Orange County CA Wrongful Death Law Blog

Those residents of Costa Mesa and other parts of Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area who pay attention to the news probably realize that cars are getting more and more automated. There are already some cars on the market or being tested that can, to a large extent, operate with minimal involvement from the driver.

However, with this increased use of technology, as convenient as it is, there also come additional safety risks. The technology can fail outright, which can cause an accident. In other cases, the technology may work, but may do so only in a confusing or unexpected manner. Again, the end result could be a serious accident.

The greater Los Angeles area and Southern California in general is a great place for children to ride a bicycle, especially in the summer months when school is not in session.

However, a recent study, which was reported in local news outlets, highlighted the huge problem both California and the rest of the country have with bicycle safety, particularly with respect to minor children who tend to use their bicycles as their primary means of transportation.

Walking is one of the cheapest ways to get around and get into shape. All you need is a good pair of shoes and your own two feet. You can walk just about anywhere and get into places that vehicles can't. That may be simplifying taking to the road as a pedestrian since it takes more time and effort to reach your destination, and you will probably end up having to share the road with vehicles at some point in your travels.

Anytime you are in close proximity with vehicles, your life is at risk. Even on a sidewalk, you need to remain vigilant since drivers have been known to do some crazy things behind the wheel. Cars don't often jump the curb and drive on the sidewalk, but crazier things have happened. Moreover, if an accident occurs near you, flying debris, including the car itself, could come hurtling toward you and cause you injury.

Seeing orange barrels and construction signs erected can make drivers feel frustrated. However, all motorists must drive responsibly in construction zones. Anything that impairs their ability to do so, such as the consumption of alcohol, could lead to a catastrophic fatal accident.

Another Orange County drunk driving accident occurred, this time in Santa Ana. The crash left two highway construction workers dead. According to reports, a drunk motorist ran in to a pickup truck that was parked in the road's bike lane. The two construction workers who died were reportedly in the bike lane erecting warning signs of construction that was taking place down the road. Police say that the man who hit the construction workers had a blood alcohol content of 0.12 percent, which is well over the 0.08 legal limit in California.