On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced plans to overhaul current vehicle safety ratings. An increase in car accidents and traffic fatalities on U.S. highways has prompted this change. NHTSA safety regulators believe stricter standards are needed regarding vehicle front-end crash performance, pedestrian accident avoidance, and a vehicle ability to avoid crashes […]
The Arnold Law Firm is again collecting for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Please start gathering those toys and make it a great Christmas for the needy children in the Sacramento area. The Marines will arrive at the Arnold Law Firm on December 17th to pick up our boxes of toys. Lets make sure […]
Intersections can be deadly places. While car collisions can be caused by negligent drivers anywhere, dangerous intersections are common locations for accidents. Crossing collisions are the most typical type of intersection accident. These collisions happen when a vehicle navigates through or makes a turn across an intersection. Poor intersection design can contribute to collisions. If […]
A member of the El Camino High School varsity dance team was killed last April in a tragic Sacramento County truck accident after a pickup truck slammed into the back of a car in which she was a passenger. The out-of-control pickup truck forced the car underneath a semi-truck that had applied its brakes just […]
California’s typical rainy season begins in late October and lasts well into March, making hazardous wet-weather driving conditions a periodic concern this time of year. However, this year, El Nino is expected to produce unusually wet conditions following four years of drought, a combination that could result in torrential downpours, flash flooding, and potentially deadly […]
A San Francisco family has filed a premises liability lawsuit over the death of their only son who perished after a staircase collapsed in a Folsom apartment complex last July. The victims family claims the tragic death of their beloved son could have been prevented had the property owner not ignored the staircases disrepair, something […]
We’ve all heard the assertion, Don’t drink and drive. However, according to data recently compiled by the California Office of Transportation Safety, the average person will drive while intoxicated 80 different times before they are caught by law enforcement officials. That’s an alarmingly high statistic — one that leads to drunk driving car accidents and […]
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), over 168 million Americans admitted to driving a vehicle while drowsy. The survey also revealed that over 103 million people have fallen asleep at some point while driving. If those statistics aren’t startling enough, approximately 11 million people reported being involved in a […]
On any given day, there are over two million semi-trailer trucks travelling on U.S. roads and highways. Semi-trucks play an integral role in local, national, and international commerce. As the economy continues to improve, freight traffic increases, causing the potential for more semi-truck accidents. California’s Interstate 80 has had numerous big rig accidents over the […]
Thorough preparation is essential for delivering a good deposition. Opposing counsel may try to provoke you, but it is important that you remain cool, calm and collected. Deposition preparation will help you maintain your composure and deliver proper testimony despite the pressure you may be feeling. Before your deposition: Try to get quality sleep the […]
Bicycle accident injuries are steadily increasing across the nation. Often, negligent drivers and poor road design contribute to injuries and even death. The Numbers in California are GrimAccording to a report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of bicyclists deaths in the U.S. rose by 16 percent between 2010 and 2012. […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that older cars are the worst cars for teens. Teenage drivers are at a higher risk for auto accident fatalities. To reduce this risk, it is imperative that the vehicles they drive offer adequate updated safety equipment and collision protection. Older cars lack the crash protection and […]
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With personal injury cases, success is defined by more than the number of dollars awarded at settlement. Our clients come to us not just bearing physical and financial trauma, but emotional and situational scars, as well. As the legal process evolves, relationships are built with our clients that typically last for a lifetime. Sometimes, that […]
Learn MoreOn November 8, 2018, Anna* and her family fled their home in response to the Camp Fire mandatory evacuation. The massive fire destroyed more than 18,000 homes, displacing 50,000 residents in the town of Paradise, California, and surrounding areas. They didn’t have friends or relatives in neighboring cities to stay with and soon discovered that […]
Learn MoreOn a warm August evening, Ray G. and his family were driving home from a school sporting event. As his Ford F250 pickup traveled through an intersection on Washington Blvd in Roseville, California, a Toyota Corolla compact sedan ran the red light and slammed into the driver’s side of Ray’s truck. The driver of the […]
Learn MoreKimberly and Brian, both established professionals in Sacramento, were excited about moving into a charming yellow house in one of the best neighborhoods in the area. They had agreed to a lease-to-own arrangement that allocated $3,500 per month toward rent and an additional $2,000 per month toward a refundable deposit for the potential purchase of […]
Learn MoreMatthew B. contacted the Arnold Law Firm after consulting with multiple attorneys in the Sacramento area, including another major personal injury firm and an attorney specializing in motorcycle accidents. His case was rejected by other attorneys due to complexity with liability. As the rider in a car vs. motorcycle collision, Matthew suffered significant injuries to […]
Learn MoreMr. E was on his way to work one very ordinary fall morning when an inattentive driver ran a red light, collided with his vehicle, and changed his life forever. In that moment, although he didn’t realize it at the time, a chain of events was set into motion that affected every aspect of his […]
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