Bicycle accident fatalities hit a 25-year high in California in 2019. With the pandemic, bicycle sales have exploded and as auto traffic resumes so will collisions. Under California law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. They have a legal right to occupy a lane and use the road. And as vehicles the […]
Car / Truck / Motorcycle / SUV Accidents
Texting and Driving
Texting and driving is illegal in California. Currently, drivers who text while behind the wheel are subject to a fine. Starting July 1st, 2021, a second distracted driving violation will result in a point on a driver’s license. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in the Bay Area. Texting […]
Driving on Drugs – Getting Worse
Drunk driving remains one of the top safety threats on our highways. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports that more than 1,000 people are killed in DUI accidents in California each year. Alcohol is not the only culprit. A recent study concluded that more fatal accidents can be linked to drugs than alcohol. Research by […]
Senior Drivers – Not as Dangerous as Believed
It is a common belief that senior drivers are dangerous. The stereotype is that older drivers have declining abilities and more likely to be involved in a crash. That’s the conclusion of a Georgia State University study that found that 60% of Americans believe that senior drivers are a danger on the roads. The core […]
Three Things You Should Never Say After A Car Accident
Car accidents always come as a surprise. One minute you are driving not anticipating a collision and the next you are standing at a crash scene trying to put the pieces together and, if you are lucky, getting information from the other driver. It is normal to be confused and overwhelmed and as a result […]
