While prom should be a time of celebration, it can quickly be marred by a tragic teen car accident. Therefore, we would like to join the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in reminding all students and parents that safety behind the wheel is especially important on prom night. As we have previously discussed on [...] Read more »
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month Targeting San Diego Drivers
by vaagelaw April 5, 2013 » Add the first comment.
April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In San Diego and across California, law enforcement will be out in force. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), and more than 200 law enforcement agencies recently announced that enhanced enforcement will be conducted throughout the month of April. The aim of the [...] Read more »
Are California Teen Driving Fatalities On the Rise?
by vaagelaw March 29, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Across the country, the Governors Highway Safety reports that teen highway deaths increased dramatically for the first six months of 2012. Driver deaths for 16-year-olds increased 24 percent, while 17-year-old driver deaths increased 15 percent. As San Diego accident attorneys, the results are alarming because they suggest that the long-standing decline in yearly deaths, which [...] Read more »
Law Enforcement Warning Drivers to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Responsibly
by vaagelaw March 15, 2013 » Add the first comment.
There will be events throughout the San Diego area to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. However, because many involve green beer and other alcoholic beverages, law enforcement is warning drivers to celebrate responsibly. “St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated saint’s days in the world, but all too often it shares that great [...] Read more »
New Study Suggests San Diego Red-Light Runners Should Heed Their Own Advice
by vaagelaw February 22, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Red-light running is one of the most common causes of serious crashes at San Diego intersections. Across the country, red-light runners injure an estimated 165,000 people annually. In more than half of all fatal red light accidents, the victims are other drivers and pedestrians. Despite the risks, red-light running remains a serious problem on our [...] Read more »
Can You Guess How Many Cars Were Recalled in 2012?
by vaagelaw January 29, 2013 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego product liability attorneys, we suspect that many consumers would be surprised to learn how many vehicles were recalled in 2012. In total, over 16 million vehicles were recalled last year. While the number may seem high, it actually marks an improvement over recent years. In 2010, automakers recalled a staggering 30 million [...] Read more »
CHP Targets Teens In New Distracted Driving Campaign
by vaagelaw January 28, 2013 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego accident attorneys, we know that driver distraction is quickly becoming one of the leading causes of car accidents. In fact, an alarming 80 percent of vehicle crashes involve some kind of driver distraction. To combat the growing problem, the California Highway Patrol is launching a new campaign targeting teen drivers. The campaign, [...] Read more »
California Highway Patrol to Target Aggressive Driving in 2013
by vaagelaw January 24, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Aggressive driving is a growing concern on California’s roadways. Across the country, crash statistics show that more than 13,000 people have been injured or killed since 1990 in accidents caused by aggressive driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as “when individuals commit a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to [...] Read more »
New Laws For 2013 Aim to Keep San Diego Drivers Safer on the Road
by vaagelaw January 14, 2013 » Add the first comment.
In California, several new laws took effect on January 1 that will help keep San Diego drivers safer on the road. The laws address a number of important issues from child safety seats to driving under the influence. “Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these new laws in advance of the new year. Adhering [...] Read more »
San Diego Accident Lawyers: Is Drugged Driving on the Rise in California?
by vaagelaw December 7, 2012 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego accident lawyers, we are concerned by reports that “drugged” driving may be on the rise in California. In fact, according to a recent report, it has even surpassed drunk driving. A recent California Office of Traffic Safety survey of nine cities during Friday and Saturday nights found that drugs that can affect [...] Read more »
