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Study: Aggressive Driving Fueled by Anger Strongly Associated with Higher Crash Risks

[profileleft][/profileleft]We have all seen ‘that’ driver on the roads from time to time – the one who seemingly has steam coming out of his or her ears and whose driving maneuvers reflect that mindset.  Perhaps some of us have even been that person occasionally if not more often.  We should realize that angry driving is […]

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Weather-Related Crashes – It’s Not Just a San Diego Problem

[profileleft][/profileleft]Those of us who live and drive in San Diego County have heard the sarcastic comments over the years.  We hear these musings regarding what must happen to motorists as soon as it starts to rain.  Recent transplants especially seem to react with utter disdain at the mayhem that can unfold on busy streets and

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Pokémon Go Study: Game Is a Major Distraction for Drivers and Pedestrians

[profileleft][/profileleft]Pokémon Go is a game that has taken the entire world by storm.  Millions of people continue to play it on a daily basis.  While the game is obviously fun, somewhat addictive for some players and requires some light exercise, it also involves danger.  Media outlets have published a high number of Pokémon Go stories in

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Study Reveals Distracted Driving Less Probable With Others in Vehicle

[profileleft][/profileleft]No one should drive while distracted.  No one can reasonably claim that they do not understand this message.  Despite the fact that advocacy groups have spent countless hours and dollars attempting  to raise awareness with regards to distracted driving, too many people still engage in this conduct.  Many states even have laws against distracted driving.

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Prevalence of San Diego Auto Accidents Leads to Poor National Safety Ranking

[profileleft][/profileleft]Insurance companies operate by understanding the numbers surrounding risks and other percentages.  Actuaries are able to predict the probability of crashes and other events with remarkable accuracy.  Some insurance companies release different types of rankings that relate to accidents on a regular basis.  Allstate Insurance is one of those companies.  Every year, Allstate releases its

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Car Accident Fatalities Continue to Rise in 2016

[profileleft][/profileleft]We posted recently about the troubling statistics regarding car accident fatalities in 2015 across the United States.  The number of people killed in car accidents rose by the largest percentage in 50 years when compared to the previous year.  Unfortunately, it looks as though that upward trend is continuing so far in 2016.  An article

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Fatal California DUI Accidents Lead to Need for San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer

[profileleft][/profileleft]By now it should be clear to anyone and everyone who drives a vehicle that doing so while intoxicated is a terrible decision.  Different groups across the United States have spent billions of dollars in recent years geared towards persuading people to remain sober if driving.  Sadly, it seems that not everyone gets this message

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Paper: Fatal Car Crash Statistics Can Be Reduced By Thousands with Vehicle Technology

[profileleft][/profileleft]Every day, it seems that vehicles are coming equipped with new and promising forms of technology.  Some companies have even released, at least on a limited basis, self-driving cars.  Increased safety on the roads is one of the benefits of these advancements.  Some have disagreed with this notion and believe that technology does not prevent

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Fatal Car Accidents Trend Upward – Be Careful This Labor Day Weekend

[profileleft][/profileleft]Estimates indicate that more than 2 million residents of Southern California will drive to different destinations for Labor Day Weekend.  Nearly 300,000 people are expected to visit San Diego County beaches alone.  This is the holiday that marks the unofficial end of the summer season, and people tend to take advantage of the extra day

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