There has been distracted driving as early as there has been driving but distraction due to cell phones has found a unique place in the distracted driving world. In 2019 alone, there were 3,142 automobile fatalities nationwide directly linked to distracted driving. Of the roughly 3,606 automobile fatalities in California in 2019, it is [...]
Humans have felt the need for speed for centuries. We first tasted it on horseback, then by train, and more recently in a car. The speeds at which anyone in a modern car can reach are truly astounding when you consider that the Model T topped out at 40 mph and now a Tesla can [...]
Despite what the band Missing Persons wants you to believe, people do walk in Los Angeles. In fact, they walk all over California including on the roads and byways of the state and increasingly they are being hit by cars and unfortunately are dying as a result. Between 2014 and 2018, pedestrian deaths in California [...]
California is just second to Texas in the total number of lane miles it has in the state: an impressive 396,540 miles of roads throughout the state. While we would like to hope that all 396,540 miles of road are defect free and perfectly safe to drive on, the reality is that road design, construction, [...]
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is one of the most important types of coverage you should have on your car insurance policy. The benefit in carrying it far outweighs its cost. It costs just a few extra dollars monthly on your premium and it protects you if you are involved in an accident with a driver who [...]
California, like virtually every other state in the country, mandates that every vehicle operated or parked on its roads be insured. Typically, this means that the owner of the vehicle obtains insurance from a company that sells automobile insurance. If you go this route, California law requires every vehicle to carry a minimum of insurance [...]
Impaired driving is a national epidemic and one that has not spared Encino or Los Angeles. In fact, in 2016, the highest number of alcohol-related driving deaths in the state of California occurred in Los Angeles County. The year 2019 saw 1,066 total alcohol-related fatalities in California, a figure which does not include those drivers [...]
Ridesharing in California and the United States has evolved significantly since the days of calling your friend to see if they could give you a lift and then paying them a few dollars for gas money. In 2009, Uber was born offering an elegant solution for people needing rides by connecting them with drivers who [...]
Did you know California bicycle accidents are on the rise? Riding a bicycle is one of the more pure and simple joys of life that virtually anyone can enjoy. For many, it is a source of recreation and for others, it is a means to get to work or school without the incurring the cost [...]
US Car Accident Statistics May Surprise You Hopefully, you’ve never been in a car accident. Chances are, though, that you have. Did you know that 77% of car drivers in the US have been in at least one car accident over the course of their lives? In 2019, There were approximately 6,756,000 motor vehicle accidents. [...]
