Arnold Law Firm Blog
Wrong-Way Crash Results in Two Deaths
Two people were killed in a head-on collision on Monday involving a wrong-way driver. The three-vehicle collision occurred on White Rock Road near Prairie City Road south of Highway 50 around 8:20 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP officials reported the wrong-way vehicle was driven by a 41-year-old man traveling west on […]
AAA Study Reveals Young Millennials as the Worst Drivers in the U.S.
A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that young millennials between the ages of 19 and 24 years old are the most likely to engage in high-risk behavior while driving. The study used speeding, texting while driving, and red-light running to measure 2,511 drivers, 16 years or […]
Complacency, Poor Driving Habits Contribute to Fatality Increase
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 2016 was the deadliest year for U.S. roads since 2007. A complacent belief that car accidents are inevitable, combined with lax attitudes toward high-risk dangerous driving behaviors, significantly contributed to the rising U.S. traffic fatality rate, according to NSC officials. Approximately 40,000 people were killed in deadly auto […]
Combating Wrong-Way Drivers
Wrong-way driving accidents account for only one percent of traffic collisions in the U.S., but they are extremely dangerous and often fatal. Five wrong-way crashes occurred in the greater Sacramento area from January to May 2015, resulting in the deaths of 16 people, according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). In response to the […]
NHTSA Warns Against Drinking and Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is raising awareness about increased drunk driving associated with Super Bowl Sunday. The federal agency launched its annual “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” campaign to remind drivers about the dangers of drunk driving, highlighting the fact that Super Bowl Sunday is no exception for this behavior. Drunk […]
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 […]