HOW SAFE ARE YOU DRIVING AT NIGHT?
Is it more dangerous to drive at night? According to the National Safety Council, you are three times more likely to be in an accident resulting in a traffic death after dark. Driving at night is inherently more dangerous due to the...
CAR SAFETY KITS EVERY DRIVER NEEDS
Many of us spend a great deal of time in our vehicles taking children to school or other activities; traveling to and from work; running errands; or, enjoying an afternoon ride. For your comfort and safety, there are a few...
ARE SACRAMENTO DRIVERS AT A HIGHER RISK FOR TRUCK ACCIDENT INVOLVING A FED-EX TRUCK?
Of course, no one has studied this to be sure but it definitely seems like this could be the case based on recent Sacramento FedEx truck accidents. Just in the last six months, at least three Fed-ex trucks have been...
HAS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BECOME A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES?
According to one recent study, medical malpractice is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. The authors of the study indicate that medical errors are not being reported as often as they occur because of the way causes...
WHOSE FAULT IS IT WHEN WEATHER CAUSES A CAR CRASH?
Last month a three-car crash shut down a portion of Sacramento’s Broadway between 42nd and 43rd Streets for hours as crews worked to free people for the wreckage and clear debris from the road. Investigators worked for hours trying to...
KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE THIS SUMMER FROM PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
School is out and the kids are ready for some summer fun; however, parents need to be aware of one potential danger this summer — drivers. Pedestrians are at risk for injuries throughout the year because of careless or distracted...
SAFETY TIPS FOR USING YOUR GPS
Are you going on a summer road trip? If so, you may want to consider purchasing a global positioning system (GPS), especially if you are travelling to an unfamiliar destination. A GPS can help prevent some scary moments by preventing...
SUMMER CAR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING TEEN DRIVERS
Teen Driver Deaths: 2,163 teens lost their lives in car accidents in the United States during 2013 — 72 of those deaths occurred in California. Fatalities of teen drivers increased in California by 26.4 percent from 2013 to 2014. 100 Deadliest Days Begins...
TWO MOTORCYCLISTS KILLED IN SOLANO COUNTY, CA MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
In a tragic motorcycle accident, two motorcyclists were killed when a driver made a left hand turn in front of the riders. The accident took place on Highway 113 just south of Dixon. The driver of the Dodge Charger failed...
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT IF I AM INJURED UNDER CALIFORNIA’S PERSONAL INJURY LAWS?
Have you been hurt by a defective produce? Did a distracted driver cut you off and cause a car accident? Did a commercial truck driver who has driven too many hours cause a crash? Were you injured in a store...