Arnold Law Firm Blog
NHTSA Shows Increase in Traffic Deaths During 2016
Traffic fatalities increased by nearly eight percent during the first nine months of 2016, compared to the same period during the previous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA report estimates there were 27,875 deaths within the first nine months of 2016, compared to 25,808 fatalities reported during the first […]
John Stralen Becomes Member of American Board of Trial Advocates
The Arnold Law Firm is proud to announce the membership approval of personal injury attorney John Stralen to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Sacramento Valley Chapter! Nominated ABOTA candidates must receive at least a 75 percent vote of members in attendance in order to be approved. Potential qualified members must be invited to […]
John Stralen Accepted into National Board of Trial Advocacy
The Arnold Law Firm is proud to announce that the Sacramento personal injury attorney John Stralen has been accepted into the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) as a “Board Certified Advocate.” The NBTA was created in 1977 to provide board certification for attorneys in a number of specialty areas, including civil, criminal, family, civil […]
California Passes Law Legalizing Lane Splitting
A new traffic law passed in California that legalizes lane splitting will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2017. Lane splitting is a maneuver practiced by motorcyclists where the rider travels between two lanes of vehicles, usually during stand-still traffic. California is the only state in the U.S. to allow lane splitting. The U.S. Department […]
Left-Lane Misuse Causes Traffic Congestion, Accidents
On California highways, it is not uncommon to experience slow drivers in the left lane, aggressive drivers and congested highways. These problem areas lead to countless accidents every year. While drivers view the left lane as an opportunity to pass slower moving vehicles and reach their destination more quickly, there are certain restrictions for when […]
Illegal Wage Theft Traps Workers in Silence
Wage theft is a serious problem in California and growing at an alarming rate. Wage theft occurs when an employer denies wages or benefits rightfully owed to an employee. There is no typical offending employer. Companies engaging in wage theft range from small employers to large corporations with thousands of employees, throughout all industries. Victims are […]
California Drivers Ranked Among Worst in Nation
California has been ranked as having the second-worst drivers in the U.S., according to a study conducted by Quote Wizard, an insurance company comparison website. Quote Wizard analyzed statistics gathered from its own reports and the Federal Highway Administration to identify state fatality information and the number of accidents involving speeding tickets, DUIs and additional […]
California Launches Campaign to Address Drugged Driving
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is targeting drug-impaired driving with a new campaign directed at informing the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs. The “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze” campaign launched after California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalizes recreational use of marijuana, during the November election. California […]
Distracted Driving Common in Parking Lots
Although distracted driving is often associated with highway travel, it is also prevalent in parking lots. As many as two-thirds of drivers admit to being distracted while driving in parking lots, according to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC). The NSC survey revealed that 66 percent of drivers admit they have made […]
AAA Expects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase by One Million Since 2015
The 2016 Thanksgiving holiday season is projected to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, with the highest number of people traveling since 2007, according to AAA. During the Thanksgiving holiday period, which is identified as Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 27, AAA expects there to be an estimated 48.7 million people […]
Year-Long Distracted Driving Campaign Aims to Improve Roadway Safety
Distracted driving causes an estimated 3,000 fatalities across the country each year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has initiated a year-long safety campaign targeting adult drivers to reduce driver distraction across the state. The Adult Distracted Drivers traffic safety program, which runs through September 2017, will conduct more than 100 driving enforcement operations throughout California. […]
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
Dealing with damage from a serious accident can be both confusing and overwhelming. Insurance companies may be difficult to handle and may not have your best interest in mind. Hiring a personal injury attorney allows you to focus on recovering from injuries with the assurance that your lawyer is looking out for you. A competent […]