Arnold Law Firm Blog
California Passes Bill Making All Smartphone Use While Driving Illegal
On Monday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that will make it illegal to use or even hold a smartphone while operating a motor vehicle in California. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and is intended to reduce collisions and fatalities related to cellphone use while driving. A press release […]
Two People on a Motorcycle Killed in Fiery, Wrong-Way Crash
The driver and passenger on a motorcycle were killed early Monday morning when they were hit by a Hyundai traveling the wrong way on Madison Avenue near Lincoln Oaks Drive. The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire, causing the man and woman on the motorcycle to sustain severe burns. They were pronounced dead at […]
Doctor Touts Benefits of ‘Dutch Reach’ to Save Lives of Bicyclists
One of the dangers of riding a bicycle in an area where people parallel park their cars is that cyclists are in danger of being hit by drivers’ car doors when they open them. In fact, a Somerville, Massachusetts woman recently died when she ran into a car door while on her bicycle. That is […]
Arnold Law Firm to Support Charity Fundraiser on Friday
This Friday, Sept. 30, the Arnold Law Firm is proudly supporting a charity fundraiser hosted by George Foreman Jr. to benefit Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, a private charity that provides food and shelter for the homeless. Guests of this invite-only event can help fight hunger and stop homelessness by donating directly to Loaves & Fishes […]
Survey: Distracted Drivers Still Think They Are Safe Drivers
A new survey from auto insurance comparison website Everquote indicates that there is a troubling disconnect between drivers’ beliefs about how safe they drive and their behavior. According to a survey of 2,300 motorists, more than 95 percent of respondents said that they feel they are safe drivers. Unfortunately, half of those drivers admitted that […]
Child Concussions Treated at California Hospitals Increase 73 Percent
According to California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, the number of children between ages nine and 13 receiving treatment for sports concussions in the state went up 73 percent from 2005 to 2015. There were 6,139 reported cases in 2015 alone. Many leading physicians consider the increase to be a positive trend, indicating […]
Motorcyclists: Seams in the Road Are More Dangerous than Potholes
The next time you hit the road on your motorcycle, watch for seams or bumps in the middle of your lane. These cracks in the road can be more dangerous than potholes, and, unfortunately, authorities are less likely to fix these road hazards. While hitting a pothole can jolt your front suspension and possibly damage […]
Four Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash
On August 11, an SUV impacted a Honda sedan on North 16th Street, causing the car to flip sideways onto the sidewalk, collide with a parking lot gate, and slam into a pedestrian crossing signal. The Honda was severely damaged, and its four occupants, including a two-year-old boy, were taken to U.C. Davis Medical Center […]
Drowsy Driving Caused 5,000 Deaths on American Roads Last Year
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows that drowsy driving is a growing problem on American roadways. Researchers found that drowsy driving caused 5,000 deaths in 2015 and there are approximately 382,000 drowsy-driving accidents every year. The report states that an estimated 83.6 million U.S. adults are chronically sleep-deprived. A third […]
Four Killed in Bus Crash in Merced County
Four people were killed and nearly 24 people were injured in a bus accident in Merced County on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The charter bus was heading to Sacramento when it crashed into a freeway sign pole on Highway 99. According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident happened just after 3:30 a.m. The bus was […]
NHTSA Stands by Self-Driving Cars, Even After Fatal Crash
The federal government will continue efforts to speed up the development of self-driving cars, even after a fatal car accident involving a self-driving Tesla in May, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Chief Mark Rosekind. Car industry insiders have questioned whether Tesla vehicles and other self-driving cars give drivers a false sense of […]
43-Year-Old Man Dies After Dog Attack in Stockton
A 43-year-old man from Stockton, Calif. succumbed to his injuries after being attacked by a pit bull over the weekend. According to neighbors, two men were exchanging words outside when one of the homeowner’s pit bulls became violent. Police initially received a phone call for the verbal altercation, and then a second call when the […]