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Google Self-Driving Car Records First Injury Accident
One of Google’s autonomous vehicles was involved in its first accident with injuries in Mountain View earlier this month. Since the vehicles first started navigating California’s roads six years ago, the self-driving cars have been involved in 14 accidents three of which occurred within the last three months. Despite advancements in technology, driver error and negligence […]
Left-Turning Accident Involving Two Vehicles Kills Passenger
A 41-year-old woman from Sacramento County died in a two-car accident on Friday. The Sacramento County coroners office revealed that the woman was a passenger in one of the vehicles. The accident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m., when the two vehicles collided at the intersection of Power Inn and Fruitridge. One was turning westbound onto […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
This spring, Sacramento teenagers will walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas. Unfortunately, high school celebrations are accompanied by increased opportunities for underage drinking. Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for Americas youth, which is evident by the alarming rates of underage drinking. Every April, Alcohol Awareness Month strives to […]
Hands Free Devices Do Not Decrease Distraction
The majority of Americans, more than 80 percent, believe that using a hands-free device is safer than using a handheld device. Unfortunately, numerous studies have shown that hands-free devices are not necessarily safer, because the brain remains distracted by the conversation. When drivers are on their phones, even if they are hands-free, drivers miss 50 […]
Uber & Lyft: Insurance Coverage Issues in Ride-Sharing Apps
Uber and Lyft, the worlds foremost ride-sharing applications, have been facing widespread litigation since they first launched. The most recent legal conflict facing the two California-based technology companies and competitors concerns the issue of insurance coverage. At issue is whose insurance policy applies when an Uber or Lyft driver is involved in an accident. The […]
Speeding Accidents in Sacramento
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) speeding is one of the most common reasons behind car accident fatalities in America. Each year, nearly 30 percent of car accident fatalities occur in accidents which involved speeding. More than 10,000 lives are lost each year in speeding-related auto accidents. Many of these speeding accidents involve […]
Lamborghini Crash in Natomas Injures Two
An expensive Lamborghini was traveling eastbound on Del Paso and Truxel Road, when it rolled over and burst into flames. Witnesses in Natomas, where the accident occurred after 7 p.m. on Monday night, reported seeing two vehicles chasing one another shortly before the accident. Law enforcement officials, however, have not been able to confirm these […]
Vehicle Slams Into Dentists Office
It was an interesting start to the day in Sacramento on Thursday. Early this morning, at the corner of Watt Avenue and Arden Way, three individuals were speeding in an Acura when they collided with a utility pole. The accident occurred at approximately 4 a.m. when the California Highway Patrol was first alerted to the […]
Head-On-Crash Kills Teenager on Highway 49
A tragic accident in Grass Valley has killed a 17-year-old teenager. The unidentified teens name has not been released and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Law enforcement officials have provided some details about the crash. The accident occurred on Saturday Feb. 7, when the teens car spun out across Highway 49 […]
Fog Causes Deadly Accident Killing Five Migrant Workers
A catastrophic accident that took the lives of five men may have been caused in part by fog. On Feb. 10, a gold van and a red pickup truck were involved in an accident on Highway 4. The Sacramento auto accident occurred in the early morning at about 6:55 a.m. when the two vehicles collided on […]
Do You Know What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down?
Accidents are not the only dangerous issues facing motorists on the nations roadways. A flat tire, smoking engine or other mechanical failure while driving can be catastrophic. Mechanical failures are especially dangerous because if motorists do not respond appropriately, they can cause auto accidents. The following disabled vehicle safety tips from our Sacramento auto accident lawyers […]
What Should You Do When Your Vehicle Becomes Disabled?
Accidents are not the only dangerous issues facing motorists on the nations roadways. A flat tire, smoking engine or other mechanical failure while driving be catastrophic. Mechanical failures are especially dangerous because if motorists do not respond appropriately, they can cause auto accidents. The following disabled vehicle safety tips can protect you and your passengers […]