Car Accidents
Understanding the Risks of Winter Car Accidents
Although winter landscapes can be picturesque to observe from indoors, driving in such conditions can be another story altogether. Without warning, roads can turn treacherous due to black ice, strong winds, fallen trees, or heavy snow, and can contribute to winter car accidents.
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Should I Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
Being involved in a car accident (no matter how minor) can be a harrowing experience, and injuries and mechanical problems can creep up days or even weeks later, which is why after an incident it’s important to ask yourself: Should I get a lawyer for a minor car accident?
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Riverside Traffic Accidents and the Expansion of the Inland Empire
California’s Inland Empire is expected to see record growth, with mid-year projections from the UCR School of Business forecasting a 6-10% rise in Inland Empire business activity during the second half of 2021. Although this may be a boon for local industry, it may also worsen Inland Empire traffic congestion, increasing the risk of Riverside traffic accidents among commuters.
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What Areas Have the Highest Risk of a Wrong Way Crash?
One of the most frightening scenarios a driver can face is seeing the headlights of another vehicle coming straight toward them. Wrong-way collisions accounted for more than 400 deaths per year in the United States between 2015 and 2018, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
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Why is Distracted Driving a Problem, Especially for Teen Drivers?
The list of distractions that drivers must contend with on the road continues to grow, as smartphones, music, podcasts, and even billboards all compete for the attention of those behind the wheel. In the current era, it’s hard enough for adults to stay focused while driving - let alone teenagers. Unfortunately, all too often this results in serious injuries caused by distracting driving accidents.
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Why Do Car Crashes Happen? 2020’s Rise in Fatalities Explained
In 2020, a record low number of cars were on the road. At the same time, a high record number of fatal crashes occurred. Preliminary data from the National Safety Council shows that an estimated 42,060 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2020, which is an 8% increase from 2019. This sharp increase in fatalities during historically mild traffic conditions has left road safety officials wondering: “Why do car crashes happen when our roads are emptier than ever before?”
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Can Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Reduce Bad Car Accidents?
In the decades that followed the invention of the automobile, bad car accidents increasingly became a hazard in the United States, with deaths per capita rising steadily before reaching a plateau in the 1970s. By the early ‘90s, motor vehicle fatalities had declined significantly (largely due to safety improvements such as airbags, which have been reported to reduce driver deaths by roughly 11%).
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2021 Vision Zero Report: Sacramento Traffic Accidents & Data
In 2016, the California Office of Traffic Safety found that Sacramento traffic accidents had caused 2,878 recorded injuries and deaths, ranking first in the state per capita for injuries and fatalities as a result of dangerous driving. Breaking down the data further, it was found that every three days someone was killed or seriously injured in Sacramento as a result of a traffic collision.
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Our Settlements
Car Accident
$45000000
Client suffered a traumatic brain injury after a vehicle smashed into the back of her parked vehicle; the insurance company failed to pay the $250,000 policy in a timely manner.
U-Haul Accident
$42750000
U-Haul failed to properly maintain and repair a vehicle, causing traumatic brain injury.
Motorcycle Accident
$27000000
Our team represented an injured motorcyclist and won well over the $50k insurance policy limit.
Pedestrian Accident
$10025000
Client was fatally injured when they fell onto the roadway and were ran over.
