18 Wheeler Big Rigs and the Dangerous Right Turn
Truck drivers admittedly recognize that making a right turn with their long and heavy loads is not easy. Every experienced big rig driver will…
The Mud Run and the Death Waiver
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard of “mud runs” and obstacle course-style running events – but did you know…
Auto MedPay Insurance, Coverage and Collection
As a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer, I have seen many tragic cases where an injured person was clearly not at fault but also could not…
Injured as a Motorcycle Passenger?
Many questions may surface following a highway accident involving an injured motorcycle passenger. Do I have a right to recover for my injuries since I…
Important Documents to get from Trucking Company in every case
In every trucking accident case, its important to request the production of Trucking Company documents about the driver, documents about the vehicle and documents about…
Car “Opening Door” crashes
Car Opening Door situations can cause very serious injuries. Often, what appears to be a safely parked car next to a curb, can be a…
Truck Backing Accidents Often Avoidable
Truck Backing Accidents are preventable. Statistics show that 25% of all trucking accidents involve backing up. Backing is an almost daily activity for most truck…
What do I do if I was involved in a Catastrophic Trucking Accident?
Why do so many attorneys encourage people to protect their rights immediately by hiring a lawyer if they are involved in a catastrophic trucking accident? …
Guardrails that Kill
Guardrails are safety devices designed to protect drivers and passengers in cars that lose control. However, a recent study by the University of Alabama shows…
Severity of Truck Crashes – Factors
Commerce in the United States depends on the hauling and carrying done by the trucking industry, but safety issues are a concern given the severity…
Semi Truck Driver Age and Presence of Passengers in Collisions
Although injuries and fatalities due to large truck and other vehicle crashes have decreased over the last ten years, motor vehicle injuries remain a leading…
Alcohol and Drug Use in Truck Accidents
Truck Accidents Involving Alcohol and Drugs Despite measures in place to help reduce alcohol and drug-related accidents, it is still a problem causing many fatal…
Child Pedestrian Death Causes
Obviously, anytime a child pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle the potential exists for serious traumatic injury or even death. A vehicle may have…
When Roadside Maintenance Issues Cause Injury or Death
Some injury claims occur when a motorist or passenger is injured due to a lack of roadside maintenance. In situations where failure to properly maintain…
Blunt Spleen Injuries and Splenectomy after Auto Accidents
A blunt spleen injury is one of the most commonly injured organs after an auto accident. It’s caused by a forceful blow to the abdomen….
Roadway Design Defects
In addition to the causes we commonly think of for motor vehicle accidents, such as negligent drivers and drunk drivers, it’s also important to consider…