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U.S. Highways See Increased Fatality Rate During Lockdown

Article: U.S. Highways See Increased Fatality Rate During Lockdown

New preliminary data from the National Safety Council has confirmed that fatal crashes became much more prevalent nationally in March, just as states began implementing stay at home orders.

Speeding Tickets Citing 100+ MPH Surge in California

Article: Speeding Tickets Citing 100+ MPH Surge in California

Empty California highways have led to a spike in speeding tickets issued for driving in excess of 100 mph.  According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in the month after Safer at Home was enacted, nearly 87 percent more drivers were cited for excessive speeding.

Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk

Article: Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk

Because freeway traffic is mostly flowing unimpeded, the average speed of traffic is increased.  If a collision does occur, it will most likely happen at a higher speed, potentially resulting in a more severe crash and higher risk of serious injury.

Proper Tire Maintenance Can Prevent Car Crashes

Article: Proper Tire Maintenance Can Prevent Car Crashes

The maintenance of your vehicle's tires can play a surprisingly large role in keeping you and your family safe.  Worn tires can dramatically increase the risk of a collision or rollover accident. 

Los Angeles' Vision Zero Plan is Not Working...Yet

Article: Los Angeles' Vision Zero Plan is Not Working...Yet

Vision Zero has had an impact on reducing traffic deaths, and especially pedestrian deaths, in some cities and countries across the United States and Europe. Los Angeles, however, tells a very different story.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Article: Happy Lunar New Year!

2020, the year of the rat, is upon us!  While typically portrayed as a pest in America, in Chinese culture, the rat is seen as a sign of intelligence, wealth, and fertility.

Third-Party Liability in Workers' Compensation Claims

Article: Third-Party Liability in Workers' Compensation Claims

With a valid third-party liability claim, injured workers can receive immediate medical treatment through a workers' compensation claim while simultaneously pursuing compensation from the at-fault party under personal injury law. 

CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Ends with 491 DUI Arrests

Article: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Ends with 491 DUI Arrests

California Highway Patrol (CHP) set a maximum enforcement period over the New Years holiday, resulting in 491 arrests for driving under the influence over a 30-hour period beginning 6:01 p.m. New Year's Eve and ending 11:59 p.m. New Years Day.