The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) divides the causes of car accidents into three categories: driver error, vehicle malfunction, and environmental conditions. Driver Error – The NHTSA devotes considerable resources to reducing risky driving and driver error. Data reveals that as many as 94% of car accidents are caused
At least 15 of the at least 30 deadly crashes on Sacramento city streets in 2024 involved an SUV or a pickup truck according to documents released by the Sacramento Police Department. Police also reported that 30 of the fatal collisions led to six arrests. This information was gleaned from
An impaired driver can ruin a night out, cause devastating catastrophic injuries, and lead to serious injuries and even the wrongful death of a loved one. A car accident, especially one involving an impaired driver, is a traumatic experience. The aftermath may leave you overwhelmed and unsure of the next steps to take.
The California Office of Transportation Safety (http://www.ots.ca.gov) granted $529,000 to The Elk Grove Police Department to continue and enhance their traffic enforcement operations. The money is earmarked to continue and upgrade programs intended to reduce the frequency of crashes that result in serious injury or death. “By increasing enforcement of
Two separate class action lawsuits were filed last week alleging Progressive used Mitchell International’s estimating software to systematically lower the actual cash value (ACV) of totaled vehicles, according to court documents. The lawsuits, using similar language, allege Progressive cheated the system when calculating the ACV of vehicles that were considered a
A law doubling auto liability coverage limits in the Golden State goes into effect January 1, 2025. Senate Bill 1107 was signed into law in September 2022 and this bill increases the minimum liability insurance requirements for drivers statewide. California’s existing law requires a minimum of $15,000 for bodily injury
A recent fatal crash on Interstate 5 has left a community and a family in mourning. On December 2 a high-speed collision claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and resulted in severe injuries on his passenger. This crash has sparked a far-reaching conversation about the consequences of speeding. The
Fault is the cornerstone of a personal injury case. In California, like most other states, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff/injured party to prove fault. Fault and negligence are in effect the same thing. When someone fails to act to prevent someone else from getting hurt, it is
A jury ordered Travelers Insurance company to pay nearly $38 million in damages after it failed to pay Ryan Ferguson for a previous wrongful conviction lawsuit. Ferguson’s legal team provided media with a copy of the jury verdict ruling in favor of the plaintiff and six former officers with the
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday tradition. This is when we to gather with friends and family, eat delicious food, watch football and the parade, and we do this after traveling in many cases. During that travel it’s critical to keep safety top of mind. This includes food safety, fire safety,
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