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Two children died in a devastating Yolo County car accident that ripped the vehicle in half after it hit a tree, according to California Highway Patrol reports. One of the children was about five years old while the other was a toddler; the two were brothers. The car was being driven by their mother, who […]
Recent news about significant GM recalls are causing concern for millions of American car owners. To date, GM has issued the following recent recalls: The company is recalling 28,789 Saab convertibles because of a problem with the driver’s seat belt retractor that can cause it to break. This recall involves vehicles from 2004 through 2011. […]
A victim who has been rear-ended by a police officer may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages, but this type of suit will be handled differently than those against civilian drivers. Lawsuits against police officers or firefighters are governed by different laws than those that control private lawsuits. The statute […]
Many individuals and businesses invest every year in defensive driving courses. These classes are designed to help drivers become more aware of dangers on the road and to avoid situations that can lead to collisions. However, some people doubt that defense driving actually prevents accidents. Is it true that a defensive driving course can help […]
Some companies advertise “cheap” car insurance coverage, but cheap coverage may actually cost you more in the long run than a better policy. Your insurance policy is only as good as the coverage it offers, so no matter what the price, a car insurance policy is a waste of money if it does not offer […]
A 56-year-old Sacramento motorcycle rider was killed when he was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on Highway 160, according to the California Highway Patrol. The rider, whose name has not been released, died upon impact even though he was wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet. The crash occurred with Elwood Nigh, 86, apparently merged onto […]
When you a renting a car, you are probably standing in line with several impatient people behind you, waiting for you to get your keys and get out of the way. This is a very bad time to decide what type of insurance coverage you need! Most people will do one of two things: buy […]
At one time, it was not unusual to see a mother or father leave children in the car while they ran into the store to pick up a few items. However, today’s society does not permit this kind of laid-back attitude when it comes to child safety. For one thing, today’s vehicles are equipped with […]
Every job has ups and downs, but when you work for a personal injury law firm, you get a different dose of difficult. Demas Law Group attorneys John Demas, Jacqueline Siemens and Vanessa Hunter explain some of the tricky aspects about their line of work and how they deal with them. Dealing with Insurance Companies […]
Many people do not realize how many fatalities and injuries occur every day in the construction industry. In fact, the construction industry has been suffering a silent epidemic of injuries and deaths, particularly among minority groups who tend to be offered the more dangerous jobs. Various studies have documented the growth of danger in this […]