Facts and Trivia

DUI Arrests in Orange County during Labor Day Weekend Increase in 2011

Posted by Samantha on September 6, 2011 at 4:02 am

The effects of driving while intoxicated are well known to people, specifically drivers. However, many drivers still commit this violation, as seen in the number of DUI arrests made in Orange County last Labor Day weekend.
According to reports, about 262 people were arrested for DUI from Friday to Monday. This number is significantly higher compared [...]

CA Senators Approve Bill which Increases Cellphone Fines

Posted by Samantha on August 15, 2011 at 1:59 am

Cellphone use while behind the wheel is known as a traffic violation in California. This act was prohibited because it can lead to driver distraction—one of the common causes of car accidents in the United States.
In an effort to save people from traffic accidents caused by cellphone use, the Senate has passed a bill [...]

Celebrity Car Accidents in 2010

Posted by Jane on October 20, 2010 at 6:54 am

When they say that all Americans are likely to get involved in a car accident at least once in their lifetime, you would think that celebrities would be exempt from the rule.
But it turned out; they can get into some nasty car crashes like the rest of us.
Here are some of the most notable celebrities [...]

CHP Sponsors Teen/Parent Driving Safety Fair to Prevent Road Accidents

Posted by Samantha on October 13, 2010 at 7:13 am

Road accidents stand as one of the leading causes of deaths for both teen and adult drivers in the United States. In an effort to reduce the number of accidents that often occur in the country, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) sponsored an event called Teen/Parent Driving Safety Fair in Roseville.
Reports said the event, which [...]

Names of Speeding Celebrities Revealed

Posted by Samantha on October 4, 2010 at 7:14 am

Speeding is considered as a violation of traffic rules and those who were caught doing it will be held liable for their actions.
Celebrities, just like normal citizens, are also required to comply with or follow traffic rules. If they failed to do so, they must be prepared to face the effects of their violation in [...]

Hundreds of Dollars Spent Annually due to Poor Road Conditions

Posted by Samantha on September 27, 2010 at 6:53 am

Poor road condition is known as one of the main causes of vehicle accidents today. Well, that’s not big news to us.
What’s surprising to know is that motorists are required to spend hundreds of dollars (highest is $756) every year due to deficient roadways and the presence of road hazards on them, specifically potholes.
According to [...]

DUI Checkpoints Set up Across California for Independence Day Weekend

Posted by Jane on July 2, 2010 at 3:05 am

Its Independence Day weekend and I am sure many of us have plans for celebration.
There will be fireworks and lots of booze!!!
Just remember guys DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!!!
And if possible car accidents are not enough as a deterrent for drunk driving; various California law enforcement agencies will also be conducting DUI checkpoints in various [...]

Injury in the City Tips: Common Breathalyzer Myths and Why They Do Not Work

Posted by Jane on June 9, 2010 at 5:58 am

Every one of us heard at least one of those ridiculous things you can do to cheat a breathalyzer test to escape a DUI conviction.
It ranges from taking mints to cover the smell to putting a penny in your mouth because the copper is supposed to lower your BAC.
And I am telling you, these things [...]

LA Mayor Joins Campaign against Texting while Driving

Posted by Samantha on June 8, 2010 at 6:56 am

More and more people are now joining the campaign against texting while driving due to the large number of accidents that resulted from it. Statistics from the Los Angeles Fire Department revealed that out of 100 accidents that are reported daily, at least 28% of them were caused by this offense.
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is [...]

Injury in The City Tips: What to Do After a Car Accident?

Posted by Jane on May 26, 2010 at 5:14 am

Here at injury in the city, we like to spread around helpful information about accidents and injuries.
So we thought we would start giving out tips that you can use to prevent accidents or to guide you if ever you are involved in one.
To kick things off, I would like to start with what you should [...]

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