Motor Vehicle Accidents

Christmas is one of the most joyful and magical times of the year—a time to spend celebrating with family, friends, and loved ones; and a time to reflect and be grateful for all we have. Unfortunately, the weeks surrounding Christmas are some of the most deadly of the year, largely due to holiday-related driving issues. […]

Newport Beach voters will head to the polls this month to decide whether the city should ever utilize automated traffic enforcement systems, including red light cameras. California voters in Murrieta also will contemplate a ban on red light cameras, while 73 percent of Anaheim residents voted to outlaw automated traffic ticketing in 2010. Currently, Newport […]

On the night of November 3 in Long Beach, a driver entered the 710 Freeway traveling in the wrong direction and began driving into oncoming traffic. What happened next is all too common in California wrong-way car accidents: the car, which was driving northbound in the southbound lanes, slammed into an oncoming car head-on, seriously […]

Two female cyclists were killed in separate bicycle traffic accidents in Newport Beach in September, causing the community to look for suspects and consider the issue of bike safety in the city. On Friday morning, September 14, 29-year-old Sarah Leaf was killed in a California bike accident at the intersection of East Coast Highway and […]

This week, researchers announced the results of a new study: drivers suffering from the eye condition glaucoma are twice as likely to cause a car accident than drivers who do not suffer from vision issues. While it may seem obvious that those with vision-related disabilities will have more trouble driving safely, it is vital to […]

About a month after two fatal cyclist accidents shook Newport Beach, community members gathered with local authorities to discuss bike safety, cyclist accident prevention, and education and awareness efforts. According to local news sources, about 50 people gathered for the Speak Up Newport meeting at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, which featured speakers of City […]

In our latest library article, we discussed California fatal car accident statistics, drunk driving statistics, and unrestrained occupant statistics. For our blog post today, we’ll continue the conversation by taking a look at what kinds of crashes cause deadly car accidents across the state. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these were […]

The holidays are a joyful time of year which often involves family, good food, great friends, and celebration. However, the holidays also are one of the most dangerous times for travelers. Tired and drunk drivers are out in force, while the highways and interstates are more congested than during almost any other time of year. […]

Child safety seats can reduce the chances of a serious car accident injury or fatality by a significant margin, but only if they are installed properly and they are the appropriate model for your child’s height and weight. Many parents attempt to properly restrain their children in the car, but make unfortunate mistakes that could […]

Not all wounds from a car accident are physical. Some studies show that up to 30 percent of car crash victims struggle with anxiety and depression in the wake of an accident, with some needing professional treatment and therapy to assist in their recovery. This week, we have been focusing on various anxiety disorders which […]