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Could a Fatal Bay Area Tow Truck Crash Have Been Prevented?
On June 16th, tragedy struck the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Several of the city’s workers were out fixing pipes on 28th Street in Diamond Heights. That’s when a vehicle broke loose from a tow truck and ran into one of the utility plumbers. The woman did not survive the crash, and now authorities…
Swimming Safety 101: How Summer Drowning Accidents Can Happen
Drowning deaths can occur during any time of the year, but they are more likely to happen during the warm summer months. More Californians are using swimming pools or visiting nearby beaches. In other cases, people are exposed to drowning risks while participating in athletic or school progThe teams. Recently, a 15-year-old San The teamon…
Understanding the Controversy Behind Dockless Scooters in the Bay Area
Dockless scooters have significantly increased in popularity since being released in late March. Several Bay Area cities, including San Jose, are grappling with how to regulate the dockless ridesharing companies. There are several concerns about the safety of using dockless scooters. People can unlock these 25-pound electric scooters by finding one and paying to use…
Automakers Recall Vehicles with Defective Airbag Systems
Several automotive recalls are underway due to various defects that keep seatbelts and airbags from working during car accidents. Audi’s recall covers more than 139,000 sedans with potentially defective airbag sensors. Kia is recalling more than 507,000 vehicles with airbag control units that can short-circuit. The airbag control unit deploys the seatbelt pretensioners (which tighten…
Summer is the “Deadliest 100 Days” for Teenage Drivers
AAA is sounding the alarm bell over the “Deadliest 100 Days of Driving for Teenagers”. Each year between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there is an increase in the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents involving teenage drivers. According to AAA, there is an annual 15 percent increase in car accidents during this period compared…
Recent Bay Area Motorcycle Accidents Responsible for Several Deaths
Multiple fatal Bay Area motorcycle accidents occurred in June. Three weeks ago, a motorcyclist was killed while riding on Interstate 880 in San Jose. Another crash in mid-June on Highway 101 in Mountain View took the life of a 28-year-old motorcyclist. In early June, a motorcyclist riding near Livermore died after an SUV pulled out…
Beware: Drunk Driving Accidents Increase on July 4th
Independence Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the country. Millions of Americans celebrate the July 4th holiday by spending time with family and friends while grilling food and enjoying recreational activities. However, July 4th is also notorious for having higher rates of alcohol consumption. Statistics on July 4th drunk driving accidents show…
NHTSA Issues Dire Warning for Ford and Mazda Pickup Truck Owners
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a second “Do Not Drive” warning for Ford and Mazda pickup truck owners. According to NHTSA, 2006 Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series pickup trucks contain Takata airbag inflators that have an increased risk of exploding. Takata airbag inflators, which are at the center of the largest automotive…
Consumer Groups Accuse Tesla of Deceptively Marketing Autopilot Feature
Consumer safety groups are accusing Tesla of deceptively marketing the Autopilot feature used in many of its vehicles. The Center for Auto Safety and Consumer Watchdog say that consumers could be misled into believing that Autopilot is a “true” self-driving feature. As a result, Tesla owners may inadvertently jeopardize their own safety by relying too…
Uber and Lyft End Controversial Forced Arbitration Policies for Sexual Assault Claims
Uber and Lyft agreed to end their controversial forced arbitration policies for sexual assault claims. Forced arbitration clauses are found within the fine print of contracts. These policies force consumers to arbitrate their grievances, rather than seek justice in court by filing a lawsuit. Victims who were sexually assaulted while using these ridesharing services can…
