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October 14, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

We often write about how seriously bicyclists can be injured when they are hit by vehicles. That’s because a person on a bike is no match for an automobile. Along those same lines, pedestrians who are hit by bicyclists can also be left seriously injured because of the speed at which bicycles travel. An accident… read more

October 13, 2014 | Car accident,compensation,lost wages,medical expenses,Our Blog,pain and suffering,personal injury

A head-on crash is one of the most destructive types of motor vehicle accidents in California. This type of car accident often results in traumatic injuries or even death. The results are worse in situations where both drivers are speeding at the moment of impact. People in the Sacramento area are particularly susceptible to experiencing a… read more

October 10, 2014 | Car accident,car crash,Our Blog

One recent crash in California cost a few teenagers their lives. The car accident took place a little past 2 a.m. and happened on a Saturday. Reportedly, six teenagers were returning from an amusement park, Knott’s Berry Farm. The vehicle carrying the teens all of a sudden left Interstate 5 and ended up crashing and… read more

October 10, 2014 | Bicycle accident,biker,broken bones,compensation,Our Blog,serious injuries

Many times, cyclists who are involved in accidents in California are not at fault. After all, they have to share the road with motorists, pedestrians and even other bikers. There are many ways that accidents can be caused by the inattentiveness or the careless actions of other people on the road, including the following: –… read more

October 8, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog

This week, we have been discussing automobile defects that can be deadly if automakers don’t act fast enough to issue recalls. We specifically discussed Congress’ response to General Motors’ deadly ignition switch defect, which led to the recall of millions of vehicles but only after at least 12 people lost their lives. But GM isn’t… read more

October 7, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog

Welcome back. In our last post we began discussing the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act, a bill that has been introduced by members of the House of Representatives in response to General Motors’ deadly ignition switch defect, which is believed to have caused at least 12 deaths. As much as we would like to believe that… read more

October 6, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents,Our Blog

In the months following General Motors’ recall of millions of automobiles because of a faulty ignition switch that was threatening the lives of drivers, officials have been taking steps to try to prevent something similar from happening again. As we have discussed in past posts on our blog, certain models of Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn… read more

October 3, 2014 | dog bite,Our Blog

The majority of dogs are not vicious at all, which is why people love to keep them as household pets as they have for centuries. However, there are always outliers. It is important to know when a dog is considered to be vicious and what can be done about it. In California, a dog that… read more

October 3, 2014 | Car accident,medical expenses,Our Blog,pain and suffering,personal injury

A head-on crash recently took place in California. This type of collision can be deadly due to the major impact experienced when two speeding vehicles strike each other. Unfortunately, one woman lost her life in the fiery car accident, while two other individuals suffered major injuries. A 30-year-old driver ended up having to be pulled… read more

October 1, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

Earlier this week, we provided some bicycle safety tips from the California Department of Motor Vehicle. However, bicyclists aren’t the only ones who are extremely vulnerable in accidents with motor vehicles. Pedestrians, too, face a great danger when sharing the roads with vehicle. In fact, more than 4,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in… read more