If you encounter a reckless driver, you could become seriously injured if they cause a crash. Sometimes, negligent drivers are especially likely to cause accidents as a result of poor weather, whether visibility is poor or the road is slick. It is important to...
Sacramento, California Personal Injury Blog
Could the automotive chip shortage lead to more dangerous roads?
The semiconductor chip shortage slowed new vehicle production and increased demand for used automobiles, putting more older cars on the road. Automakers improvised and are shipping new vehicles without specific chip-dependent features. As this shift in the automotive...
Falls and older adults
If you are an older adult, you need to pay close attention to your safety while walking, not only around the house but especially in public spaces. Unfortunately, some careless business owners and property owners fail to address hazards that can cause people to fall...
Recalled youth ATV poses multiple injury risks
In California, children under the age of 16 cannot drive a car, but they can operate an all-terrain vehicle. Since children under the age of 14 must have adult supervision when operating an ATV, the hobby is one that many families enjoy together. For safety's sake,...
America’s preference for big cars means danger for cyclists
When cars collide with cyclists in California, the people riding the bikes often suffer serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. However, research shows that the type of vehicle an individual is driving when they strike a pedestrian often contributes to the...
How well do hands-free phones work for safety?
Distracted driving serves as one of the biggest potential risks for drivers in the modern age. Unfortunately, while campaigns targeting texting while driving continue to drive the numbers down incrementally, it cannot stop the issue entirely. Thus, many drivers take...
Who has liability for an apartment fire in California?
Catastrophic injury and death can occur when a fire breaks out at a residential property. When your loved one experiences this type of accident at an apartment or rental home, you may be unsure where to turn to seek compensation for their injuries. Review the rules...
Drunk driving accidents claim thousands of lives each year
Even if you carefully follow traffic safety guidelines and take precautionary measures to avoid an accident, such as staying off of the road during inclement weather, you could become seriously hurt or even killed as a result of a drunk driver. Tragically, people...
What plaintiffs must prove in California slip-and-fall cases
California property owners have certain responsibilities when it comes to maintaining their spaces and making sure they are safe for use. When property owners neglect to do this and someone suffers a serious slip-and-fall injury because of it, the injured party may be...
A closer look at slip-and-fall accidents
When it comes to slip-and-fall accidents, it is essential to understand the risks you face. These accidents take place for a variety of reasons, and many never should have taken place. Sadly, property owners do not always take sensible precautionary measures and leave...
