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5 Shocking Facts and Statistics Regarding Distracted Driving

There are certain public safety issues that arise that, after some time has passed, people tend to start to ignore because they are fed up with hearing about it constantly. One of those issues that has been in the news constantly in recent months has been that involving distracted driving as more and more is […]

Sacramento County Refuses Deputy Disability Payments

A Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy who was the only survivor of a 2005 helicopter crash that killed two of his co-workers and left him permanently disabled has learned that the county will stop his disability and medical payments after he successfully sued the helicopter company for defects that led to the crash. Eric Henrikson, 36, […]

When Must a Boating Accident Report Be Filed?

California is full of waterways including lakes, rivers and streams and is surrounded on its entire western side by shoreline. Boating is one of the most popular sports in the state, and boaters take to the waters every day in the beautiful weather Californians enjoy most of the year. However, California unfortunately also has one […]

Baby’s Parents Sue Hospital over Tainted Formula

Doctors Hospital in Modesto has become the focus of a lawsuit concerning tainted baby formula. Sheila Vega has filed a lawsuit against the hospital claiming that her newborn daughter, Skylin, contracted salmonella while in the hospital’s neonatal unit. Skylin is now 15 months old but is still testing positive for the bacteria. Salmonella is a […]

Teen Girl Dies in Bicycle Crash

A state highway near Marysville became the scene of a tragic bicycle crash when 19-year-old Judith Hansen was struck by a car. Hansen died of her injuries when she was thrown from her bike after allegedly veering into traffic from the shoulder of the road. The teen was riding north on the side of Route […]

Helping Kids Cope with PTSD

Posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a collection of symptoms that follow exposure to a traumatic event. PTSD can result from a victim’s experiencing trauma directly or from simply witnessing a traumatic event. Experts estimate that PTSD occurs in up to 14 percent of the population as either a short-term response or a long-term, chronic […]

What Is The California State Law Regarding Life Jacket Use?

California’s waters are filled with boaters, kayakers and others who are operating watercraft for fun and exercise. However, when accidents occur, those who are not wearing personal floatation devices or life jackets may suffer serious injury or death. In fact, according to the California Department of Boating and Waterways or DBW, the majority of boating […]

5 Troubling Facts Regarding Hit-and-Run Accidents in California

Anyone who has ever been on the wrong end of negligent or reckless driving understands what a terrible experience this can be for anyone. Many people forced into this position are also forced to fight to overcome serious injuries, and some families are forced to overcome the overwhelming grief related to a sudden death or […]

What Are My Responsibilities As A Social Host Serving Alcohol?

California is one state that does not have a “social host liability” law per se. This means that, on the surface, you cannot be held liable if you serve drinks in your home and one of your guests leaves and causes an accident. However, that does not mean that you cannot be held liable under […]

Customers Rank Insurance Companies for Coverage and Service

According to a recent customer satisfaction survey conducted by independent analysts of the insurance industry, USAA, American General and Kaiser Permanente have earned the highest scores from those who purchase their products. Satisfaction overall with the industry went up with every type of company except auto insurers. The survey involved more than 5,600 insurance customers […]

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