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The life and career of actor and comedian Kevin Hart were in serious jeopardy after his car crashed in September. What did the Hollywood star do wrong behind the wheel? Nothing. He was the passenger. The California Highway Patrol said Jared Stanton Black was driving Hart’s 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Malibu when the muscle car...

Large SUVs are less of a risk to smaller vehicles compared to 20 or 30 years ago, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Still, they are a threat. The study noted newer SUVs and cars are more crash-compatible than they were in the 1990s when people in cars...

It's a nightmare scenario. You're involved in a horrific crash. Maybe you sustained serious physical injuries that required prompt medical attention. At worst, you were involved in a fatal crash or lost a loved one. Immediately after, you're in shock, as your mind can't process what just happened. You go through all the standard post-crash...

Labor Day is now behind us and the unofficial end of summer is here. With the coming festivities and holidays, there will likely be impaired drivers on Orange County roads. While police officers do their best to pull over and arrest impaired drivers, many of them continue to go under the radar. The good news is...

Few actions scare bicyclists more than the prospect of a car door suddenly opening in their path. Such crashes — known as “dooring” — can kill or maim bike riders. But a simple step that is supported by worldwide ride services Uber and Lyft can avoid dooring accidents by calling on vehicle drivers and passengers...

Summer is a time of year when all types of road users are out and about, especially bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. These are among the most vulnerable road users on Orange County roadways. Crashes involving bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists usually happen when drivers fail to recognize the rights of other road users or behave as if...

The numbers are mind-blowing, not to mention dangerous. According to a survey by the National Safety Council and the Emergency Responder Council: 71 percent of U.S. drivers take photos or videos of an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. 60 percent post those photos and videos to social media. 66 percent send an...

There are many important aspects to safely operating an automobile. From maintaining a safe speed and being aware of your surroundings to keeping several car lengths between yourself and other motorists and giving yourself enough space to stop, there's a lot to keep in mind on the road. One of the most important defensive driving...

In 2018, California had the largest number of pedestrian fatalities in the nation at a total of 432. In fact, California was among five states - with Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Texas - having 46 percent of pedestrian deaths in the nation. Nationally, pedestrian deaths have reached a record high since 1990 with approximately 6,227...

The impact of a car accident can be overwhelming and disorienting. In those circumstances, it might be hard to know what to do next. The steps you take in the aftermath of an auto accident can have a profound impact on your claim. If you're able to, it's imperative that you go through the standard...