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Earlier this month, we wrote about the tragic trucking accident that claimed the life of a veteran comedian and seriously injured actor-comedian Tracy Morgan. Soon after the accident, it was revealed that the truck driver responsible had not slept in more than 24 hours prior to the crash. Since then, there has been a lot of…

In May 2013, several people were killed in a California limousine accident on the San Mateo Bridge. The limo was carrying nine women who were celebrating a recent wedding when it bursted into flames. The California Highway Patrol investigated and found that the fire resulted from a catastrophic failure involving the rear suspension system. After…

Dog attacks are all too common in California, especially involving young children. The physical and psychological damage caused by dog bites and attacks can be very serious. In fact, roughly 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and about 20 percent of these attacks require medical treatment. In order to help…

Just last month we discussed how All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) have been involved in many serious and fatal accidents in recent years, yet they still remain very popular in California and neighboring states. A couple of weeks later, it was reported that a six-time Olympic gold medalist severed her spine in an ATV accident, which…

Over the past several years, many California residents have opted for small, subcompact vehicles in effort to save money on rising gas costs and to reduce their carbon footprints. While these individuals may feel proud of their commitment to being frugal and environmentally-conscious, they could end up paying the price in the event of a…

Months ago, we published an article warning parents about a dangerous baby product called the Nap Nanny. We reported that late in December, the Consumer Product Safety Commission determined that the Nap Nanny baby recliners were defective and four national retailers subsequently recalled more than 150,000 products. After receiving reports of infant deaths, near deaths…

Motorcycles aren’t equipped with seatbelts, airbags and other safety devices that protect passengers of automobiles. That means when accidents occur, there is very little defending motorcyclists from the other vehicle or the pavement. If you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, chances are that you have a long road ahead of you when…

Injuries resulting from a serious car accident can vary depending on the age and size of the accident victim. According to the Placer County Network of Care, one of the most common injuries sustained by young adults and children in car accidents is hip fractures. As we discussed in an informative article on our website,…

Many car accidents in California involve fault. However, it’s not always easy to prove which party was at fault, or negligent, for the collision. Oftentimes, each driver has his or her own account of what happened. Even if both parties agree on who was at fault, insurance companies often want proof. In order to prove…

Undoubtedly, serious car accidents take a major toll on the victims and the victims’ families. But as a new study from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, car accidents also negatively affect the public at large through economic and societal losses. Although the U.S. secretary of transportation acknowledged that a…