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In recent years, public safety officials expressed serious concern about the number of pedestrian accidents plaguing streets in California and across the country. Crash data from the Governors Safety Highway Association validates these fears: Between 2009 and 2012, fatal pedestrian accidents increased by 15 percent. This happened despite the fact that overall traffic fatalities fell…

Over the last few years, gas prices have generally been on an upward trend. Knowing the expense associated with driving, particularly in local traffic, many people have turned to alternative modes of transportation. Many people have found that biking is an effective way to move around a city, in addition to getting exercise. Despite many…

This year, California residents have experienced warm winter weather — even by traditional standards. For many people, this has provided a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in ways they might not otherwise during winter months. Namely, motorcyclists have certainly been able to take advantage of the particularly mild temperatures. Even though bikers might have…

With the advent of mobile device technology and increasingly sophisticated features installed in vehicles, there is a lot drivers can become distracted by within the confines of their own car. This is not even to mention a large number of distractions on or near the roadway. No matter the changes in technology or scenery, one…

Many animal bite stories involve an owner who fails to adequately restrain an animal or protect others against being injured. As a result of this failure to act, liability is typically addressed at pet owners. Interestingly enough, a California animal bite case is taking a slightly different spin: The victim’s family has filed a claim…

Over the last several years, leaps and bounds have been made in the development of mobile technology. Smartphones have become integrated into the lives of a large portion of California residents. Although this technology can simplify certain aspects of life, using mobile devices behind the wheel obviously creates a tremendous accident risk. As such, many…

Whenever a person gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, there’s always a certain amount of unpredictability. However, taking steps to drive cautiously — and counting on others to do the same — can provide some reassurance for safety. The unfortunate reality is that drivers don’t always uphold their responsibilities and others can suffer as…

In a bizarre animal attack, a man was bitten on the head when a camel escaped its enclosure last Friday and terrorized locals in a Southern California community. According to authorities, the camel got out of its pen at around 8:30 in the morning and went on a rampage for approximately 45 minutes before it…

For many people, dogs are the epitome of good company. They are faithful companions, loyal to a fault and sensitive to all manner of human needs. Moreover, they are bundles of unbridled love, a quality that in itself goes far toward explaining their depiction as “man’s best friend.” And then are those select dogs that…

Better late than never. That seems to be the general reaction of the commercial trucking industry to the recent announcement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of a proposed rule to better regulate problem drivers. Industry voices have been pushing regulators for years to come up with a system that accurately identifies and deals…