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Is Answering Your Ringing Phone While Driving More Dangerous than Texting?

Sep 19,2017

You know that using your mobile device while driving is dangerous, but did you know that locating and reaching for a ringing phone might actually...

Is Distraction Responsible for Spike in Pedestrian Deaths?

Aug 02,2017

Distraction is a significant contributor to the increase in pedestrian deaths nationwide. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the U.S. has experienced an 11%...

How do you Hold a Texter Liable in an Accident?

Jun 21,2017

Even though texting and driving is illegal in California, it still happens and results in accidents—when it does, how can you hold the texter liable?...

Are Smartphone Companies to Blame for Distracted Driving?

Apr 25,2017

Texting while driving now factors into more than one-quarter of all traffic accidents, leading many to question what responsibility smartphone companies have to help prevent...

14 DUIs Issued in High Desert During St. Patrick’s Holiday

Mar 27,2017

California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers cited 14 drivers in the High Desert for driving under the influence during the St. Patrick’s holiday. Police arrested all 14...

Why are Roadside Fatalities at a Record High?

Mar 06,2017

For the first time since 2007, roadside fatalities surpassed 40,000. Last year, 40,200 people died in motor vehicle accidents. This is a 6% increase from...

Safety App Prevents Distracted Driving

Feb 03,2017

A new app to help prevent distracted driving accidents is now available in the Google Play Store. The Surpass app is a safety tool that...

Was Distraction Involved in Hesperia Rollover Crash?

Feb 02,2017

One person was injured in a rollover crash in Hesperia in December. According to the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station, a white Toyota Corolla leaving Bank of...

Should Apple Use Lockout Feature to Prevent Texting and Driving?

Jan 31,2017

Apple faces a class action lawsuit for failing to utilize its lockout feature while users are texting and driving. The suit was filed in Los Angeles...

Is Apple Responsible for Death Caused by Driver Using FaceTime App?

Jan 04,2017

A Texas couple is suing Apple for the role its FaceTime app allegedly played in a fatal crash that took the life of their 5-year-old...

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