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Seatbelts Are California Law
Fatalities occur in car crashes when occupants do not wear their seat belts Recently a man decided to operate a vehicle after attending a birthday celebration where alcohol was being served. Several others got into his Honda Accord and after traveling northbound on Highway 101 near Sunnyvale, veered toward the off The teamp. Unfortunately the…
What You Should Know about Distracted Drivers
California law prohibits texting while driving Eighty percent of vehicle crashes occur because of some type of driver inattention. The number one source of driver distraction is talking or texting on a cell phone. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, in 2013 more than 36 percent of Californians surveyed thought texting or talking…
Gilroy Trucking Accident Fatal for Victim
An out-of-control tractor-trailer raises questions Recently a big rig in Gilroy, California crashed into several cars on the corner of Ferguson Street and State Route 152 during rush hour. Nine people and a total of eight vehicles were involved. Investigators determined that the truck driver failed to stop at a red light. The tractor-trailer collided…
Common Causes of California Trucking Accidents
Federal and state regulations are often ignored Truck drivers have many obligations to fulfill. They must follow California state and federal regulations governing many issues ranging from their driving to safe cargo loading. Truck drivers must also obtain a special driver’s license that allows them to operate commercial vehicles. Despite these measures truck accidents still…
Can Self Driving Cars Reduce Auto Accidents?
Google’s test Car Hits the Streets Google recently conducted a test of its driverless vehicle on the streets of Mountain View, its Silicon Valley headquarters. It stopped at stop signs. It obeyed traffic laws. Its developer believes this new car could make accidents less likely. The vehicle itself was a Lexus RX 450h, a hybrid…
San Francisco-Area Attorneys Obtain Justice
Passionate injury lawyers committed to keeping communities safe The personal injury attorneys at Golden State Lawyers have successfully helped injured clients recover fair compensation for losses and damages resulting from auto accidents, unsafe products, slips and falls, workplace and industrial accidents, dog bites, salon injuries, wrongful deaths, and many other types of accidents. Personal injury…
When Palo Alto Highways Become Pathways to Injury
Tips for safety along U.S. 101, a frequent accident site Within Santa Clara County, Caltrans currently has six projects relating to maintenance and safety on U.S. Highway 101. But as this highway passes through Palo Alto, it can be the site of motor vehicle accidents that injure and even kill drivers and passengers. Many of…
Slips and Falls Are Serious Legal Matters
Personal injury attorneys advocate for the rights of injured premises liability victims California requires people, business and public entities to take reasonable measures to protect the public from unsafe conditions on their property. If an owner or renter fails to exercise the legally-required duty of care and you are injured as a result, you may…
Los Gatos Accident Victims Benefit from Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
Workplace accidents need legal advocacy Recently a crane killed two employees working on a bridge connecting Yolo and Sutter counties in northern California. One of the two men, Marcus Zane Powell, age 25, was from Los Gatos. Investigators determined that the crane’s state certification, which should be renewed annually, lapsed just days before the incident.…
California Product Liability Attorneys
Personal injury lawyers hold negligent companies accountable for your injuries It is perfectly reasonable to assume that the products you use are safe and will not harm you. If a defective product does injure you, you may have a right to compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost income, property loss, and pain and…
