TEENAGER DIES IN TRAGIC SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT – WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
According to a report, a 19-year old Orangevale man died in a car crash at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Kenneth Avenue. The 19-year old was a passenger in a 2016 Kia Forte that was making a left turn onto...
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR POOL ACCIDENTS?
Pool accidents typically fall under the category of premises liability (often referred to as “slip and fall” cases). However, as the tragic story below illustrates, pool accidents can also fall within other areas of law. Defective Pool Equipment Causes One...
CRANE PULLS SUV OUT OF ELK GROVE POOL
A fire truck had to use its crane to pull an SUV out of a residential pool in Elk Grove after a crash. A neighbor, Carol On, heard a loud metal clashing sound and went to investigate. She saw two stop signs...
IS IT ELDER ABUSE OR OLD AGE?
Putting your loved one in a nursing home creates a fear of neglect and nursing home abuse that never goes away. This is regardless of whether the nursing home has an excellent reputation or not. The key to preventing and/or...
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...
