On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Sep 17, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a common problem in California and the rest of the country, and each state has adopted laws to combat this problem. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, it is illegal to use a cell phone or other electronic device in the hand...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Sep 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
Teens are at increased risk for involvement in a serious auto accident compared to other age groups, whether they are behind the wheel or riding alongside a friend. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that more than half of adolescents will experience a car...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Jul 24, 2019 | Car Accidents
California law requires every driver to carry auto liability insurance to prove financial responsibility of the vehicles they own. This is vital for a motorist to have if he or she causes injury to someone else or damage to property. Unfortunately, not every driver...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Jun 13, 2019 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in California, with lawmakers and residents from Los Angeles to San Francisco calling for better measures to prevent serious and often fatal auto accidents involving citizens on foot. In fact, the National Highway and Traffic...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Jun 12, 2019 | Car Accidents
California roads and freeways are busy places and adding alcohol to a driving situation often ends in tragedy. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, traffic fatalities have increased steadily over the last few years. This is also true with accidents...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | May 6, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Opioid use increases the likelihood of a fatal car crash, according to a recent study. The results, which have been published in JAMA Network Open, may be of interest to many in California since opioid use is on the rise. Though the opioid prescription rate per 100...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Apr 23, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Distracted driving is a major issue in California and the rest of the U.S. with many drivers engaging in it even though they know it is wrong. According to a study from Root Insurance, 47% of drivers say distractions are a top concern for them, and 99% acknowledge...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Apr 10, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Automatic emergency braking technology is usually a good safety feature to have on a car. However, this might not be the case for 2017-2018 Nissan Rogue models. At least 87 consumers have filed complaints of unintended braking, which can cause a car to stop suddenly...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Mar 27, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Road safety advocates say that the penalties for texting while driving are not nearly strong enough to deter motorists from indulging in behavior that kills or injures thousands of road users every year. A California assemblyman has proposed a bill that would penalize...
On behalf of Maho | Prentice, LLP Attorneys at Law | Mar 12, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Adults in California and throughout the country should get a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night. This can reduce the chances that a driver gets into a car accident. According to the National Sleep Foundation, those who have not slept for at least two hours within...
