Sacramento Personal Injury News

Is your SUV safe for you and your family? Our Sacramento injury attorneys know it is a top priority for many parents to choose vehicles that provide the best protection or their families.  Many families choose SUVs because they receive good crash ratings and provide plenty of room for growing families. However, before choosing an SUV for your family, you need to review the information provided by the IIHS and Consumer Reports regarding two key areas of concern for SUV owners. Major Safety Flaw in...

In November, Californians passed Proposition 64 that legalized marijuana for recreational use. California joins Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska in legalizing recreational marijuana. In addition to California, residents of three other states (Massachusetts, Nevada, and Maine) also passed measures in November legalizing the use of recreational marijuana within their states. Under the new law, an adult 21 years of age or older can possess up to one ounce of flowers or eight grams of concentrate for personal use. In addition, an adult 21 years of...

For drivers who travel along one of the oldest mountain highways in California, the safety upgrades planned for Highway 50 by Caltrans will be a welcome addition. The Sacramento Bee reported on the $50 million safety upgrade in a story published on December 13, 2016. The project includes several key elements designed to protect drivers using this section of Highway 50. One addition will be a concrete median divider between Apple Hill and Placerville. The divider will make it safer for drivers passing close to each other...

The Sacramento Bee asked a very interesting question in a recent December article, “How fast should you drive in the carpool lane?” Of course, the answer to that question largely depends on who is answering the question. According to the article, many drivers exceed the posted speed limit on freeways by 10 mph. Apparently, drivers have learned that CHP officers usually do not stop drivers for speeding if they do not exceed the speed limit by more than 10 mph. However, as the article cautions, officers...

Proponents of self-driving cars say they make our roads safer by reducing the number of car accidents due to driver error. A vehicle does not become distracted from texting, grooming, reading, or adjusting controls. However, some people are not comfortable with self-driving vehicles. Recent news coverage of accidents involving autonomous vehicles highlights the fact these vehicles are not immune from motor vehicle accidents. How do you feel about sharing the road with these vehicles? Is Sacramento The Place for Self-Driving Vehicles? If things work out,...

Do you remember riding through the neighborhood to see the Christmas lights each year in the backseat of the family car? For many families, going to see the holiday lights is an annual tradition. Below are several of the most popular holiday light events in and around Sacramento this year. Holiday Light Displays California Christmas Lights shows there are 11 houses in the area that are lit up for the holiday season. Global Winter Wonderland – This magical event is much more than just a light show....

A long-awaited section of Sacramento freeway that has been under construction for five years opened last week according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. A new 10-mile segment of Interstate 80 from the Yolo County line to Watt Avenue now has a carpool lane on the westbound side.  The opening of the carpool lane is part of the $136 million freeway widening project. Crews will continue to work on the eastbound carpool lane that is expected to be finished later this month. The improvements were...

A news story in The Sacramento Bee discusses the state’s new campaign to address DUIs. Last month, Californians passed Proposition 64 that legalized marijuana for personal recreational use. Therefore, the state’s annual message regarding the dangers of drunk driving included stern warnings of the dangers of buzzed driving. Rhonda Craft, California traffic safety director, said, “The use of prescription medications and marijuana is becoming increasingly prominent among drivers and is creating more safety concerns.” In an attempt to warn drivers of the potential hazards of driving while impaired...

Last month, Alexis Landeros, was crossing Marconi Avenue when she was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident, according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. A driver traveling in the eastbound slow lane struck the teenager as she crossed the street in Arden Arcade near Ashbourne Drive. The driver of the Jeep Wrangler tried to swerve to miss the young woman but was unable to do so. Landeros was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. According to the California Highway Patrol,...

Head injuries are common in car accidents. The force of the impact causes your body to be thrown forward so that your head strikes the steering wheel or the dashboard. A side impact can result in your head hitting the window or doorframe. Even if your head does not strike an object, you could suffer brain damage from the force of the impact causing your brain to move violently within your skull. Common Signs of a Concussion If you or your child was in a...