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Stuff the Pig for Breast Cancer
UPDATE: The Arnold Law Firm raised $248 for Albie Aware’s Stuff the Pig Contest. The money will be used to fund testing for men and women in the Sacramento area. Congratulations to the Arnold Law Firm for a job well done! Arnold Law Firm will be participating in Stuff the Pig for Breast Cancer during […]
Del Paso Heights Residents Pursue Safer Vehicle Speeds
Vehicles speeding through the residential streets of Del Paso Heights have prompted action from concerned residents who want the city to install speed bumps to help combat the problem. Reckless driving, including excessive rates of speed, can endanger the lives of both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles speeding through Del Paso Heights have become so common […]
California Mother Talks to Teens About the Dangers of Distracted Driving
A mother from Oakdale has made it her mission to discuss the dangers of distracted driving with area teens, as she and her husband still mourn the loss of their teenaged daughter who died while texting and driving. Bonnye Spray tells the story of her daughter Amanda’s tragic accident nearly every week with the hopes […]
Traumatic Brain Injury is More Widespread Than You Think
Discussions of traumatic brain injury (TBI) often address sports associated with repeated concussions now known to deteriorate the brains of players over time. However, sports involving tackle impact, such as football and hockey, are not the only activities that can cause TBI. Millions of people suffer from TBI, including individuals who are not athletes. TBI […]
Pedestrian Deaths Increasing in the United States
For the first time in 26 years, pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased. Currently, car-versus-pedestrian accidents account for 15 percent of all traffic-related deaths annually. Projected data indicates this number is not likely to drop anytime soon, unless changes are implemented to increase pedestrian safety near high traffic areas. A report published recently […]
History of Falling Increases Risk of Auto Accidents for Older Drivers
A new study shows that elderly drivers who have had one or more recent falls are significantly more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, as opposed to elderly individuals who have no history of falling. This information comes from research released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers […]
“Vision Zero” Safety Project Zeros in on Dangerous Sacramento Roads
For a new community-based program, pedestrian and bicycle advocates are working with officials to zero in on improving the safety of dangerous roads in Sacramento. The project, aptly named “Vision Zero,” is an international movement that began in Sweden and made its way to several U.S. cities. It is based on the concept that the […]
Most Drivers Regularly Engage in Reckless Driving Habits
A recent study by the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that 87 percent of drivers participated in reckless driving habits while behind the wheel during the previous month. In an attempt to analyze and bring awareness to road safety issues, AAA examined dangerous driving behaviors including failure to wear seat […]
Clay Arnold’s Aunt Selected for Outstanding Citizen Award
On March 11, Eleanor Lambert, the aunt of Arnold Law Firms Clay Arnold, received the Sacramento County District Attorneys Outstanding Citizen Award for her testimony in the criminal case People v. Costello & Costello. Lambert was nominated by Bruce Chang for her willingness to assist in the case and facilitate the criminal justice process. The […]
California Launches Effort to Fix Dangerous Highway 193
Rural, winding California highways can be beautiful and scenic. Yet, many of these same roads present dangerous conditions for motorists, including Highway 193 in the Newcastle area. Over a four year span, there were 34 collisions, including three fatalities, along a particularly curvy 1.1-mile segment of Highway 193. All but one of the collisions were […]