Congress is currently considering a bill that would require trucks to have bars along the sides and front of the vehicle. These bars are designed to help reduce the risk of accidents. Aren't trucks already required to have these bars? In 1998 the National Highway...
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Woman suffers fatal injuries at trampoline park
Trampoline parks have gained popularity throughout the country, offering everything from open jump times and planned birthday parties to organized exercise classes. Although the bright colors and festive music appear to promise a great time to those who enter the...
Accidents up to 8 times more likely when driver is distracted
It is no surprise that drivers who operate a vehicle while distracted are more likely to get into in an accident than those who are attentive. But just how much more dangerous is this practice? A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety provides guidance....
Fatal accident on Christmas Eve claims life of officer
The holidays are, for most Alameda families, a time to celebrate together. The loss of a loved one at this time of the year can be a particularly devastating blow, especially when it occurs as the result of another individual's negligence and could otherwise have been...
Ski accidents in CA: Examples, injuries and potential remedies
California is a state known for beautiful beaches, wine country and wonderful weather. It is also a state with many winter outdoor activities including skiing and snowboarding. Although enjoyable, these winter sports come with some risks. A 49 year-old man who...
Fatal accident claims life of California toll booth worker
Recently, a woman in her mid-forties got up early to go cover a shift for a sick coworker at 5 a.m. They were workers in the Bay Bridge toll booths near Alameda. She had been employed by Caltrans for over a decade, but that morning would be the last time her husband...
Cars turning right on red pose high risk to children
It is a sight we have all seen when out on a walk or bike ride. We stop at an intersection only to notice the car that pulls up to make a right hand turn in front of us does not even notice we are there. Thankfully, we notice. We stop. We wait. If we had not, we would...
Does CA have a statute of limitations?
A victim injured by another's negligent or reckless actions generally has the chance to hold that person accountable through a lawsuit. In many states, including California, this form of legal relief is only available for a certain period of time. This is the statute...
Partial settlement reached in balcony collapse incident
In June 2015, the fourth floor balcony of a Berkeley apartment collapsed killing six students, and injuring a seventh. This week, the owner and property manager of the apartment complex reached a partial settlement with the families. This is the second partial...
Deceased NASCAR driver’s family files wrongful death lawsuit
Georgia NASCAR fans may have heard that the family of Kevin Ward Jr., who died in an accident on a NASCAR track, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tony Stewart on Aug. 7. The family reportedly accused the driver for being responsible for the 20-year-old's death....