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There is no safe hour for speeding In November 2013, news of a fatal car crash hit the headlines: On the northbound side of Highway 880 in Oakland, a speeding BMW rear-ended a big rig at about 12:50 a.m. on a Monday morning. The BMW then jumped the median and collided head-on with a Honda…

Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help Uncover the Facts and Recover for Wrongful Death More than a year ago, a Sysco food vending company big rig struck and killed a female pedestrian near North Foothill Road and Cupertino Road. She was starting to cross the street when the semi-truck approached the intersection. The accident occurred at…

In the United States, approximately one in every six drivers receives a speeding ticket each year. Over 95% of those drivers choose to pay the fine and not contest the citation. Oftentimes, individuals pay traffic tickets in order to avoid the hassle, embarrassment, or stress of appearing in court. In paying, their understanding is that…

After an accident, you may wonder how much your personal injury claim is worth. Whomever hurt you should be held responsible and accountable for your harms and losses. They, or more likely their insurance company, will have to pay the value our community would place on your harms and losses. An injury accident attorney in…

Any rider knows the thrill of riding a motorcycle on the open highway; however, most motorcyclists also understand the dangers of riding. Choosing proper riding equipment is essential to maintaining a safe presence on the road. When shopping for a jacket, gloves, goggles and, of course, a helmet, exercise caution and perform your due diligence…

Many drivers feel uneasy around tractor-trailer trucks on the road. These 18-wheelers are inherently dangerous due to their large size, wide turns and huge blind spots. When mechanical failures and equipment deficiencies add to semi-trailer trucks’ already dangerous conditions, drivers everywhere are at serious risk. Commercial truck accident attorneys can help you and your family…

As modes of public transportation, buses are considered “common carriers” under the law. Common carriers are regulated by a separate set of state and federal laws and usually have to take extra care in protecting their passengers. If you have been involved in a bus accident, you should hire California bus accident attorneys experienced in…

While grieving the loss of your loved one, the last thing on your mind may be filing a lawsuit. However, sometimes filing a wrongful death claim against whomever is responsible for killing your loved one may be a financial and/or emotional necessity. Wrongful death refers to an area of civil law that is distinct from…

Airplane crashes often result in devastating consequences for those on board and sometimes for people on the ground. The emotional trauma from living through such a catastrophic event or losing a family member in a crash often lasts a lifetime. However, help is available. The Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996 requires the National…

Public railroads help commuters and travelers get around with ease and convenience. Usually, passengers get from point A to point B without a hitch. However, when a train crashes or fails to operate properly, the results can be catastrophic. Passengers, motorists and unsuspecting pedestrians can be at risk when railroad safety features fail. California train…