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August 30, 2014 | Car Accidents,Our Blog

Every year, people across the U.S. eagerly await the publication of various reports ranking everything from graduate schools and hospitals to cars and retirement destinations. While this is certainly understandable, there is one report that perhaps doesn’t receive quite as much press, but which provides a very comprehensive look at traffic safety here in the… read more

August 30, 2014 | compensation,dog bite,Our Blog

When most Californians are bitten by a dog they don’t know, their chief concern is contracting rabies. It’s important to remember that, according to the California Department of Public Health, only 3 percent of animal rabies cases occur from bites by domestic animals. Most people who get rabies are bitten or scratched by a wild… read more

August 29, 2014 | Car Accidents,Our Blog

The private transportation industry has undergone something of a dramatic transformation over the last several years thanks to the advent of ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft. Gone are the days of arranging a ride in advance or waiting for a taxi company to send a vehicle your way, and in are the days of… read more

August 28, 2014 | Car accident,Our Blog

Three individuals were injured and two were killed following a collision in California recently. This unfortunate car accident was the result of excessive speed, according to police. The accident took place on a Friday night. It occurred beneath the 5 Freeway at 8 p.m., according to authorities. It appears that cars were racing along San… read more

August 26, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

With Labor Day weekend upon us, the summer months are officially coming to an end for California residents. What that means is that thousands of kids in the state will be returning to school and drivers will once again need to exercise heightened caution within school zones. Pedestrian safety has always been a concern around… read more

August 23, 2014 | Injuries to Children,Our Blog

There is no question that school buses play an important role in transporting children throughout Placer County, California. Unfortunately, as is the case with any other motor vehicle on the road, there is the possibility that a school bus could be involved in a collision with another automobile. This was the case earlier this month… read more

August 22, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

Many people in Sacramento, California, spend time walking. While in some cases it is for exercise, in other situations it is simply a mode of transportation. Whatever the reason someone sets out on foot, the dangers for the pedestrians are the same. As a result of the lack of protection most pedestrians have, individuals who… read more

August 21, 2014 | Car accident,lost wages,Our Blog,personal injury

When people suffer injuries in accidents, they may face a wide range of problems. Victims of car accidents might struggle to overcome their physical injuries, for instance, and they might also be forced to quit working for a time while they heal. Monetary relief, which can be awarded in appropriate circumstances, may help these individuals… read more

August 19, 2014 | Our Blog,wrongful death

In the state of California, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Even so, there are many people who continue to drive impaired on the state’s roads and highways, putting the public at risk. Unfortunately, it is only a matter of time before these people cause an accident. One… read more

August 18, 2014 | Car Accidents,compensation,Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog

Investigators are still looking into the deadly chain-reaction crash that occurred along the 60 Freeway just recently. Some of our Placer County readers may have heard about the crash that injured at least 13 people and killed a 5-year-old girl. And depending on what investigators find out about the crash, it’s possible that the accident… read more