Lawsuit Alleging Fraud Against State Farm To Continue

A Federal judge has ordered a class action lawsuit to proceed against State Farm that was filed by more than 20 plaintiffs. The lawsuit accuses State Farm underpaying actual cash values (ACV) on total loss vehicles. The complaint alleges State Farm paid 4-11% less than what was owed by applying

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In Any Personal Injury Claim Proving Fault Is Critical

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

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Statistics, Trends And Causation Around Wrongful Death Accidents

Elk Grove and the entire Sacramento region experiences its share of tragic wrongful death incidents. There are many reasons these deaths happen. The leading reasons are motor vehicle collisions and workplace mishaps. Motor Vehicle Accidents are the leading cause of wrongful deaths. Data provided by the California Office of Traffic

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Local Firefighters Battle Tesla Semi Truck Fire

Firefighters near Emigrant Gap in California used about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish battery in a Tesla semi-truck fire after a crash. The Associated Press reported firefighters eventually called on aircraft to drop fire retardant around the electric truck as a precaution. The airdrop was in addition to the

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The Families Of Pepperdine Students Killed And Injured In Pacific Coast Highway Crash Sue California, Caltrans, Malibu and LA County

Parents of four Pepperdine students struck and killed on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu in 2023, along with a student who was injured in the same crash have filed lawsuits Tuesday against the State of California, Caltrans, the California Coastal Commission, Los Angeles County and Malibu. The actions were filed

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Crash Tests Reveal Guardrail’s Cannot Handle Heavy Electric Vehicles

Almost without exception, electric vehicles weigh more than gas-powered cars. The newest Hummer EV weighs almost 10,000 pounds. Due to their weight, many electric vehicles can easily crash through steel highway guardrails. The Associated Press reports that crash test data recently released by the University of Nebraska raises concerns about

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