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CONGESTION CHARGES CAN BRING DOWN NEWPORT BEACH MOTOR VEHICLE DEATH RATES
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In 2003, London put a new program in place imposing congestion charges. These congestion charges imposed a fee for motorists who drive within the central district in the city at certain times. The theory was that the costs of traffic are an externality and imposing a charge for driving on the roads would help motorists…
Read More TIPS TO PREVENT NEWPORT BEACH REAR END CRASHES
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The University of North Carolina conducted an in-depth study of motor vehicle accidents in multiple states throughout the country. The study found that rear-end crashes accounted for between 27.5 and 43.2 percent of collisions. In Newport Beach, drivers can take steps to try to prevent these rear-end accidents from happening. A rear-end accident lawyer knows that many of these…
Read More HOW DOES CALIFORNIA’S CELL PHONE BAN AFFECT IRVINE REAR-END COLLISION RATES?
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A total of 91 percent of the United States population now has a subscription to a cell phone, including virtually all motorists throughout Los Angeles, Irvine, Santa Ana, Riverside and surrounding areas. Many of these phones not only make it possible to talk to others at any time, but also make it easy to connect…
Read More CAN ROUNDABOUTS REDUCE ORANGE COUNTY T-BONE ACCIDENT RISKS?
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Roundabouts have become increasingly common and momentum to build them is growing. An experienced T-Bone accident lawyer knows roundabouts can reduce side-impact car accident risks at intersections, thus saving lives. While roundabouts are not always practical, putting roundabouts in intersections where a significant number of broadside crashes are occurring can be an effective way to make roads…
Read More CERTAIN FACTORS INCREASE LIKELIHOOD OF ORANGE COUNTY HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS
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Fatal pedestrian hit-and-run accidents have steadily increased percentage-wise in recent years. Between 1998 to 2007, the percentage of hit-and-run accidents resulting in the death of pedestrians has increased. This trend comes despite the fact that the overall number of pedestrian accident deaths has declined. During this 10-year time period, a total of 18.1 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes were…
Read More HANDLING ORANGE COUNTY HIT AND RUNS
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When a driver fails to stop his vehicle after a collision, he has violated California laws prohibiting hit-and-run accidents. As a crash victim involved in a hit and run, you need to ensure you protect yourself when a driver leaves the accident scene. This means knowing how to handle a hit and run claim. An…
Read More AVOID DRUNK DRIVING TO REDUCE ORANGE COUNTY CAR ACCIDENTS DURING FOOTBALL SEASON
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Football season has arrived and fans throughout Orange County may be enjoying games played by the San Diego Chargers, the Oakland Raiders, the San Francisco 49ers, or college teams including the Trojans and Bruins. Whatever teams you like to follow, it is important to remember to stay safe and avoid getting behind the wheel impaired after…
Read More WHERE HEAD-ON COLLISIONS ARE MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ORANGE COUNTY
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Three men in their 20s were killed when their vehicle went over a double yellow line, traveling into a southbound lane. The drivers hit another motorist, according to OC Register. The cause of the collision was under investigation, with a toxicology report expected since alcohol or drug use may have been a factor in the crash.…
Read More ORANGE COUNTY DRIVERS SUFFERED MORE FATALITIES IN 2015
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During the first six months of 2013, 1,471 people died in California car accidents. During the same time period in 2014, there were fewer deaths and 1,302 people died in car accidents. Unfortunately, in 2015, the death toll jumped significantly. There were 1,566 people killed between January and June of 2015. This reflects a six percent…
Read More WHY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AFTER AN ORANGE COUNTY REAR-END CRASH?
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After a rear-end crash, it is a smart choice to seek medical attention. You should get medical help even if you don’t think you got badly hurt because you want to get checked out and find out if there are any internal injuries which don’t manifest symptoms right away. Injuries appearing minor at first could also…
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