Michael Pines | May 26, 2022 | Car Accidents
Widely popular, 15-passenger vans are commonly used for commercial and social purposes because of the number of passengers they can hold. Churches use them frequently for transporting members to and from services, institutions of learning fill them for school-related activities, and businesses use them to ferry clients. However, their convenience is decidedly hampered by the […]
Michael Pines | April 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
Driving while using your cell phone is a violation of the California Vehicle Code (VC). Distracted driving is never worth it. A split-second decision could result in expensive tickets and vehicle damage or even the loss of life. What Does the Law in California Say? Cell phone driving laws in California prohibit all drivers from […]
Michael Pines | February 17, 2022 | Car Accidents
In 2018, over 2,800 people were killed and around 400,000 people were injured in car accidents that involved a distracted driver. The CDC defines distracted driving as anything that takes your attention away from the driving task. Visual driving distractions are anything that would cause you to take your eyes off the road. Driving is a complex […]
Michael Pines | January 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
California has a good record when it comes to road safety. It has the seventeenth-lowest accident rate on a per-mile basis. California also has the lowest rate of distracted driving accidents in the country. This does not mean all California roads are safe. But car accidents tend to cluster around a few roads and highways. […]
Michael Pines | January 28, 2022 | Motorcycle Accidents
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is statutorily responsible for California’s official motorcyclist safety and training program. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 2930-2935. The Motorcyclist Training Course (MTC) is a 15 hour course which includes 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of actual riding. The MTC is mandatory for those under the age of 21, […]
Michael Pines | December 29, 2021 | Car Accidents
A peaceful weekend drive along the Pacific Coast can turn into a scary event if you’re confronted by an aggressive driver. In fact, over 66% of traffic fatalities in California are attributed to aggressive driving behaviors. Unfortunately, recent reports from the California Highway Patrol reveal that the organization has responded to more incidents involving road rage since the onset […]
Michael Pines | December 23, 2021 | Car Accidents
Anybody, at any moment, on any road, and for various reasons, can be involved in a San Diego auto accident. Unfortunately, in San Diego, certain junctions are recognized to be more deadly than others. Knowing where the most dangerous intersections in San Diego are might help you avoid them entirely or, at the very minimum, be […]
Michael Pines | November 14, 2021 | Car Accidents
It’s nothing less than a tragedy when personal injury affects a child – especially if the car accident was preventable or caused by the negligence of another person. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Deaths of children younger than 13 in motor vehicle crashes have declined since 1975, but crashes still cause 1 […]
Michael Pines | October 21, 2021 | Motorcycle Accidents
Congress’s 1966 highway funding law made some highway funds contingent on states passing motorcycle helmet laws. As a result, 47 states and the District of Columbia passed laws requiring all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets. Although this experiment was successful, Congress repealed the helmet mandate in 1975 and many states began to repeal their […]
Michael Pines | June 21, 2021 | Car Accidents
Chances are you’ve seen countless commercials and heard a number of warnings about the importance of wearing a seat belt. Despite the concerted efforts of federal agencies, law enforcement, and even local news stations, many people still refuse (or forget) to wear their seat belts. Below, we discuss ten seat belt safety facts, as well […]
