Category: Car Accident
Fiat Chrysler Initiates Recall
July 1, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to issue a recall for 7,700 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs due to potentially deadly breaking problems. The vehicles,...
July 4th Travel Forecast
June 22, 2015
An average of 40 million people travel more than 50 miles from home around July 4th every year. This year, with the holiday falling on...
Fatal Rollover Crash in Bakersfield
June 15, 2015
A man who has not yet been identified by police was pronounced dead on the scene of a single-vehicle car accident on Sunday. The accident,...
GM Defective Ignition Switch Deaths Rise to 77
March 31, 2015
The most recent reports indicate that 77 fatalities have now been linked to ignition switch defects associated with General Motors (GM) vehicles. In addition, 141...
Safe Driving Tips for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2015
St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to honor the rich heritage of Irish Americans. In fact, this day has become so popular that many...
Bakersfield Lawmakers Discuss Pedestrian Safety Improvements
March 16, 2015
Last week, the Kern County Committee on Public Transportation met to discuss ways to improve safety for pedestrians in the Bakersfield area. The meeting focused...
California Ranks 47th in Auto Insurance Laws and Compliance
March 11, 2015
Any time you get into your car, you’re running the risk of being involved in a car accident. There are many drivers on the road...
Record Numbers of Vehicles Recalled in 2014
February 18, 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released figures regarding auto recall totals for 2014. As expected, there were a record number of recalled...
Proving Fault in a Car Accident
February 5, 2015
The recent high profile car accident involving Olympic gold medalist, Bruce Jenner, is another example of how a collision can change the lives of everyone...
Safe Driving Tips for Super Bowl Sunday
January 29, 2015
The Super Bowl is this weekend, and there will most likely be many Super Bowl parties being hosted throughout the Bakersfield area. These parties help...
Honda Fined $70M for Failing to Report Car Accident Injury Complaints
January 13, 2015
The Obama administration has levied a $70 million fine against Honda for failing to report 1,729 complaints regarding car accident injuries and deaths to federal...
GM Recalls More Vehicles over Ignition Defect
January 6, 2015
General Motors (GM) has initiated another recall associated with defective ignition lock systems that can cause safety issues in hot weather conditions. The recall covers...