In some instances when an insurance company may cancel your car insurance policy. A canceled car insurance policy will leave you financially exposed to paying out-of-pocket expenses if you are involved in an accident. You can also face penalties like fines, a suspended driver’s license, and registrations, and even higher premiums on future insurance. Common […]
A young couple is dead and two teens are recovering from their injuries following a tragic car accident last week in Sacramento. As initially reported by Fox 40 and News 10, the accident occurred late Friday night at the intersection of Rogers and Bradshaw, near Elk Grove. The couple was attempting to make a left […]
Though not as common as other motor vehicle crashes, bus accidents take a harsh toll on California passengers and drivers every year. Statistics from the California Highway Patrol indicate there were 1,448 people injured and five fatalities in crashes involving school buses or other buses in a single recent year. Given that buses are nearly […]
We’ve all heard that dogs are “man’s best friend,” and most canines live up to this description. Sadly, there are times when dogs inflict serious injuries on individuals, particularly children. Dog bites can cause deep wounds, leave permanent scars, and result in disfigurement. The most tragic cases are fatal. If a dog in Sacramento has […]
The teenage boy who made national headlines after escaping horrific abuse by his caregiver will receive $4 million in a settlement with Sacramento County on behalf of Child Protective Services. Read The Full Release
DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are special road stops where law enforcement officers check drivers for signs of intoxication or impairment. Sobriety checkpoints are used as part of law enforcements’ larger impaired driving deterrence program. If a driver is found to be impaired by drugs and/or alcohol, the police officer can arrest them […]
The American School Bus Council (ASBC) states that school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles and are 50 times safer than riding in a car driven by a teen. They are better at avoiding dangerous motor vehicle accidents and are designed to prevent injuries to passengers from collisions. Safety features including flashing […]
According to reports, a 27 year old man is dead after an external stairway collapsed at an apartment complex in Folsom. Investigators have concluded that the collapse occurred around 2:40 p.m. between the second and third floor. The man, whose identity has not been released, was critically injured and died at the scene. According to […]
If you have been hit by a driver while riding your bike and they failed to stop, there are several key steps you need to take to protect your rights: File a Police Report – When a driver flees the scene of your accident it may seem hopeless. However, you must act quickly and call […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 743 people were killed in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes in 2013 – the highest number of fatalities since 2006. Another 48,000 cyclists were injured in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes the same year. The 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors supports these findings, showing that nearly […]
