Category: Car Accidents

 

Illegal Street Racing in SoCal Prompts LAPD Sting Operation

Jul 13, 2021

The streets and roadways around Los Angeles County and throughout California are dangerous as-is. A recent National Safety Council (NSC) report found that the estimated mileage death rate for the year 2020 was 1.49 deaths per 100 vehicle miles traveled...

 

2 killed, 1 injured after car plunges into backyard pool in Chino

Jul 8, 2021

Two people were killed and another person was injured in the early morning hours Wednesday when a corvette crashed into a median and landed in a backyard swimming pool in Chino. The Los Angeles Times reported that police were called...

 

Worst Traffic in America Ranking No Longer Held by Los Angeles, According to New Study

Jun 30, 2021

For nearly 40 years, Los Angeles has held the dubious distinction of having the worst traffic in the country. A variety of studies throughout the past four decades have consistently confirmed that Los Angeles’ traffic congestion is unlike anything else...

 

Car Accident Kills Qatari Runner on Eve of Tokyo Olympics

Jun 29, 2021

A Qatari sprinter who won the bronze medal in the 400-meter race at the 2017 world championships died Saturday in a car accident. The Qatar Olympic Committee confirmed that Abdalelah Haroun, who was born in Sudan and became eligible to...

 

Black American Traffic Deaths Skyrocket After Coronavirus Lockdowns

Jun 23, 2021

Despite COVID-19 stay-at-home orders forcing many people to remain at home throughout the year, 2020 was especially dangerous for drivers. As we’ve noted in previous blogs, early data released by the National Safety Council (NSC) last year indicated that although...

 

The Top 10 Factors That Can Affect Your Car Insurance Rates

Jun 22, 2021

Depending on where you live, the daunting process of shopping for car insurance can leave you with more questions than answers. How can one online search for standard car insurance turn up so many different quotes? Why is one company...

 

Fiery Interstate Car Crash in Alabama Leaves 9 Children and 1 Adult Dead

Jun 22, 2021

A multi-car crash involving at least 15 vehicles occurred on Interstate 65 in Butler County, Alabama, Saturday. The fatal car accident took place near Greenville, approximately 40 miles south of the Alabama state capital of Montgomery. At the time of...

 

‘Gone Girl’ Actress Lisa Banes Dies From Injuries Following Scooter Hit-and-Run

Jun 15, 2021

Lisa Banes, an actress best known for her roles in “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail,” died after being the victim of a hit-and-run scooter crash in New York City. Banes, 65, was crossing the street on June 4 in the Upper...

 

Preventing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions: A Look at Car Accidents Involving Animals

Jun 10, 2021

California is home to a variety of different animal species. Bears, coyotes, deer, cougars, and more can be found throughout the vast Golden State landscape. As industrialization and urban infrastructure has expanded, humans and wildlife habitats are more closely connected...

 

What Types of Damages are Recoverable After Being the Victim of a California Car Accident?

Jun 10, 2021

Despite practicing safe driving habits and taking all necessary precautions on the road, the odds of being involved in a motor vehicle collision in Southern California are inordinately high. The California Highway Patrol’s most recent annual study confirmed 277,160 injuries...


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