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Drunk Driving Accidents Continue to Plague the Bay Area
Several recent crashes in the Bay Area point to growing problem. Drunk driving crashes continue to cause injuries and deaths in San Jose and the surrounding areas. In late March, a drunk driving crash on Casselino Drive in San Jose caused two deaths and two injuries. The driver and a passenger died, while two other…
What Are the Most Dangerous Parts of Highway 17?
Highway 17 is one of the most dangerous roads in California. With its sharp turns, blind spots, wet roads and frequent conflict points (paths where vehicles can collide), Highway 17 sees hundreds of crashes each year. The highway has even earned the nicknames “Blood Alley” and “Killer 17”. However, some parts of Highway 17 may…
When Could I File a Third-Party Lawsuit for a Work Accident?
You may be able to recover compensation if you suffer injuries during a workplace accident. In many cases, you would seek compensation through California’s workers’ compensation system. You would most likely be unable to file a civil lawsuit against your or a loved one’s employer. However, you may be able to file a lawsuit if…
What Should I Do If I’m Injured in a Car Accident?
We recently published a blog that discussed why Highway 17 is dangerous. More can be said about what you could do to protect yourself after an accident on this treacherous highway. A recent San Jose Mercury News article reports that 225 people suffered injuries in traffic accidents on Highway 17 last year. It is important…
NHTSA Launches Investigation Over Hyundai and Kia Airbag Deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating six head-on crashes involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles. NHTSA, which is the federal agency responsible for regulating auto safety, is investigating why the airbags failed to deploy during these crashes. Four people have died and another six have suffered injuries. According to a report published by…
Driver Killed in Tesla Model X Crash Had Reportedly Complained About Autopilot
There are new updates on the deadly Tesla Model X crash that occurred in Mountain View last month. On March 23, an Apple engineer was driving his Model X on Highway 101 when it crashed into the median and caught fire. Emergency personnel rushed the Model X driver to the hospital, but he later died…
Five Ways Motorists Cause Motorcycle Accidents in the Bay Area
Motorcyclists face multiple hazards while they are riding in the Bay Area. Recent motorcycle accidents in the Bay Area prove this point. A motorcyclist in San Jose died after colliding into a vehicle that was making a left-hand turn. According to law enforcement, the interior of the motorist’s vehicle smelled heavily of marijuana. We are…
What are the Five Most Common Causes of Car Accidents on Highway 17?
Highway 17 is an accident-prone road linking the South Bay Area to Santa Cruz. Collisions on Highway 17 rose 34 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to last year’s The Mercury News. Crash statistics for 2017 will be released later this year by the “Safe on 17 Task Force and Traffic Operations System Committee”; we…
How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim
When you file a personal injury claim, you’ll more than likely have to prove that someone was negligent in causing the accident and that you sustained injuries due to that negligence. A negligence claim has four parts that must be proven by the injured party in order succeed. Personal injury cases are often far more…
Are Nursing Homes Responsible if a Resident Falls?
The risk of falling and sustaining injury is higher among elderly people as their age affects their health. Even while under the care of nursing home staff, elderly residents living in nursing homes can still fall and critically injure themselves. It is possible for a resident to file a personal injury claim seeking compensation for…
