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Car Seat, Booster Seat & Seat Belt Laws in California
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 37,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes throughout the U.S. last year alone; 47% of those people were not wearing seat belts. Seat belts are the best defense against aggressive,...
Should I Accept an Insurance Company Settlement After My Personal Injury Accident?
If you have been injured in a car accident, motorcycle crash, truck collision, or pedestrian catastrophe, the next steps to getting the care you need can be confusing, upsetting, and simply put — overwhelming. The first thing personal injury victims must know about...
How to File a Legal Auto Insurance Claim in California
As a car insurance policyholder, you expect your insurance company to provide the protection you need to make you whole after an accident. Unfortunately, that is not typically the case. The hard truth is insurance companies increase their revenue by devaluing or...
Motorcyclist Killed in Sacramento Crash as California Motorcycle Fatalities Remain High
A motorcyclist was recently killed in a collision with a car in Sacramento, representing one of the hundreds of California motorcycle fatalities that occur every year. Motorcycle riding can be fun, as well as cheaper and more fuel-efficient than driving a car, but it...
When is a California Property Owner Liable for the Injury of an Independent Contractor?
Independent contractors sometimes get a raw deal. If they are injured on the job, it is often unclear who is responsible, their direct employer or the company that hired their employer. Everyone seeks to avoid responsibility. A recent California appellate court case...
Family Nearly Killed in Drowsy Driving Crash Outside Stockton, CA
A family of four returning home from a ski trip narrowly survived a severe car accident just outside Stockton after the fatigued driver fell asleep at the wheel. Drowsy driving is a major contributor to traffic accidents in California and across the country, leading...
Stockton Road Pedestrian Deaths Part of Larger Problem in California
A Sonora woman was killed on a recent Friday after attempting to cross Highway 108 near Stockton Road. The death is another example of several tragic accidents involving pedestrians that have occurred on Stockton Road in recent years, and it is emblematic of...
Rainy Weather Leads to Fatal Accident near Placerville
A recent collision outside of Placerville resulted in the loss of three lives. Authorities believe that the accident was caused at least in part by the day’s wet weather. Learn more below about the crash and the dangers of driving in rainy weather, and contact an...
Drunk Driver Causes Death of Local Girl
A Turlock man who chose to drive drunk caused an accident that resulted in fatal injuries to a local girl. Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents both in California and across the country. Victims of drunk driving accidents may have a right to...
Common Myths in Car Accident Injury Cases
Most people have been involved in a car accident at some point in their lives, even if it was just a minor fender bender. But not everyone who has been injured in a car accident files a personal injury claim and receives fair compensation for hospital bills, medical...