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Earlier this week, we wrote about a tragic accident in Roseville, California, last month in which a vehicle that was in park rolled over the driver as she was unloading something out of the back seat. We concluded the post by saying that an investigation is needed to determine what caused the vehicle to move…

Because motor vehicles are such an everyday part of our lives, many of us don’t appreciate the sheer size, weight and power they possess. It isn’t until we are involved in an accident that we realize how dangerous motor vehicles can be. This is especially true when motor vehicles don’t work how we expect them…

Have you ever been driving down the freeway only to glance at the car next to you and see the driver with his eyes on his cellphone instead of the road? It’s not a very comforting feeling, is it? According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, close to 70 percent of California residents who…

Welcome back. Every time you slip into the passenger seat or get behind the steering wheel of a motor vehicle, you run the risk of being involved in a car accident. For that reason, all drivers are required to carry at least minimal insurance coverage in California. Then there are additional insurance coverage requirements for…

Technology has changed the way we go about life in many ways, including the way we find a ride. Uber is a California-based ridesharing company that allows people to use a smartphone app to connect with drivers in their area who are willing to give them a lift using their private vehicles. The smartphone app…

Sometimes, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. After a truck accident in Sacramento — or any car accident, for that matter — there are a few things that you should certainly not do, some of which have legal ramifications. — Do not drive away from the scene…

Welcome back. We are currently discussing the importance of installing car seats properly. Here are the remaining tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Parents Central page on properly installing car seats: For rear-facing seats: The car seat should be installed at the correct recline angle. Most ears are equipped with indicators that help…

Three individuals recently passed away in a California crash involving multiple vehicles, with one being a box truck. This type of truck accident can leave the surviving family members of the deceased victims reeling in grief and questioning why their loved ones died. Even though monetary compensation can’t reverse the accident and bring a loved…

Anytime you drive you take the risk of being involved in a car accident. This is a very unnerving thought for people with small children. That’s why we depend on car seats to protect our precious cargo. But if car seats are not installed properly, they don’t offer the same protection, and small children can…

Many of us are dog lovers and enjoy the loyal companionship of our four-legged family members. However, not all dogs are loyal and well-behaved. In fact, many people in California and the rest of the country are injured because of dog attacks each year. If you or your child has been injured by a dog,…