Category Archives: Car Accidents
Prop 213 and Car Accident Compensation in California
California voters passed Proposition 213 (Prop 213 or the Personal Responsibility Act of 1996) in the 1990s. When the law went into effect on November 6, 1996, it changed how uninsured motorists can receive compensation for damages after an auto accident. The law bars uninsured drivers from recovering compensation for general damages under some… Read More »
Hyundai and Kia Engine Fires Spark Another Federal Investigation and Possible Recall
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS), a nonprofit auto safety group, is asking for an immediate recall for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. CAS claims that more than 2.9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S. could suffer from a defect that causes engine fires. According to the organization,… Read More »
Is Ford Facing Another Recall Regarding an Engine Stalling Problem?
Ford Motor Company announced that it is recalling 1.5 million Ford Focus vehicles. The recall is a response to an issue that is causing the vehicles to stall. Engine Stalls Leave Ford Drivers in Potential Danger In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on October 24, Ford stated that the… Read More »
Did Reckless Driving Send 5 People to the Hospital?
It was early morning on March 20th when screeching tires and crunching metal disturbed the calm of the morning streets. When police arrived on the scene, five people needed to be rushed to the hospital. However, the severity of the crash meant rescuers had a lot of work to do before they could even… Read More »
A Traffic Death Raises More Legal Concerns About Tesla’s Autopilot Mode
On March 23rd, a Tesla Model X travelling down southbound 101 in Mountain View crashed into a concrete barrier. The impact set the car on fire, and the driver did not survive. Now, investigators are discovering more disturbing information about the crash and raising legal questions about Tesla’s Autopilot Mode. Is Tesla’s Autopilot Mode… Read More »
What Does a Self-Driving Lawsuit Mean for Autonomous Vehicles?
Autonomous vehicles are being hailed as the future of driving. The industry claims that these vehicles will reduce auto accidents by up to 90 percent by the year 2050, and that they will save nearly $127 billion worldwide by 2027. However, these predictions are still years away, and there are many tests that this… Read More »
Is Pokémon Go a Distracted Driving Crisis?
In July of 2016, Pokemon Go was released to an eager audience. Fans were able to catch pocket monsters through their mobile phones using an augmented reality (AR) app. This led many gamers to get off the couch and go outside, but there was a drawback. Some people used this mobile phone app while… Read More »
What If I’m Hit by an Uninsured Driver in California?
Every year when winter falls on San Francisco, driving becomes more challenging. Rain, cold and winds at this time of the year often catch drivers off guard, and then the crashes start. If you aren’t up to date on your insurance coverage, then this is the time of year to get everything straightened out…. Read More »
Are Infotainment System Causing Distracted Driving Crashes?
When driving a vehicle, it’s been considered acceptable to reach over and tune the radio or to adjust the vehicle’s climate controls. These simplistic tasks usually aren’t enough to take a driver’s attention away from the road, but that’s changed over the years. Now we have cellphones, portable DVD players and portable gaming consoles… Read More »
Could Distracted Driving Be Stopped by Smart Cars?
If you’ve been paying attention to the media lately, then you know autonomous vehicles are the future of driving. These new cars will be able to pick you up and take you wherever you need to go without the need of a driver. Experts even claim that autonomous vehicles will be safer and eliminate… Read More »