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Motorcyclist killed in California accident

Authorities say that a 22-year-old man was killed when a Nissan Pathfinder turned left into the path of his motorcycle at about 8:20 p.m. on July 17. The crash took place 3400 block of Santa Maria Way in Orcutt when the motorcycle traveling westbound collided with the vehicle. Police say that the SUV driver was… read more

California woman killed in head-on collision

A 28-year-old woman was killed and two other women were seriously injured when two cars struck each other head-on on California State Road 4 in Stanislaus County on the evening of July 14. Police investigating the accident said that it had not yet been determined if alcohol consumption or drug use were contributory factors. According… read more

Signs you have wandered into a “settlement mill”

A “settlement mill” is a unflattering term describing a certain kind of personal injury law firm. These are firms you want to steer clear of. We present this information as a public service, because these firms give our profession a bad name. A good law firm focuses on quality – good service, personalized treatment, clear… read more

U.S. roads more deadly than those of other wealthy countries

While California and the rest of the U.S. have seen a decrease in motor vehicle fatality rates, a recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underscores that much still needs to be done. The report, which was released on July 6, compared U.S. traffic fatality rates to those of 19 other… read more

Injured in a car driven by your best friend!

You’re a passenger in a car, accompanying your friend to the mall, to a ball game or to lunch. A shriek of brakes, a crash of metal and glass, and you’re the one getting transfused in the ER. Your friend looks on anxiously. Here’s the question: You’ve just been injured. The medical bills are going… read more

Former police dog attacks man who offers water bowl

On July 3, a man in California was attacked by a dog that had once worked for a law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County. On the night of the dog attack, the 20-year-old victim had seen the German shepherd loose in Eastvale. The man gave the dog some water before the dog put both… read more

3 injuries and 1 fatality follow Caltrans accident

A California highway was the site of a major accident on Friday, July 1, 2016, involving a Dodge Ram pickup and a Caltrans vehicle. The incident left one person dead, one critically injured and two others with minor injuries. While authorities have ruled out drugs and alcohol as causes of the accident, the reasons for… read more

Autonomous driving technology for California trucks

Trucking component supply companies ZF and WABCO have announced the next stage in autonomous driving technology for truckers. The companies have previously released such collision avoidance technology as WABCO’s OnGuard braking system and ZF’s steering system, but this joint venture blends technology from both lines. The Evasive Maneuver Assist system was announced on June 28… read more