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Must you wear a motorcycle helmet in California?

Helmet laws for motorcyclists are decided by the state governments, not the federal government, so they can differ vastly from one state to the next. They are also subject to change at times; for example, Michigan used to have laws dictating that helmets had to be used, but the state recently dropped that law so… read more

Northern California tour bus accident kills 1, injures dozens

One person was killed and 30 others were injured, some critically, in a tour bus accident in northern California on Sunday. The tour bus was reportedly on its way from Los Angeles to Pasco, Washington, when it coasted off of the freeway and overturned around 7:30 a.m. about 100 miles south of the Oregon border…. read more

Car accident leads to 1 death, many injuries

A recent crash led to an injury and fatality in California recently. The car accident took place on a Friday in the area of Highway 41 in Fresno County, according to authorities. It began when a 19-year-old woman was driving her vehicle southbound on the highway at night, police said. The woman ended up going… read more

Holding distracted drivers accountable for the damage they cause

Welcome back. In our last post, we discussed how, despite strict laws against it in many states, the percentage of drivers who admit to emailing, surfing the Internet and checking social media is increasing while the percentage of drivers who admit to texting is staying roughly the same. Only the percentage of drivers who say… read more

Distracted driving remains a problem despite laws against it

Ever since cellphones became a staple in American culture we have seen an increase in car accidents caused by distracted driving. In response many laws have been enacted throughout the country in effort to convince people to put down their devices and drive. Unfortunately, though, this has proven to be an extremely difficult task, especially… read more

Your financial damages after a motorcycle accident

After a motorcycle accident in California, you may have the ability to claim certain damages in a lawsuit, especially if the other driver caused the crash — perhaps by turning left in front of your bike, for example. It is very important that you know what damages you can claim and when you have a… read more

Elderly woman dies in California car accident

One woman unfortunately lost her life in a tragic crash in California. The accident happened on a Sunday morning after midnight. It’s understandable for the family members whom the woman left behind to question the cause of the car accident and seek immediate answers. The accident happened when a black car was heading west on… read more

Parking lot accidents 101: What steps to take

Even though a parking lot may seem safer than the street, this isn’t necessarily true as 20 percent of all car accidents occur in parking lots, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports. With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, we wanted to take time this week to discuss the topic of… read more

Parking lot accidents 101: Who is at fault?

Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, is next week. While Black Friday can be exhilarating, it can also be stressful, especially when car accidents occur in shopping center parking lots. Following a parking lot accident, it can be difficult to determine which driver was liable because not all drivers are… read more

Parking lot accidents 101: How to avoid them

Black Friday is right around the corner, which means that many Sacramento residents will soon be heading to local shopping centers to kick off their holiday shopping. However, the excitement of one of the busiest shopping days of the year can come to a screeching halt when drivers are involved in parking lot accidents. Even… read more