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Pedestrian Deaths Increasing in the United States
For the first time in 26 years, pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased. Currently, car-versus-pedestrian accidents account for 15 percent of all traffic-related deaths annually. Projected data indicates this number is not likely to drop anytime soon, unless changes are implemented to increase pedestrian safety near high traffic areas. A report published recently […]
History of Falling Increases Risk of Auto Accidents for Older Drivers
A new study shows that elderly drivers who have had one or more recent falls are significantly more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, as opposed to elderly individuals who have no history of falling. This information comes from research released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers […]
“Vision Zero” Safety Project Zeros in on Dangerous Sacramento Roads
For a new community-based program, pedestrian and bicycle advocates are working with officials to zero in on improving the safety of dangerous roads in Sacramento. The project, aptly named “Vision Zero,” is an international movement that began in Sweden and made its way to several U.S. cities. It is based on the concept that the […]
Most Drivers Regularly Engage in Reckless Driving Habits
A recent study by the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that 87 percent of drivers participated in reckless driving habits while behind the wheel during the previous month. In an attempt to analyze and bring awareness to road safety issues, AAA examined dangerous driving behaviors including failure to wear seat […]
Clay Arnold’s Aunt Selected for Outstanding Citizen Award
On March 11, Eleanor Lambert, the aunt of Arnold Law Firms Clay Arnold, received the Sacramento County District Attorneys Outstanding Citizen Award for her testimony in the criminal case People v. Costello & Costello. Lambert was nominated by Bruce Chang for her willingness to assist in the case and facilitate the criminal justice process. The […]
California Launches Effort to Fix Dangerous Highway 193
Rural, winding California highways can be beautiful and scenic. Yet, many of these same roads present dangerous conditions for motorists, including Highway 193 in the Newcastle area. Over a four year span, there were 34 collisions, including three fatalities, along a particularly curvy 1.1-mile segment of Highway 193. All but one of the collisions were […]
Most Americans Not Ready for Self-Driving Vehicles
A new survey conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) suggests that most Americans do not trust self-driving vehicles. The results of the survey are surprising to automakers and technology companies that are developing self-driving (autonomous) vehicles. Many businesses promote the introduction of autonomous cars as a way to increase roadway safety. Yet, according to […]
Pothole Damage Costs Americans $3 Billion Annually
Recent heavy storms in Sacramento have caused dangerous asphalt pavement failures in the region. Potholes result when water gets under the pavement, disrupting the supporting soil, and vehicle traffic then breaks the weakened asphalt surface. Drivers usually go out of their way to avoid potholes, and — according to a new study — they may […]
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California Sees Rise in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes: “Lane Splitting” May Be to Blame
A recent report provided by California’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System revealed that motorcycle accidents and related fatalities are once again on the rise. An analysis of statewide crash data found that fatal motorcycle collisions have increased 23 percent since 2010. The recent data shows a reverse of an earlier trend, wherein fatal motorcycle crashes were in […]
NHTSA Sees Spike in Traffic Fatalities
In 2006, the entire state of California experienced a notable drop in fatal traffic accidents. Four years later, 2,739 road were deaths reported, 36 percent lower than 2006. Unfortunately, this promising trend has reversed in recent years. Between 2010 and 2013, the number of traffic-related deaths rose by 13 percent and continues to climb annually. According to […]