Human factors. The term could certainly cover a lot of territory, but in reality, it’s an important set of information that impacts each of us every day. You see, “human factors” is an area of research that strives to improve traffic safety by learning about drivers. Human factors research tackles safety-critical issues, such as distracted […]
Truck Driver Disqualification: What Does “Imminent Hazard” Mean?
Many people are unaware that the federal government has the power to disqualify unsafe drivers from operating commercial motor vehicles under certain circumstances. The U.S. Department of Transportation has the legal authority to do this when a driver constitutes an “imminent hazard” to public safety. Under federal law, an imminent hazard may apply to a […]
On-Duty Paramedics and Crashes. How Long Do You Have to Sue?
Have you ever wondered what happens when an emergency vehicle causes a crash? Crashes between emergency vehicles and other cars are not uncommon. After all, the nature of emergency work depends on timely responses to horrific accidents. But even in emergency circumstances, drivers of emergency vehicles, such as paramedics, cannot drive without regard to their […]
Are Our Students Safe? Serious School Bus Injuries and Deaths
California is one of the nation’s leaders in school bus safety. For 15 years, our state has mandated seat belts in school buses transporting our most precious cargo—our children. Still, all these years later, many California school buses do not have this basic safety equipment. Why? Older buses need not comply with the law. Only […]
Preliminary Numbers: Car Crash Death Rates Up in 2016
The last quarter of the year has just started and although it’s early to draw conclusions, initial figures of crash-related serious injuries and deaths continue to inflate annually. In fact, 2015 data showed the largest single-year increase in traffic deaths in 50 years. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 19,000 deaths and 2.2 million […]
