Many people in Costa Mesa and the rest of Orange County are probably loosely aware of what a product recall is just by watching the news. Some Cost Mesa residents may have even responded to a recall in the past by taking in a home product for replacement, a repair or a no-questions-asked refund.
Representing victims of accidents caused by truck driver fatigue
A previous post on this blog talked about how state and, in particular, federal regulations require truck drivers to pull over and take an extended break after a certain number of hours on the road. The reason for these rules is that drivers who do not take adequate breaks can easily get exhausted while trying to make their next shipment quickly. Because they are so tired, they can wind up making critical mistakes that can leave other Californians dead or permanently disabled.
Federal rules limit how long truckers can stay on the road
Many of the truck drivers who pass through Costa Mesa, California, are subject to the rules and regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Among those regulations, some of the most important are the FMCSA's so-called rest rules, which are also referred to as Hours of Services regulations.
Drunk drivers are still a serious threat on California roads
A motor vehicle accident can happen at any time and any place, and under a variety of circumstances. To reduce your chances of getting hurt, you undoubtedly adhere to California traffic laws and stay sober and alert when out on the road.
Daylight saving time's end increases risks to bicyclists
Protecting bicyclists and pedestrians is an important priority in all California communities. The end of daylight saving time brings additional dangers to both bicyclists and pedestrians. The National Traffic Safety Administration notes that drivers must adjust to low-light environments with earlier sunsets and other changes that the end of daylight saving time brings.
Pedestrian accidents happen far too often Southern California
Parts of Southern California are excellent for pedestrian traffic, but other parts are not. Even when good city planning includes foot-navigable sidewalks and safe street crossings, there is little that can be done to prevent an injury if a negligent driver disobeys traffic laws and hits a walker or runner.
Are in-car features more distracting than cell phones?
Drivers in California know that distraction is a major problem, and it is one that does not seem to be going away. In fact, the number of things that can cause distraction for a driver at any given time seems to only be increasing, and researchers have found that even the features that are now coming as standard with newer vehicles can be dangerously distracting.
Auto maker settles lawsuit with Orange County
Victims of dangerous and defective products are protected on the roadways and elsewhere. A settlement was recently reached between General Motors and Orange County related to auto defects. The automaker was accused of concealing safety defects including faulty ignition switches that have been tied to nearly 400 injuries and deaths. A settlement was recently reached for violations of unfair competition and false advertising for vehicles that were recalled in 2014, including for the ignition switch recall.
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