National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals 660,000 drivers were using a cell phone at any given daylight moment during the year its survey was taken – 2011
IS EMPLOYER LIABLE WHEN DISTRACTED WORKER CAUSES CAR CRASH?
On behalf of Rooney Law Firm posted in Car Accidents Texting while driving in California is against the law. It also remains one of the motor vehicle accident causes that continues to be on the rise. More and more states are passing laws dealing with distracted driving; however, statistics reveal 80 percent of crashes are […]
Read MoreOften these types of accident cases conclude with successful settlement negotiations.
CALIFORNIA JURY AWARDS $3 MILLION TO CAR CRASH VICTIM
It has taken three years, but a California woman can now breathe a sigh of relief because a jury has awarded her $3.1 million. The then 56-year-old was injured in a car crash on May 10, 2011, and made the choice to file a personal injury lawsuit against the driver of the other vehicle. Anyone […]
Read MoreArbitration involves a neutral person who reviews evidence, hears arguments from all sides of the issue and resolves the dispute with a decision.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS: OPTIONS TO LITIGATION IN CALIFORNIA
For victims of motor vehicle accidents caused by someone else, there are many options through which they can seek compensation to help them recover. As we’ve noted many times, a skilled advocate can be helpful in negotiating an appropriate settlement from responsible parties. On those occasions when settlement isn’t agreed upon, other legal remedies such […]
Read MoreThe most relevant piece of the compromise may be the reduction in insurance required for the time between when a driver's app is turned on and a connection is made.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES RIDE-SHARING INSURANCE BILL
The California Assembly and Senate recently passed legislation regarding new insurance requirements for ride-sharing businesses in the state. Liability for car accident injury when drivers connected to one of these new businesses are involved has been murky thus far. The focus of the bill is to protect consumers and drivers while not unduly harming businesses […]
Read MorePolice report that the driver of the big rig was not intoxicated. He has not been cited or arrested at this time.
BIG RIG CAUSES MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT ON CALIFORNIA ROAD
Although most truck drivers follow detailed safety rules and are careful on the road, big rigs are large machines that can cause severe damage when things go wrong. On July 10, a big rig caused a multiple car accident that injured seven individuals and killed one person. The accident occurred around 7:50 a.m., says California […]
Read MoreEvery now and then the statute of limitations is suspended, or tolled, for a period of time.
HOW DO STATUTES OF LIMITATION IMPACT CAR CRASH OR INJURY CASES?
California residents who haven’t been involved in a car accident or other personal injury claim may not realize there are time limits set by law governing how long they have to file a lawsuit to seek compensation. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. Generally, once the time runs out a claim isn’t […]
Read MoreSo-called fender-benders aren't the type of accident meant here.
WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
There are a few common sense things one must do after a car wreck in California. First and foremost, injuries must be treated. As we stress on our car accident information page, the moments, hours and days right after an accident can be critical for anyone injured. And we don’t mean just for medical needs. […]
Read MoreSadly a car accident recently claimed the life of a man from Yuba City. His pickup was struck by another pickup.
COLLISION OF PICKUPS IN YUBA CITY LEAVES 1 DEAD
With so many vehicles on the roads throughout the state of California it is more important than ever those motorists know and adhere to the rules of the roads. When not followed, it is possible that a motor vehicle accident could occur. While many accidents do not result in serious injuries on other occasions devastating […]
Read MoreA rise in the number fatal motor vehicle accidents is probably due at least in part to the fact that more drivers are on the road during summer months.
FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS INCREASE IN SUMMER MONTHS
Each and every time a driver in the Chico area gets behind the wheel to drive somewhere there is the chance that they may be involved in an automobile accident. While car crashes occur throughout the nation every day, according to a recent study, the summer months are the most dangerous. Perhaps unsurprisingly this is […]
Read MoreAccording to the study, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), providing positive incentives coupled with small penalties was a successful way to eliminate "egregious speed limit violations."
STUDY FINDS NEW INCENTIVES MAY REDUCE SPEEDING RELATED CAR ACCIDENTS
National Public Radio recently reported on a new study that claims to have found a solution to reduce speeding on our nation’s roadways. The study focused on previous flawed attempts, including flashing signs letting the driver know that they were speeding and what their speed was, using cops to issue speeding tickets and setting up […]
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