Negligence Leads To $332,000 Trial Verdict

Maricela Sotelo was driving in Santa Barbara on February 12, 2013 when she was rear ended by Brooke Holland. Sotelo alleged that Holland was negligent in the operation of her vehicle and Holland admitted negligence. Holland’s Insurance Company was Farmers and they refused to offer anything so our Senior Partner

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5 Ways Newer Cars May Be Less Safe Than Older Cars

We are amazed at how new car safety has progressed and we now walk away from crashes that would have killed everyone just a few years ago. That doesn’t mean uninjured and it doesn’t mean newer cars are safer in every aspect: Here five ways newer cars may be more

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Some Pain Is More Emotional Than Physical

Imagine owning a 1931 Model A Ford you personally restored with your aging father. Imagine the feeling you’d have after the distracted driver of a Toyota Corolla destroys the link between father and son as a result of a cell phone. This is the exact scenario we want to tell

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We Have Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month For A Reason

We typically are able to meet victims of car crashes in the comfort of our office on Elk Grove Boulevard or in Downtown Sacramento. However, when a motorcycle rider is involved in a collision with a car, the victim is often hospitalized for several days to several weeks and doesn’t

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Department Of Transportation Warning….

Repair Takata Air Bags Now! The U.S. Department of Transportation is again urging owners of vehicles with defective Takata air bags to seek repairs immediately. The agency singled out Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series trucks from 2006, which are under a “Do Not Drive” warning. The agency said Monday that

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What Is 6 Times More Dangerous Than Driving While Intoxicated?

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driving distracted is 6 times more dangerous than driving intoxicated. They added that 2017 was the second year in a row that motor vehicle deaths surpassed 40,000 and pedestrian deaths exceeded 6,000 and distracted driving is the leading factor. Why doesn’t

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Self Driving Car Research Suspended After Pedestrian Death

General Motors, Uber And Google have been working to perfect self-driving vehicles and Uber has been allowed to conduct self driving tests in three U.S. cities and Toronto. On March 18th an accident in Arizona left a pedestrian dead as was reported in the Arizona Republic Newspaper. The accident remains

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Never Look For Discounts On Cardiologists Or Lawyers

Sometimes it’s easy to compare products and services and find the best value for your money. As consumers it’s our nature to compare options and hunt for the best possible deal. When it comes to finding the right attorney or doctor price is seldom the best point of reference. While

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