QuoteWizard, which is an online insurance comparison company, just released the results of a study they had done. They looked at over a million data points to determine car accident rates in cities around the country. They ranked the top 25 worst cities and place Sacramento at number four. A similar study done by QuoteWizard ranked Sacramento drivers as...
Continue ReadingThe Solano Transportation Authority just made a big announcement. The federal government granted $8.8 million to Solano County for traffic safety projects. This is music to my ears. I am a local personal injury lawyer, so I have seen first-hand how car accidents can devastate lives. The planned projects are aimed at the most dangerous intersections and pedestrian crossing...
Continue ReadingHoliday Season Dangers Holidays are a time of year people look forward to. Taking a few days off work to relax, reconnect with family and friends, hearty meals and exciting trips. But the hustle and bustle of the holiday season presents not just opportunities for fun, but also higher risks both in and out of the home. Here are...
Continue ReadingSummer is the deadliest time of year to drive on the highway. The highest fatality rates of the year occur during July and August because of several factors. These factors include an increased amount of vacation travelers, inexperienced teenagers and drunk drivers on the roads. If you and your family are planning to hit the road for a trip...
Continue ReadingWhat Is California’s Dog Bite Statute? Millions of California families own a dog or multiple dogs, which means that the possibility of a dog attack is also quite common. Different states have different laws when it comes to dog bites and how liability for these attacks is determined. In California, there are very unique laws that every dog owner...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are one of the main causes of serious personal injuries, and they can result in a wide range of harmful consequences for anyone involved in the incident. When law enforcement is contacted after an accident, the police officer will document and categorize the accident. To know which type of car crash the incident should be categorized into,...
Continue ReadingIs It Worth Filing a Lawsuit for My Injury? If you have unfortunately suffered injuries from a car accident, slip and fall incident, or any other type of accident, you’re probably facing a lot of questions about your near future. If your injuries were serious, you are probably considering filing a lawsuit. It’s expected to have the concern: “what...
Continue ReadingMillions of people ride public transportation every day, and it’s the number one source of transportation for many people in cities and large towns. Here are some general safety tips to know the next time you’re a public transportation passenger. If You’re Riding on a Bus: Be mindful when you’re waiting at a bus stop: Don’t wait for your...
Continue ReadingOur education system in America has come a long way with child abuse in the classroom. You’ve probably heard stories from elderly people sharing their times in school with the paddle and teachers having ruthless disciplinary rules and rants. Times have definitely changed, and laws have been enacted to disallow this blatant abuse from schoolteacher to student. However, child...
Continue ReadingA California-based trucking company and one of its drivers could be found responsible for a deadly bus crash that occurred on a New Mexico highway. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and 25 injuries, including three young children. A Greyhound bus carrying 50 people was driving along Interstate 40 when a semi-trailer traveling in the opposite direction lost control...
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