Attorney John Demas represented Carol K. and Ken K. who were injured in a bicycle collision on the American River Bike Trail in Folsom, California. The case resulted in a $10,200,000 verdict. The case arose from a collision that occurred on the evening of June 2, 2014. The Defendants, a…
A review of data from New York City and the Seattle area found that about 1 in every 6 rideshare vehicles registered for Uber and Lyft had unaddressed safety defects, Consumer Reports said. Consumer Reports safety advocate William Wallace noted that this was despite Uber’s website telling people they could…
Any car accident is stressful, but it can be particularly confusing when the accident involves a rideshare vehicle like Uber or Lyft. It can be challenging to determine who is responsible and what insurance policies are available to compensate you, especially if you’ve been injured, can’t work, and have mounting…
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have revolutionized the way that people get around Sacramento and places all over California. Instead of driving yourself, riding the bus, or calling a taxicab, people looking for a ride can connect and pay others to take them to their destination, all through a…
Over 40 firefighters and 15 ambulances responded to a train accident in Sacramento during the evening of August 22nd. A collision between a passenger train and a maintenance train left at least 27 people injured. The wreck happened west of the Winter Street light rail station, near Roseville Road and Marconi…
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed the way many people get around. They provide a safe alternative to having a few drinks getting behind the wheel, and carpooling is better for the environment. Whether you’re headed to work or the bar, ridesharing is an incredibly convenient and affordable…
Rideshare services can be a quick and inexpensive way for people to get around. For drivers, it can be a great way to make some money on their own time. Because income from driving for rideshare services is only limited by the number of fares available and your own time,…
In America’s most congested cities such as Los Angeles and New York City, commuters lose roughly 100 hours per year to sitting in traffic. It would be ideal to be able to spend that time doing something other than looking at the road, which is why a self-driving vehicle is…
The number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles has reached an all-time high. According to a Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report, an estimated 6,227 pedestrians were killed last year. That’s an increase of 250 from 2017 and the highest number in nearly 30 years. The study, which involved an…
Unfortunately, dog attacks happen frequently in communities across California and the rest of the country. Nearly 90 million dogs live in homes in the U.S., and there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites reported each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. California has more dog bites than any…
