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California Traffic Safety Laws Rank State in Middle Range of Jurisdictions

[profileleft][/profileleft]There are many different ways to compare the relative safety of driving in different states.  Relative traffic safety is something that can be broken down so that we can obtain an understanding of which protective steps tend to work and which do not.  The Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety has completed its annual review […]

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Police Department: Fatal DUI Accidents in San Diego Rise in 2016

[profileleft][/profileleft]There is really no excuse at this point for getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol or some other intoxicant.  Not only is such a terrible decision counter to logic, but too many billions of dollars have been spent on DUI awareness.  Many if not most of us have been in a

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Never Turning Left Is Possible and Beneficial?

[profileleft][/profileleft]The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, or at least as straight a line as possible.  This is an undisputed fact in the scientific community.  In the driving world, that norm also holds true.  That means that motorists will need to turn left from time to time, moving across traffic.  Learning to

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Study: Trucking Accidents Linked to Drivers’ Poor Health

[profileleft][/profileleft]There are many reasons to live a healthy lifestyle.  For some people, doing so is more difficult than for others.  One profession where eating a healthy diet, exercising properly and getting regular, solid sleep is a challenge is truck driving.  Life on the road can not only be lonely, but it can be harmful to

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San Diego Car Accident Attorney Update: Dealing With Hydroplaning

[profileleft][/profileleft]San Diego residents are bracing for the continuation of what everyone agrees is a powerful winter storm.  This storm is ultimately expected to drop an enormous amount of precipitation all over the county.  As we all understand, this is going to make for some very challenging driving conditions. We have devoted some attention recently to

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California Driving Laws – New Rules to Know for 2017

[profileleft][/profileleft]Hundreds of new laws go into effect in California every time the calendar hits January 1.  2017 is no different, as nearly 900 different laws are now set for enforcement.  Several of them are new California driving laws, and people who violate them can face penalties.  The San Diego car accident lawyers at Gomez Trial

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10 Ideas for Avoiding Holiday Car Accidents on New Year’s Eve

[profileleft][/profileleft]As we move towards the precipice of 2017, many of us are already making or looking forward to plans for celebrating the New Year.  New Year’s Eve is a time for family, friends and anyone else who is important in our lives.  We plan on attending celebrations of all types.  Unfortunately, one of the aspects

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Alleged San Diego DUI Crash Leads to a Fatality

[profileleft][/profileleft]Every year at this time, people tend to take a step back and relax a bit with friends and loved ones.  It’s a joyous time and a time to appreciate what we have.  Unfortunately, this festive spirit around the world can lead to bad decisions.  Tragically, that’s what police suspect occurred over the weekend.  A

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Study: Distracted Driving Deaths Would Fall With Universal Handheld Phone Ban

[profileleft][/profileleft]The use of handheld and hands-free cell phones while driving continues to be a hot-button issue for many people.  The debate regarding whether or not to enact laws banning the use of handheld phones has been a contested one in several jurisdictions.  Some states have banned handheld phones for motorists while others have not.  Some

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