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How Much of a Risk Do Drunk Drivers Pose to Pedestrians?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Redondo Beach was recently the site of a disastrous pedestrian accident that led to three deaths and ten injuries. A driver who had run through a red light unexpectedly struck pedestrians who had just left a Christmas service. After the accident, police took the driver into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Pedestrians have no defense against unsafe driving, and unfortunately, accidents such as this one are more common than they should be. In 2010, drug or alcohol related pedestrian accidents led to 2,020 pedestrians losing their lives, about 48 percent of all pedestrian fatalities. What Are Other Causes of Pedestrian Accidents? According to the Centers for Disease Control, speeding increases the likelihood of a pedestrian being struck by a car and the severity of injury after the accident. Most pedestrian deaths occur in unlit areas at night and are more likely to be…
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How Does Speeding Contribute to Car Accidents?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

Speeding causes thousands of fatal car accidents every year, and for the people that survive, they may sustain life-long injuries. Accidents due to speeding occur all of the time, and just last week in Oceanside, a rollover accident sent two people to the hospital with major injuries. Police have said speeding may have been a factor in the accident. It is common to see accidents on the news that could have been avoided with safe driving practices, and recent survey data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 48 percent of drivers agree speeding is a major issue on U.S. roads. According to the survey data, one in five drivers admitted to trying to get to their destination as fast as possible. Does Aggressive Driving Contribute to Speeding? Data gathered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that speeding caused 30 percent of traffic accidents…
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How Can I Avoid Impaired Drivers This Holiday Season?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

Drunk-driving accidents are a force of destruction for pedestrians and other motorists, causing thousands of deaths and injuries every year. A recent accident in Los Angeles left 13 people injured when a drunk driver slammed his pickup truck into two minivans, sending one of the minivans onto a sidewalk crowded with people who were there to look at Christmas lights. A majority of people injured were pedestrians, excluding the driver himself and the two people sitting in the minivan. An investigation into the accident revealed that the driver had prior driving under the influence convictions (DUI) and had been driving without a license. It is an unfortunate reality that the holiday season means more drunk drivers and car accidents, but there are steps you can take to avoid being hurt and also to report dangerous driving. Drunk drivers are obviously a danger to other motorists, but one aspect of the…
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