Several national safety groups are pushing for a wider adoption of ignition interlock mandates for first-time drunk drivers. Intoxicated driving is one of the most common causes of serious car accidents and studies have shown that the use of an ignition interlock device prevents recidivism. An ignition interlock is a small device that requires a…
Almost a dozen cars were involved in a serious truck accident in Alameda County late Sunday. Truck accidents are among the most serious types of accidents in the Bay Area because the greater size of a truck makes it more likely that car passengers will suffer catastrophic injuries. The cargo of some trucks could also…
Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey recently took on a new role: car accident hero. The actor was reportedly in his Malibu home when a 17-year-old driver lost control of his Fort Mustang. The teen’s Mustang flipped several times and landed in the actor’s front yard. Dempsey rushed to the teen’s aid with a crowbar and…
California State Senator Ron Calderon recently introduced a bill that would offer a $100 reward for anyone whose report of a drunk driver leads to a conviction. This is just one of many active drunk driving prevention initiatives throughout the state aimed to curb the number of drunk driving accidents. “Even though alcohol-related crashes are…
A recent study by the National Sleep Foundation indicates that public and commercial transportation operators are more likely to engage in fatigued driving than the general population. The daytime drowsiness of these drivers was most commonly caused by a failure to get enough rest and has been linked to an increased likelihood of public transportation…
At a time when many cities across the Bay Area are tightening their budgets, San Francisco spends millions to pay for legal claims against it. Most of these lawsuits are personal injury or property damage claims which many legal experts say are wholly preventable. The majority of the claims filed are against the San Francisco…
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