Alameda Personal Injury Law Blog
Self-driving vehicles are not a road safety panacea
You have likely been told that self-driving cars will bring complete safety to California roads as all driver mistakes that lead to accidents will be eliminated. However, a study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars will only...
Teen driver safety a priority during “100 deadliest days”
AAA says that, for every mile traveled, teen drivers are three times more likely than adults are to be in a fatal crash. Teens are at an especially high risk for a crash in the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Both parents and teens in California should...
How rural roads endanger drivers more than city roads
Heavy traffic can raise the risk for a crash, so most drivers in California are rightfully cautious when navigating urban roads. However, this is not the only factor that can make a road dangerous, and drivers should be aware that even the least populated areas can be...
GHSA: pedestrian deaths continued to rise in 2019
You were injured as a pedestrian here in California, and now you're wondering how you can seek compensatory damages. A lot will depend on proving the driver's negligence. The person may be an Uber or Lyft driver, which will make the case a little more complex. In any...
Older cars cause most number of defect-related crashes
Residents of California who own an older vehicle may be more prone to neglect routine maintenance, and this can affect their risk for a car crash. Many accidents are caused by defective vehicle equipment, and their number may rise as more people hold onto their older...
Nursing homes must meet standards to prevent resident deaths
When an elderly loved one requires daily assistance beyond what you are able to provide, you must make a difficult decision about who to entrust with your loved one’s care. Whether you select an assisted living, memory care or continuing care retirement community for...
Car crash deaths have been on the rise
California drivers should know that there has been a significant increase in the number of car crash fatalities. This is according to the National Safety Council, which estimated that nearly 39,000 people died in 2019 in car accidents. As for the reasons behind this...
The importance of a safe following distance
California drivers should know that rear-end collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are the most common type of motor vehicle accident. Many of these collisions are caused by drivers who follow too closely to the vehicle in front...
The risk involved in drowsy driving
Perhaps you were injured in a car crash with a drowsy driver here in Hayward, California. Perhaps you were in a situation with a Lyft or Uber driver; it's well-known that ridesharing drivers are especially prone to work even while drowsy. Whatever happened, there is...
Truckers who are more reliant on coffee may be crashing more
Truckers in California may want to ask themselves how many cups of coffee they need to get through the work day. One study seems to say that the more they drink, the more likely they are to suffer from poor health and to get into accidents. The study was conducted by...
