Since 2003, the percentage of fatal car accident victims who are pedestrians has increased from 11% to 14%, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That alarming trend has been[…]
In the first article of this series, we discussed the problem of crashes involving large trucks on California’s highways. In the second installment, we examined the reasons those accidents occur. In this concluding article, we[…]
In Part 1 of this series, we examined the problem of crashes involving large trucks (those weighing more than 10,000 pounds) on California’s highways. In this article, we explore the reasons those accidents occur. In[…]
Accidents involving large trucks — defined as trucks that weigh more than 10,000 pounds — are more likely to cause death and serious injury than other highway crashes. While dump trucks and garbage trucks are[…]
Multiple vehicle collisions are common on California’s congested highways. A tragic example occurred last year when a big rig collided with a car, starting a chain reaction that involved ten vehicles on Highway 17 near[…]
About 34 million passenger vehicles in the United States may be affected by the recall of defective airbags announced last month. The recall is necessary because defective parts, including an inflator and propellant devices, cause[…]
Most people have heard horror stories about hospital patients who are admitted for a minor procedure and die after exposure to an infectious disease. Unfortunately, those stories are more common than many believe. Hospital-acquired infections,[…]
As the weather warms up and more people walk and play outside, it is important to be aware of nearby dogs who pose a biting threat. Although most dogs are very friendly and safe to[…]
Being in a car accident can be a frightening experience, even if it is a relatively minor accident. It can be difficult to understand exactly what to do after your accident: who to talk to,[…]