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Driving in “Hollyweed”: On the Road After California’s Marijuana Legalization

April 20, 2018 by opolaw

The back-and-forth about marijuana legalization, in states where it becomes a cause, tends to focus on its positive and negative physical effects for people who use. But whether or not it’s healthy to be high, it’s undeniably a cause for concern when marijuana smokers hit the roads. Just like alcohol, pot can cause impairment in perception and reduced response time, but smoking and driving (as of yet) doesn’t have the same stigma as driving drunk. What can we expect in California, as of pot’s legalization in 2018, when we’re sharing the roads with our friends who may have been sharing a joint?

  1. It’s likely that there will be a slight increase in traffic accidents overall. In states that have recently legalized pot (Colorado, Washington, Oregon), it’s been reported that accident claims went up an average of about 3 percent. Not huge, but measurable.
  2. However, crash fatalities in states that legalized marijuana did not show a statistically significant increase. The increase in collisions that may be attributed to the legal use of pot seem to be primarily smaller altercations that don’t result in deaths.
  3. Crash fatalities in California have risen in recent years and may continue to rise, but authorities actually attribute this to an improving economy. Ken Kolosh, manager of the National Safety Council’s Statistics Department, says that job creation does have one unfortunate side effect: more crashes from more people being out on the roads.
  4. Weed will be hard to regulate on the roads because its effects are still a bit tough to pin down. In Colorado, authorities are having difficulty with marijuana regulation in reference to driving because weed is not nearly as well understood as alcohol, and it’s often altered and “enhanced” with other chemicals.

In California’s legalization experiment, it’s still early days, and too soon to tell what the real immediate or lasting effects of this legislation will be. But one thing is for certain: driving under the influence of any substance is never a good idea. Exercise caution if you’re using and don’t get behind the wheel when you still feel like you’re floating and time is really slow.

And if you’ve unfortunately experienced an accident as a result of someone else’s bad choice in that regard, know that you have options. Make sure you get in touch with your insurance provider and seek out a qualified law firm to explore your legal options. Whether you’re certain you have cause or not, please contact us or give us a call at 800.676.5295 and we’ll be glad to talk you through. We offer a free consultation to new clients to answer any questions and help them determine their options going forward.

 

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The Tragic Consequences of Speeding

August 3, 2017 by opolaw

We don’t usually consider that 15 mph could make the difference between walking through the front door or not, but in the early hours of July 4, it made all the difference for two local residents.

As personal injury attorneys, we know this story all too well. For us, every accident is a story, a family, a moment of suffering, and an opportunity for healing. [Read more…]

Posted in: Article, Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, News, News & Resources, Truck Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Accident Attorney Los Angeles, Auto Accident Prevention Tips, Auto Accidents, Auto Safety Tips

Are Social Media Apps Responsible for the Actions of Drivers Using Them?

May 2, 2017 by Greg Owen

Checking your smartphone while driving is tough to resist for many people. Whether it’s to read the latest Twitter feed, see who “liked” a Facebook post or take a photo to share on Snapchat or Instagram, people check their phones constantly. Numerous studies conducted about cell phone usage while driving has shown that it causes distractions and often leads to accidents. And in some states, including California, all hands-on use of cell phones is against the law. California’s new restrictions on cell phone usage took effect in January of this year. [Read more…]

Posted in: Article, Auto Accidents, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents, Case Studies, Motorcycle Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Accident Prevention Tips, Auto Accidents, Auto Safety Tips, Distracted Driving, Driver Safety Tips, Personal Injury Lawyer

3 Major Signs to Stop Driving as a Senior

March 13, 2017 by Greg Owen

Our reflexes and attention span ages as we get older, which can affect our driving. Many seniors are able to drive well into their 80’s and even early 90’s, but certain health conditions can affect a driver’s abilities behind the wheel. If you or a loved one is over the age of 65, it’s important to understand how age and health can alter someone’s judgment on the road. This will allow you to recognize when the time comes to give up the keys for your safety and the safety of others. [Read more…]

Posted in: Article, Auto Accidents, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Off-Road Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Safety Tips, Automobile safety technology, Personal Injury Lawyer

Driving Etiquette Rules to Keep Everyone Safe on the Road

March 6, 2017 by Greg Owen

Just as cell phone use at dinner is a major faux pas in terms of table etiquette; there are several driving etiquettes that people often ignore. You should always consider pedestrians, other drivers, cyclists, passengers, and yourself when you start the engine. Your driving habits can either lessen the risk of an auto accident or cause a detrimental outcome to occur.

Practice good manners on the road by adhering to these driving rules. [Read more…]

Posted in: Article, Auto Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Safety Tips, Automobile safety technology, Personal Injury Lawyer

3 Latest Automobile Safety Technologies

February 27, 2017 by Greg Owen

The automobile industry constantly works on innovating new safety features for the latest cars, trucks and motorcycles. With California having 3,176 fatal accidents in 2015, the demand for advanced safety features to lower the risk of auto accidents is on the rise. While airbags and seat belts are necessary for safety, our cars need to be equipped with more features that prevent the collisions that cause injuries and fatalities. [Read more…]

Posted in: Auto Accidents, News & Resources, Personal Injury Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Safety Tips, Automobile safety technology, Personal Injury Lawyer

Avoid Accidents Caused by Sleep Deprivation

February 20, 2017 by Greg Owen

Getting four hours of sleep, versus six hours, could be the difference between life and death on the road. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety completed a study correlating sleep deprivation to traffic accidents and found some eye-opening results.

“Drivers who reported that they usually sleep for 4-5 hours per day had 5.4 times the crash rate of drivers who usually sleep for 7 hours or more daily.” [Read more…]

Posted in: Article, Auto Accidents, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Off-Road Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Accidents, Auto Safety Tips, Personal Injury Lawyer

How to Respond to Aggressive Drivers

February 13, 2017 by Greg Owen

Drivers with road rage can make even the most patient and calm people loose their cool. There are aggressive drivers who occasionally put the lives of others and their properties in danger. Your reaction to an aggressive driver is essential for your safety, as well as the safety of other drivers and passengers surrounding you. Here are a few tips for defusing a road rage situation.

[Read more…]

Posted in: Article, Auto Accidents, Off-Road Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Accidents, Auto Safety Tips, Personal Injury Lawyer

Important Items to Have in Your Car In Case of Emergency

January 30, 2017 by Greg Owen

In case of an emergency situation, you always need to be prepared. Driving elicits unpredictable factors that could put you in a potentially dangerous situation. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, 2.35 million people in the US are injured in road crashes each year. Certain items should always be kept in a safe spot in your car in the event that you need to access them during an emergency. Whether you have been involved in an automobile accident, or are experiencing car issues on the side of the road, you should be keeping these items on hand at all times.

[Read more…]

Posted in: Auto Accidents Tagged: Accident Prevention, Auto Injury, Auto Safety Tips, automobile accident prevention, automobile safety

What You Should Know About Safety-Related Defects

August 22, 2016 by Greg Owen

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It is important to understand the difference between motor vehicle defects that are considered safety-related and those that are not considered safety-related. A safety defect is one that poses risk to both motor vehicle safety and can exist in a group of vehicles, such as ones that are from the same manufacturer.

[Read more…]

Posted in: Auto Accidents, News, Personal Injury Tagged: Auto Accidents, Auto Injury, Auto Recalls, Auto Safety Tips, Safety Defects, Safety-Related Defects
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