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Who is Liable for Accidents in Blocked Bike Lanes in California?

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Bike lanes are meant to be a safe way for cyclists to share the road, but unfortunately, they can lead to quite a few accidents. It's fairly common for other vehicles to pull over into a bike lane and end up causing a wreck....more

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What To Do if You Witness a Car Accident

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The first action you should take after witnessing a crash is to call 911. Alerting emergency services is essential for getting help to the scene quickly. When you call, provide clear and precise information to the operator....more

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California's Daylighting Law: Keeping Vulnerable Road Users Safe

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As with many states throughout the United States, California deals with an extremely high number of traffic-related accidents that harm pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders, and others. For this reason, legislators have...more

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Driverless Dilemma: Are We Lab Rats Without Legal Recourse in the Experiment of Autonomous Driving?

In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative accountability is unraveling in front...more

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Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Be Avoided Here’s How

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and death worldwide, but many of these accidents are preventable with proactive measures. This comprehensive guide explores various strategies and tips that individuals can...more

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Rollover Accidents: We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions

Picture it: You’re riding on a highway at a nice speed when all of a sudden something (or someone) appears in front of you so quickly that you have no option except to try to avoid a collision. In your attempt to avoid the...more

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Motor Vehicle Accidents: 10 Factors for Consideration

Motor vehicle accidents are a significant public health concern worldwide, causing millions of injuries and fatalities each year. While accidents can occur due to various factors, including human error, mechanical failures,...more

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Get ready, Washingtonians — 20,000 scooters soon may be part of cityscape

In the cooler, rainier autumnal weather, transportation officials may be planting the seeds of significant change for the health, safety, and way that residents and visitors get around Washington, D.C. They may allow a...more

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Have Electric Scooters Pushed Cities Too Far?

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In our May 31 article, “Scooters – The Next Mobility Wave”, we talked about how electric scooters such as Lime, Bird, and Spin have been taking cities by storm. We noted how they are many times met with enthusiasm by the...more

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Self-Driving Cars: Are You In or Out?

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Autonomous vehicle testing and development continues to accelerate. Problems and setbacks, however, have delayed technology advancement and assessment, and influenced public perception of this new transportation mechanism....more

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NTSB Preliminary Report Reminds That Driver Error Persists

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued its preliminary report concerning the March 18, 2018 incident in Tempe, Arizona in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Volvo XC90 sport utility vehicle...more

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Drinking and Driving: How Driverless Cars Will Overturn South Dakota v. Dole to Push the Drinking Age Back to 18

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The drinking age in the United States has historically teetered between 18 and 21. Under pressure surrounding the Vietnam War, Congress rolled back the minimum drinking age from 21 to 18 to reflect the draft age. Proponents...more

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Fatal Accident Put Autonomous Vehicle Programs Under Scrutiny

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High profile accidents related to autonomous vehicles are impacting the planned expansion of existing autonomous vehicle pilot programs. In 2016, a driver in Florida died while using autopilot mode on his vehicle...more

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