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Who May Be Liable for an Auto Accident Caused by Poor Road Conditions?

justice4you June 1, 2022

Most accidents are caused by negligent drivers, but poor road conditions may also cause some car wrecks. If you were hurt in a crash caused by bad road conditions, there are several parties who may be held financially liable for your damages. You may be able to pursue compensation from these entities. Call our Sacramento auto collision attorneys today to discuss your claim during a free consultation. Our attorneys are prepared to help determine what legal options may be available to you. There are no upfront fees, and we only get paid when you do. What Are the Common Types of Roadway Hazards? Whether it is other drivers, poor weather or low-visibility conditions caused by wildfires, there are many hazards

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Data Breach

justice4you May 26, 2022

NOTICE: If you received a DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION or are a past or current employee or dependent of an employee of Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (“DOLI”) contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here. On the morning of Monday March 28, 2022, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries discovered a break-in and burglary had occurred at a DOLI office in Tukwila over the preceding weekend.  Among the items stolen from the DOLI office were several hard drives from a server room, which DOLI has since determined included personal information for current and former DOLI employees, their dependents, and other individuals who have

Can a Vehicle’s Black Box Be Used as Evidence in an Accident Claim?

justice4you May 25, 2022

Nearly all new vehicles manufactured since 2014 have a black box built into their powertrain or airbag control systems. These black boxes in vehicles are very much like the ones used in airplanes and ships to determine the cause of an accident. When fault for an auto collision is contested, data from a vehicle’s black box may be useful to help prove who caused the crash. However, getting the information out of a black box may be complex, especially if the necessary data is stored in the at-fault vehicle’s black box. Our Sacramento car crash lawyers are prepared to help you through the legal process, including filing the paperwork needed to recover evidence to prove your claim. Schedule a free

Faneuil Inc. Data Breach

justice4you May 20, 2022

NOTICE: If you are a California resident and received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Faneuil, Inc., contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here. In February 2022, Faneuil reported that, on August 18, 2021, the company was the target of a ransomware attack where unauthorized parties accessed and encrypted certain files on its network.  Faneuil engaged with the criminal hackers and paid them a ransom in exchange for their promise to destroy the obtained data.  Faneuil, apparently, trusts these criminals to keep their word that they will not release your private information. Faneuil is a business solutions company focusing on providing corporate clients with a

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.