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AAA Expects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase by One Million Since 2015
The 2016 Thanksgiving holiday season is projected to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, with the highest number of people traveling since 2007, according to AAA. During the Thanksgiving holiday period, which is identified as Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 27, AAA expects there to be an estimated 48.7 million people […]
Year-Long Distracted Driving Campaign Aims to Improve Roadway Safety
Distracted driving causes an estimated 3,000 fatalities across the country each year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has initiated a year-long safety campaign targeting adult drivers to reduce driver distraction across the state. The Adult Distracted Drivers traffic safety program, which runs through September 2017, will conduct more than 100 driving enforcement operations throughout California. […]
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
Dealing with damage from a serious accident can be both confusing and overwhelming. Insurance companies may be difficult to handle and may not have your best interest in mind. Hiring a personal injury attorney allows you to focus on recovering from injuries with the assurance that your lawyer is looking out for you. A competent […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month
On behalf of the Brain Injury Association, Arnold Law Firm would like to announce Brain Injury Awareness Month! In a report recently issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was estimated that 1.7 MILLION people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year – with TBI contributing to approximately 30% of all […]
Teen Accident Deaths on the Rise
Fatal teen auto accidents have spiked almost 10 percent since 2014, according to a recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Through interviews with driving instructors, AAA found that speeding, distracted driving and poor visualization of the roadway were the top mistakes teen drivers make while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
“5 to Drive” Campaign Promotes Safer Teen Driving
A new campaign intended to counter the rising number of teens killed in car accidents is underway through a collaboration with the Citrus Heights Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA). The initiative, called the “5 to Drive” campaign, encourages parents to have conversations with their teens before they begin driving on their […]
Highway 99 Ranked Most Dangerous in U.S.
California State Route 99 has just been declared the deadliest road in the U.S. According to an independent study conducted by ValuePenguin, the 424-mile highway that stretches across Central California has the highest number of deaths per 100 miles compared to any other road in the country. The survey analyzed data from the National Traffic […]
Coalition Created to Counter Growing Traffic Deaths
Traffic fatalities are on the rise in the U.S. To counter this escalating crisis, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is partnering with the National Safety Council (NSC) to initiate the ‘Road to Zero Coalition’ in order to eliminate automobile-related deaths within a 30-year period. In 2015, there was a total of 32,744 traffic related […]
California Passes Bill Making All Smartphone Use While Driving Illegal
On Monday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that will make it illegal to use or even hold a smartphone while operating a motor vehicle in California. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and is intended to reduce collisions and fatalities related to cellphone use while driving. A press release […]
Two People on a Motorcycle Killed in Fiery, Wrong-Way Crash
The driver and passenger on a motorcycle were killed early Monday morning when they were hit by a Hyundai traveling the wrong way on Madison Avenue near Lincoln Oaks Drive. The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire, causing the man and woman on the motorcycle to sustain severe burns. They were pronounced dead at […]