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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Why You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media After a Car Accident

Why You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media After a Car Accident

Auto Accident
You have been injured by another driver’s negligence, and – in order to fully recover – you’ll need the compensation to which you are entitled, which means filing your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. Working closely with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your claim, and another is giving social media a pass until your car accident claim is finalized. Why Refraining from Posting Is in Your Best Interest The insurance company is fully invested in keeping your settlement as low as it possibly can, and toward this end, it will be watching you (in search of any information it can find). Social media often amounts to a goldmine of information. According to Smart Insights…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
2 Important Car Accident Statistics You Should Know

2 Important Car Accident Statistics You Should Know

Auto Accident
Car accidents happen, and the statistics back up the fact that they’re often caused by driver negligence. If you’ve been harmed by another motorist’s dangerous driving practices, do yourself and your claim a favor by consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney as soon after the injury-causing accident as you can. One: The First Half of 2021 Was Exceptionally Dangerous The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) predicts (as of May 2022) that the first half of 2021 will show a 10.5 percent increase in the number of traffic fatalities over the first half of 2020. The numbers are 42,915 deaths in 2021 and 38,824 deaths in 2020. This is the highest number of traffic deaths since 2005 and represents the largest percentage boost in the history of…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Excess Speed Is a Deadly Driving Practice

Excess Speed Is a Deadly Driving Practice

Auto Accident
Of all the dangerous driving practices out there – and there are plenty – excess speed is the deadliest of all. The statistics routinely find that speed kills, and motorists who fail to maintain safe speeds put everyone on our roadways at increased risk. If you’ve been harmed by a speeding motorist, reach out to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer today. The Sobering Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares all the following speed-related statistics: In 2020 alone, 11,258 people were killed by speeding motorists. For more than 20 years, excess speed has played a role in about one out of every three fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, excess speed featured in 29 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. Excess speed is exceptionally dangerous and often…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
15-Passenger Van Rollovers

15-Passenger Van Rollovers

Truck Accident
15-passenger vans are closely associated with rollover accidents, and the results are often deadly. These cumbersome vehicles require careful driving, and driver inexperience or negligence is often the root cause of ensuing accidents. If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence in a 15-passenger van rollover, you need an experienced Beverly Hills van accident attorney in your corner. Considering the Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 15-passenger vans are commonly used by daycare centers, sports teams, youth groups, carpools, and more – and that these vehicles are growing in popularity. These large vans, however, can be challenging to drive, and rollover rates are elevated (the rate rises as the number of passengers increases). Consider the following sobering statistics: From 2010 to 2019, 235 occupants of 15-passenger…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Teen Drivers Cause More Summer Crashes

Teen Drivers Cause More Summer Crashes

Auto Accident
If you know anything about teenagers, it likely comes as no surprise that teens, cars, and summer often spell trouble, and the statistics bear this out. If you or someone you love is injured by the negligence of a teen driver this summer, turn to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney for the professional legal counsel you are looking for. The Statistics The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports on exactly how dangerous teen drivers – especially in the summer months – can be. Consider the following: Teenage motorists drive fewer miles than any other age group (other than the oldest drivers), but their crash rates (including their fatal crash rates) belie this fact. Teenagers (aged 16 to 19) experience a per-miles-driven fatal crash rate that is almost…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
In-Car Systems Are Also Distracting

In-Car Systems Are Also Distracting

Auto Accident
While in-car information systems help to ensure that drivers don’t need to take their hands off the wheel when making calls and implementing their GPSs, statistics demonstrate that this hasn’t panned out in terms of safety. All too often, those in-car screens prove distracting, which is a dangerous form of driver negligence that is far too common. If a motorist who is distracted by his or her in-car information system – or anything else – leaves you injured, discuss your claim with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney. According to AAA Research shared by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that in-car screen systems that are designed to share information with drivers in hands-free mode too often steal their attention for dangerously long stretches. When engaging in complicated…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Why Tourists Get into Car Accidents in Beverly Hills

Why Tourists Get into Car Accidents in Beverly Hills

Auto Accident
While Beverly Hills is a small city that spans less than 6 square miles (compared to Los Angeles’s footprint of 503 square miles), it sees more than its fair share of car accidents, and tourists play a primary role in this risk factor. If you or someone you love has been injured by another driver’s negligence, it’s time to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer. The Statistics According to Beverly Hills Magazine (relying on statistics culled from UC Berkeley’s Transportation Injury Mapping Systems), Beverly Hills averaged about 400 traffic crashes per square mile from 2015 to 2020, while Los Angeles averaged about 232 per square mile. Tourism is considered an important piece of this puzzle. Instagram Driven Nestled near both Hollywood and Los Angeles, Beverly Hills attracts…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Red Light Collisions

Red Light Collisions

Auto Accident
Statistically, intersections are some of the most dangerous spots on our roadways, and motorists who fail to obey the traffic lights in these intersections often cause dangerous car accidents. If a motorist’s failure to stop at a red light leaves you or someone you love injured, consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney is well-advised. When Motorists Run Red Lights The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reports on exactly how dangerous it is when motorists run red lights. Consider the following: Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured by motorists who run red lights. In 2020 alone, 928 people were killed in accidents caused by motorists who failed to stop for red lights. In 2020 alone, almost 116,000 people were injured by motorists who failed…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Commercial Truck Driver Errors

Commercial Truck Driver Errors

Truck Accident
Truck accidents are some of the most violent, terrifying, and dangerous accidents on our roads, and they are often caused by errors on the part of truck drivers. If you find yourself in the difficult position of being injured by a truck driver’s negligence, you shouldn’t delay consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills truck accident attorney. Truck Accidents Are on the Rise The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shares the following statistics, which demonstrate that dangerous truck accidents are on the rise: The number of trucks involved in fatal accidents rose by 2 percent from 2018 to 2019.The number of trucks involved in injury-causing accidents rose by 6 percent from 2018 to 2019.The accident involvement rate (crashes per 100 million miles traveled) for commercial trucks increased by 4 percent…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Can We Rely on Driverless Cars to Be Safe?

Can We Rely on Driverless Cars to Be Safe?

Auto Accident
According to Kelley Blue Book, truly driverless cars remain theoretical. Further, there are no cars currently on our roads in which the drivers can even remove their hands from the wheel – except under exacting conditions. This makes the question of “are these vehicles safe” challenging to answer. Let’s take a closer look. Categorizing Driverless Cars Self-driving cars are divided into two groups that include driver support and autonomous systems. Systems that offer driver support take some of the load off the driver, and examples include: Assistance with lane-keepingAdaptive (or intelligent) cruise controlHands-free capabilities Autonomous systems, on the other hand, don’t require a driver’s assistance. There are no vehicles on our roads that are truly autonomous, but there is a rideshare project in the beginning stages. Levels of Autonomy There…
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