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More than 800 rear-seat passengers who weren’t wearing seat belts died in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. in a recent year, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Studies show that over half of these people could have been saved if they had been wearing a seat belt….
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Self-driving vehicles promise to make the task of navigating to our destinations easier, but this developing technology still has limits when it comes to full autonomy and traffic safety. Vehicles with self-driving capabilities still require participation and attentiveness on the part of the driver or operator. A person who is…
As a growing number of companies and cities — including Sacramento — work to make more sustainable transportation options available, the number of e-bikes and e-scooters on the road is rising. Roughly 38.5 million trips were taken on shared e-scooters in 2018 in the U.S., according to the National Association…
Bikes have surged in popularity among young urban professionals as a green, health-conscious option for commuting. Recognizing this trend, Uber saw the opportunity to expand its ridesharing empire into rentable bikes. The company acquired the bikeshare company JUMP in April 2018. While Silicon Valley looks at the bright red bikes…
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed the way many people get around. They provide a safe alternative to having a few drinks getting behind the wheel, and carpooling is better for the environment. Whether you’re headed to work or the bar, ridesharing is an incredibly convenient and affordable…
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how you’ll be able to afford to pay your medical bills and support yourself and your loved ones while you’re out of work. If someone else’s reckless or negligent actions were the cause of your injuries, you could file…
When you’re hurt in an accident, you can usually tell the general location of the injury, but often cannot diagnose the exact injury type or extent without medical attention. Severe pain after an accident could be the sign of a fractured bone, or it may be the result of a…
One of the most dangerous types of accidents happens when a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle. Bicyclists are completely defenseless against a 3,000-plus pound car or truck, even when wearing the proper safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 818 cyclists were killed in motor…
If you’ve been hurt in an accident and are already struggling financially, you may be wondering how you could afford an attorney to help you recover compensation for your losses. Legal services sound expensive. It’s understandable to be concerned about having to pay legal fees up front. At Demas Law…
