On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Oct 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Statistics from sources like the AAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demonstrate that distracted driving is the cause of at least one out of 10 fatal motor vehicle accidents in the United States. A driving distraction is anything that takes your...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Aug 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
During 2017, more than 5,900 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents, according to the most recent statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This included 858 pedestrian fatalties in California alone. Although this...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Jul 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
California has some of the most aggressive drivers in the country, according to a 2019 study. With so many drivers on the roads, this combination can lead to a heightened risk of motor vehicle accidents. This includes fatal and near-fatal accidents, like the one that...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | May 28, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Part of the day-to-day grind for many workers in the Sacramento area is using public transportation. Riding the bus can be a more economical and environmentally friendly way to travel compared to driving a car, and it is normally a pretty uneventful process. However,...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | May 19, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In California, pedestrian accidents occur every day. Many people in northern California commute to work by foot at least part of the way. Unfortunately for pedestrians, walking can be risky, and hundreds of people are injured or killed in an accident with a car,...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Apr 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In California and across the United States, there has been a rise in vehicles with advanced technologies that allow the performance of certain tasks without the driver. Although this can be a positive development in many situations, the technology is still in its...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Apr 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Over the last several years, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular. You can use them when you’ve spent the night out on the town with your friends and don’t want to drive home drunk. You can quickly get a ride for an early morning...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Apr 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrians have a 1.5 greater chance of being killed in a crash than a vehicle’s occupants because, among other things, they have virtually no protection against vehicles. Pedestrians should remember some other unsettling facts about motor vehicle accidents while...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Nov 25, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Between 1982 and 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 15,250 people have died in all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, accidents. That number includes 756 fatal accidents in California alone.You may enjoy the freedom and fun of riding a recreational...
On behalf of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP | Oct 29, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many California drivers like to use cruise control on long commutes or road trips. It allows you to stretch your legs and sit more comfortably. However, research suggests that cruise control may increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Why should drivers think...
