As an avid motorcyclist, as well as a personal injury attorney, I understand the importance of preventative planning in avoiding accidents of all types, including motorcycle accidents. I have learned over the years that one of the most important things a motorcyclist can do is to learn and practice basic riding skills. That’s why I […]
Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween
According to Allstate Insurance Company, the number of pedestrians in California who are hit by vehicles jumps 25 percent on Halloween when compared with the rest of the year. This year could be particularly dangerous, since Halloween is on a weekend and there could be more kids and more vehicles on the roads than there […]
Toyota and Honda Recalling Millions of Vehicles
In what feels a bit like deja vu, Toyota and Honda are recalling millions of vehicles due to brake problems. Late last year and earlier this year, Toyota recalled over 10 million vehicles due to unintended acceleration issues. These latest recalls will affect 1.53 million Avalon, Highlander and Lexus vehicles. Honda is recalling an unknown […]
California Motorcycle Fatalities Down for First Time in 11 Years
The number of people who died in California motorcycle accidents has decreased for the first time in 11 years, from 560 in 2008 to 394 in 1009, according to California’s Office of Traffic Safety. In addition, motorcycle deaths in the U.S. have decreased for the first time in over a decade as well – from […]
Deadly 2009 Crash Blamed on Trucker Fatigue
The NTSB ruled that a truck driver suffering from fatigue caused a car accident when his tractor trailer hit a line of stopped cars. In June 2009, a 76 year old truck driver encountered a line of stopped cars on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma. His rig, which weighed 40,000 pounds, crashed into the line of […]