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Olympic gold medalist severs spine in ATV accident

injuries | June 17, 2014

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…

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Are minicars safe?

Car Accidents,Our Blog | June 16, 2014

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…

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Nap Nanny responsible for death of sixth baby

Injuries to Children,Our Blog | June 13, 2014

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…

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Hip fractures common after California car accidents

Car Accidents | June 5, 2014

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,…

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Feds: Economic and societal costs from car accidents enormous

Car Accidents,Our Blog | May 30, 2014

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…

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California train slams into semi-truck on tracks

Our Blog,truck accidents | May 30, 2014

A California train, which was being used to transport military vehicles, slammed into a semi-truck that was sitting on tracks, ripping it into pieces. The entire thing was caught on camera by another driver who saw what was happening, a man who appeared to be stopped in the traffic leading up to the train crossing….

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California truck accident leads to 4 deaths, multiple injuries

truck accidents | May 30, 2014

One bus ride recently turned tragic in California. The accident occurred when a tractor-trailer spilled several steel pipes onto the highway where the bus was driving. This caused a truck accident that led to the deaths of four bus passengers and caused several other passengers to suffer serious injuries. The incident occurred on Interstate 10…

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ATVs more dangerous than consumers expect

injuries | May 28, 2014

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) have become very popular in California in recent years. While some people use the three- or four-wheeled vehicles for wild rides on rough and muddy terrain, others purchase the vehicles for leisurely trips or gardening around the yard. ATVs might not look very menacing because of their small size, but most…

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