SACRAMENTO DRIVERS – PUT DOWN THAT CELL PHONE
The first day of 2017 rings in a new law that prohibits all handheld cell phone use while driving. The law is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by cell phone use. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), talking on a cell phone or texting is the number one source of driver distraction. In 2015, the OTS released results from a new study that revealed an increase in the use of cell phones while driving. In the press release, Office...
IS WHIPLASH A SERIOUS ACCIDENT INJURY?
Whiplash has received a bad reputation as a “scam” accident injury. Many television shows and movies have made fun of this fact. However, for the victim of a whiplash injury, it is no laughing matter. Whiplash can result in long-term, chronic pain and reduction in the range of motion that impairs the person’s ability to work and take care of himself. If you have been in an accident and you are suffering from whiplash, we can help. Contact our office for a free consultation with...
CAN YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
Millions of people made New Year’s resolutions for 2017 — are you one of them? If so, your job now is to find ways to keep your resolutions this year. Almost one-half of Americans make resolutions each year, but only eight percent are successful. Below are tips on how you can be one of the small percentages of Americans that keep their resolutions for 2017. Don’t Stop If You Slip It is not the fact that you slip that is important. It is the fact that you...
WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF SACRAMENTO SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS?
Slip and fall accidents are more common than you might believe and falls can result in serious injuries. Below are several common causes of slip and fall accidents in Sacramento. Problems with Flooring or Surfaces One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents is the surface or the flooring. You can fall on a torn rug, broken step, crack in the pavement, or slippery surface. If a surface becomes wet due to a leak or a spill, someone can easily fall and...
DO YOU BELIEVE THESE MOTORCYCLE MYTHS?
As Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys, we see our fair share of myths about motorcyclists and motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face unfair and unfounded prejudices and stereotypes simply because they choose a 2-wheel motor vehicle over a 4-wheel passenger vehicle. Those stereotypes often make fighting for your right to receive full compensation for an accident claim more difficult. Our Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys fight aggressively for the right of our motorcycle accident clients to receive full compensation from the at-fault driver. If you have been injured...
ARE SUVS SAFER THAN OTHER VEHICLES?
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...
Will Recreational Marijuana Increase California Traffic Accidents?
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...
SAFETY UPGRADE COMING TO HIGHWAY 50 NEAR PLACERVILLE
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...
SPEEDING IN THE CARPOOL LANE
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...
DO YOU WANT TO SHARE THE ROAD WITH SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES?
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,...
