First comes the sound of skidding tires, then the sound of metal damage and finally the jarring impact. The aftermath of a car crash is an exercise in adrenaline and shock. After this happens it’s easy to dismiss or not really even know you have minor aches and pains that
The FMCSA reports approximately 510,000 traffic crashes involving large trucks occurred in 2019. Of these crashes, 114,000 caused injuries and 4,479 resulted in fatalities. In 82% of truck accidents with a fatality, the deaths were occupants in other cars or pedestrians. Speeding and distracted driving are the most frequently recorded
Commercial trucks are significantly larger, heavier, and more difficult to maneuver than passenger cars, so collisions between these vehicles often result in extensive property damage and devastating injuries. Victims who are lucky enough to survive such a collision can face debilitating injuries and medical conditions that require expensive, ongoing treatment
Car crashes are for the most part avoidable. Without fully understanding the cause of car accidents it’s sometimes difficult to know what you can do to prevent them. Some causes are more apparent than others like distracted driving and driving while intoxicated while others may be a bit more obscure.
On Tuesday afternoon there was another fatal big truck crash on Southbound Interstate 5. Much the same as the big truck crash in South Sacramento in early September this crash also involved multiple vehicles with serious injuries. The California Highway Patrol reports that several people were transported to local hospitals
Honda will pay $96.5 million to settle a probe centered on defective airbags in some of its vehicles. The lawsuits came from attorneys general in 46 states, three U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. This settlement ends the investigation into Honda’s alleged failure to inform regulators and consumers rupture risks in the
A study released this week finds many of the near autonomous driving systems remain flawed and dangerous to use. The AAA research revealed that over the course of 4,000 test miles even the most sophisticated “active driving assistance” systems were far from 100 percent reliable. The systems tested experiencing a
It’s uncommon to go through life without any injuries or health problems. Maybe it’s as minor as straining your low back while working in the garage or something that leads to a permanent disability, the odds are at some point you’ve needed medical attention and treatment for some type of
The City of Oakland has agreed to pay $32.7 million to settle lawsuits arising from the deadly 2016 Ghost Ship blaze. The fire occurred in an illegally converted warehouse where 36 people died. Advocates for the victims contend the city was negligent in not red tagging the building which had
Oftentimes we will meet with a car crash victim and one of the first things they tell us is they have full coverage car insurance. When we dive a little deeper we learn that what they believe is “full coverage” is often inadequate to protect their interests. Car insurance consists
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