A recent study by the Sacramento Bee shows that California lawmakers filed 122 car accident claims, which cost taxpayers more than $768,000. Of the 122 car accident claims, that lawmakers filed from 2006 through 2010, 59 were “collisions.” Among state-issued vehicles, that’s about 11 collision claims each year per 100 vehicles. According to Kim Hazelbaker,… Read More>>
Car Accident Statistics: The Deadly T-Bone Crash
According to a 2009 study conducted by the University of Michigan, T-bone accidents (side-impact crashes) account for 13% of all car accidents and 18% of all fatal car accidents. While front-impact car accidents have been the focus of car safety, auto engineers are now turning their attention to side-impact collisions, which can result in brain… Read More>>
Soccer Star David Beckham Involved in a Los Angeles Car Accident
Only one week after a black-tie appearance at the royal wedding in London, soccer superstar David Beckham was involved in a Los Angeles car accident on a freeway. California Highway Patrol spokesperson, Jennifer Connolly confirmed that “Mr. Beckham’s black Cadillac SUV collided with the rear of a gold Mitsubishi in the carpool lane.” The Mitsubishi’s… Read More>>
Car Accident Statistics: Seat Belt Use Up, Deaths and Injuries Down
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 85 percent of drivers were using their seat belts in 2008 compared with 80.5 percent in 2002. The CDC study also shows that California car accident injuries and deaths have been reduced due to increased seat belt use. California is one of the states with strict seat… Read More>>
