The NHTSA’s Traffic Safety Facts: 2023 Data – Bicyclists and Other Cyclists recorded 1,166 cyclist deaths in 2023, up 4% from 1,117 the year before. Cyclists accounted for 2.0% of the 49,989 people killed in traffic crashes nationwide that year. The conditions around these deaths also show that the risk…
California’s traffic safety story is best understood through its most recent crash data, not just isolated headlines or yearly totals. The latest California Office of Traffic Safety estimates show thousands of people are still killed each year on state roads, even as recent figures point to a gradual decline from…
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is moving from an optional feature to a safety system required by federal law on most new light vehicles in the United States. In 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adopted Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law….
Traffic deaths have fallen from their pandemic-era peak, but the risk of dying on the road still varies sharply depending on where Americans drive. In 2024, 39,254 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s analysis of U.S. Department of…
A safer road policy sounds distant until a distracted driver runs a light, a speeding vehicle crosses the center line, or a drunk driver leaves a family waiting in an emergency room. That is why the latest NHTSA road safety direction matters. It is not only about federal agencies, safety…
At 7:15 a.m. on the Monday after clocks spring forward, the road may look normal. Drivers still merge, brake, and rush toward work. Yet many are doing it with one hour less sleep, slower reaction time, and internal clocks that have not caught up. That is why time changes lead…
While a car crash once meant days of phone calls, inspection appointments, and back-and-forth paperwork, some insurance claims can now begin with a smartphone photo, a telematics record, or an automated estimate generated before an adjuster ever sees the damaged vehicle. That shift is changing one of the most stressful…
In California, dog bite cases are handled under a legal framework that is generally favorable to injured victims. California’s strict liability law often makes a dog owner responsible when their dog bites someone in a public place or when the victim is lawfully on private property. At the Law Offices…
Distracted driving happens when a driver’s attention shifts away from the road, even for a few seconds. It may seem harmless to glance at a text message, adjust the radio, check a GPS, or talk to a passenger, but those moments can change a person’s life. A driver who is…
You can have strong brakes, clear mirrors, and safe driving habits, but your car still depends on four small contact patches to stay under control. Your tires are the only part of the vehicle that touches the road. If the tread is too low, the air pressure is off, or…
