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Woman gives birth to 10-lb baby in car (VIDEO)

Well, I'm feeling pretty dumb about how much I whined about my 1-mile ride to the birth center when I had my daughter. This woman just gave birth and caught her own baby like a champ, even with the distraction of her husband filming the whole thing. I can't even smile for a camera, while she is an apparent earthly embodient of Gaia herself.

Shocking 'It Can Wait' ad highlights dangers of checking social media while driving

Distracted driving statistics are depressing. As we well know, people are using their smartphones for far more than just texting these days. New studies come out every other week, and there are reports of death- or serious-injury-by-cell phone every day.

Unprecedented: Chrysler recalls 1.4 million hackable cars

According to CNN, Chrysler announced Friday that it is formally recalling 1.4 million vehicles that can be remotely hacked over the internet: "A flaw in several Chrysler (FCAU) models lets hackers remotely control them, posing an unprecedented danger for American drivers. Hackers can cut the brakes, shut down the engine, drive it off the road, or make all the electronics go haywire." The recall affects the following vehicles, which are all equipped with an 8.4-inch touchscreen:

Texas Still A Leader In Teen Driver Car Accident Fatalities

Motor vehicle accidents are still a primary cause of death for teens behind the wheel. Texas is still among the highest in teen driving fatalities, with only three states in the nation reporting more. While this is down slightly from last year (second highest), Corpus Christi and other Texas cities have continued to report some of the highest numbers of teen auto collision deaths in the nation. Go here to read about what a parent can do...

Will Corpus Christi Distracted Driver Law Reduce Car Accidents?

In Corpus Christi, a city law passed that imposes a $500 fine if the police spot a driver using a cell phone. For years, car accident attorneys in Corpus Christi and across the country have been seeing more cases involving driver distraction. In our previous blog posts, we have discussed how prevalent the problem has become. In this day and age, everyone is tied to their smartphones. Car manufacturers are adding more options to incorporate hands-free operation of a phone. But will/would this law reduce auto accidents?

San Francisco car accidents cause more injury, death, and economic loss than any other crime or civic issue

Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in San Francisco and across San Francisco County, California. With a huge influx daily of visitors from across the world, many crashes are caused by drivers who are unfamiliar with San Francisco freeways and roads. Many are caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers taking in the sights. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the San Francisco community.

San Francisco motorcycle accidents are a serious safety concern for the many riders in this crowded city

Motorcycle vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in San Francisco and across San Francisco County, California. Many motorcyclists use this form of transportation to efficiently navigate the crowded roadways of this teeming city. Since motorcycles are much more difficult for motor-vehicle drivers and mass-transportation vehicles to see, a motorcyclist is at a significantly higher risk of injury in a collision.

San Francisco motorcycle crashes have common causes and devastating outcomes

San Francisco is a popular bicycling city with a track record of serious bike accidents

Despite safety improvements, bicycle accidents are common in San Francisco

Since 2000, the percent of people who biked to work in San Francisco increased from 2.0 percent to 3.4 percent, according to 2008-2012 statistics from the American Community Survey. San Francisco had among the highest percent of commuters who bike to work.

San Francisco is one of the nation's deadliest cities for pedestrian accidents

San Francisco is a walker's city. With its mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, it is often called the “air conditioned city.” Since walking is a primary way for millions to getting around San Francisco, it makes sense that the sheer numbers of pedestrians means a higher number of pedestrian accidents.

Orange County, located just southeast of Los Angeles, is more populous than twenty-one U.S. states and includes cities such as Anaheim, Irvine and Newport Beach

To get up-to-date road information, go to the California DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Orange County, go to Accuweather.com. Some of the major roadways in Orange County are:

Links to accidents that occur in the Orange County area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Orange County area:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Orange County, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

If you know someone who has been injured in an Orange County accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Orange County grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Orange County grief support organizations.

Orange County legal information for accident victims

When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash in Orange County, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after an Orange County injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an Orange County personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows the issues related to insurance policies, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Orange County wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Orange County accident attorney can do to help.

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