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CBS SF Bay Area reported on an accident that had shut down all lanes of Interstate 80 last week. According to the California Highway Patrol, all lanes were closed while the accident was investigated and cleared. The collision occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 around 1:00 p.m. in Oakland just east of the Interstate-580 connector. CHP was allowing traffic to pass on the shoulder, but advised drivers to use an alternate route by taking West Grand Avenue to San Pablo Avenue and making a...

Any traffic accident can cause horrific injuries that result in lifelong disabilities and impairments. However, some accidents can be more life-threatening and likely to cause catastrophic injuries because of the nature of the vehicles involved or the victims involved. Below are four common traffic accidents in California that can cause severe injuries and death. Head-On Collisions Head-on collisions are very dangerous and often result in fatalities, especially high-speed head-on collisions. When vehicles strike each other head-on, there is a tendency for the vehicle to crumple...

Curbed San Francisco ran a story at the end of last month about the decision by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to allow the testing of fully automated vehicles. The difference between these tests and previous tests of automated vehicles — there will be no human safety drivers behind the wheel. The DMV approved the driverless testing on February 26, 2018. The department will post the notice posted on its website for 30 days before it begins approving applications from various tech companies and...

According to a story in the Sacramento Bee, more people died in traffic-related accidents during 2016 than during any of years in the past two decades. The number of deaths in traffic accidents increased by 22 percent from 2015 to 2016 for a four-county area. Experts claim that the improving economy is a factor in the increase in traffic fatalities. They point to the last time Sacramento traffic accidents resulted in these many fatalities during 2005 when unemployment was around four percent. Statewide in California,...

Two Senators have proposed a bill that would reduce the fine for failing to completely stop at a red light before making a right turn. Currently, the fine for this offense is $100. Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Sen. Jerry Dill (D-San Mateo) propose to lower the fine to $35. However, drivers who cause pedestrian accidents or hit bicyclists while turning would face higher fines. The reasoning behind the bill is that the fine is not appropriate for the seriousness of the traffic violation. Once you...

A driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 5 caused a deadly crash last week. According to an article in The Sacramento Bee, the traffic accident occurred near Richards Boulevard on Interstate 5 in Sacramento County. Deputies of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department were pursuing the vehicle. Two men in the vehicle being chased by the police died. A truck driver involved in the accident suffered major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The chase began near El Camino Avenue and the Capital City Freeway....

According to a story in The Antioch Herald, Antioch Police Officers responded to a car accident at the intersection of Davison Drive and Hillcrest Avenue last week. When officers arrived, the driver of one of the vehicles appeared to have a medical emergency. ConFire and paramedics performed life-saving measures after arriving at the accident scene. However, the man was later pronounced dead at the accident scene. A passenger in the vehicle said that the driver complained of feeling ill and then slumped over. The passenger attempted...

Have you developed epilepsy after being involved in a car accident? Did you suffer a head injury in a traffic accident before being diagnosed with epilepsy? If so, your car accident might have been the cause of your epilepsy. You may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Call (916)1 999-9000 to speak with a Sacramento car accident attorney free of charge. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder that can cause abnormal brain activity, which can cause periods of unusual behavior and seizures. There are several types of...

In most cases, your commute to work is without any events, other than possibly being stuck in a traffic jam. Unfortunately, for some drivers, their commute is interrupted by a traffic accident. The immediate surge of emotion and adrenaline can make it difficult to think. When panic sets in, you may find it almost impossible to take the steps you need to take after a Sacramento traffic accident. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a step-by-step checklist of what to do after...

Being in a car accident is a traumatic event for anyone. However, for an expectant mother, a car accident can be a tragic event for her and her unborn child. The mother not only worries about her health, but the health and well-being of her child. Sadly, many things can go wrong for a pregnant woman after a car accident. Pregnancy Risks from a Car Accident Stress from the Accident — Even if there are no other injuries, the stress from the accident can take a...