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AAA Report: Hit-and-Run Deaths Continue to Increase
Hit-and-run crashes are responsible for causing injuries and deaths in the Bay Area each year. Several recent hit-and-run crashes in the Bay Area can serve as examples. Last month, a hit-and-run driver in Oakland caused one death and two injuries. Another hit-and-run last month in Santa Clara critically injured a man. Police later apprehended the…
Caltrans to Solve Highway 17 Wildlife Collision Problem by 2021
Several of our previous blog posts discussed why Highway 17 is one of the most dangerous roads in California. Each year, there are numerous traffic collisions on this deadly road, which stretches from the South Bay Area to Santa Cruz. Wildlife collisions are another reason why there are accidents on Highway 17 each year. Last…
Cannabis Use Blamed for Recent Bay Area Car Accidents
The California Highway Patrol released more information on the Interstate 880 accident in Fremont that killed three people and injured five others. On May 15, several people called 911 to report a speeding driver. Moments later, the driver caused a five-vehicle wreck when he crashed into an SUV while making an abrupt lane change. Police suspect…
Tesla Accused of Hiding Workplace Injuries at Fremont Manufacturing Plant
Tesla is being accused of misrepresenting workplace injuries at its manufacturing plant in Fremont, California. According to an investigation conducted by Reveal, plant supervisors covered up reports of workplace injuries. Instead of reporting the injuries, plant supervisors allegedly dismissed or mislabeled the incidents to ensure they would not count against Tesla’s workplace safety statistics. Injuries…
Vision Zero Plan Aims to Reduce Bay Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Deaths
Hundreds of Bay Area cyclists and pedestrians are injured or killed in traffic accidents each year. A recent report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that San Jose and other Bay Area cities must continue to work on improving traffic safety. According to the report, there was a 40 percent increase in fatal…
Can California Transportation Authorities Make Highway 17 Safer?
Several recent blogs have discussed why Highway 17 is considered one of the deadliest roads in California. Each day, an estimated 63,000 people use the road, which connects the South Bay Area to Santa Cruz. Recent data shows there were 800 car accidents on Highway 17 last year. Caltrans, the Safe on 17 Commission and…
Ford Recalls 1.6 Million Vehicles with Dangerous Defects
Ford Motor Company is recalling almost two million vehicles with safety defects that are responsible for accidents or near-misses. If you own a Ford vehicle, then we encourage you to keep reading so you can determine if your vehicle has an unfixed recall. Recall #1: 2014-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Ford’s first recall…
Drunk Driving Accidents Continue to Plague the Bay Area
Several recent crashes in the Bay Area point to growing problem. Drunk driving crashes continue to cause injuries and deaths in San Jose and the surrounding areas. In late March, a drunk driving crash on Casselino Drive in San Jose caused two deaths and two injuries. The driver and a passenger died, while two other…
What Are the Most Dangerous Parts of Highway 17?
Highway 17 is one of the most dangerous roads in California. With its sharp turns, blind spots, wet roads and frequent conflict points (paths where vehicles can collide), Highway 17 sees hundreds of crashes each year. The highway has even earned the nicknames “Blood Alley” and “Killer 17”. However, some parts of Highway 17 may…
When Could I File a Third-Party Lawsuit for a Work Accident?
You may be able to recover compensation if you suffer injuries during a workplace accident. In many cases, you would seek compensation through California’s workers’ compensation system. You would most likely be unable to file a civil lawsuit against your or a loved one’s employer. However, you may be able to file a lawsuit if…
