with serious injuries. The California Highway Patrol reports that several people were transported to local hospitals
A study released this week finds many of the near autonomous driving systems remain flawed and dangerous to use. The AAA research revealed that over the course of 4,000 test miles even the most sophisticated “active driving assistance” systems were far from 100 percent reliable. The systems tested experiencing a
Over the recent July 4th weekend the California Highway Patrol statewide arrested 700 suspected intoxicated drivers on California roadways. Over the same weekend 54 people died from injuries sustained in automobile accidents and at least 25% of those killed were not wearing a seatbelt. As our state slowly starts to
Often times we will meet with a car crash victim and one of the first things they tell us is they have full coverage car insurance. When we dive a little deeper we learn that what they believe is “full coverage” is often inadequate to protect their interests. Car insurance
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