A man once charged with vehicular manslaughter after crashing his Infiniti into a minivan carrying a mother and her two young children has been exonerated after it was revealed that his car’s brakes were defective. “The nightmare is over,” Solomon Methenge said. Two families’ lives were changed forever Aug. 29, 2012, in the horrible crash […]
Los Angeles – Nissan North America should pay up to $231 million for allegedly withholding information from the public about a brake defect that caused a fatal traffic accident, an attorney told a California state court jury this week. The auto manufacturer supposedly had knowledge that a software component in the brakes of an Infiniti […]
Statistics show that around 880,000 Americans seek medical help for dog bites each year and that 30,000 of them undergo reconstructive surgery. Not surprisingly, cities like Roseville, California implement strict regulations on owning and handling dogs. However, regardless of how strictly these regulations are enforced, dog bite incidents are bound to occur every now and […]
Just because you are certain the road accident in Elk Grove you’ve just been involved in is not your fault doesn’t mean you are guaranteed victory in your personal injury claim. From being the victim, you might turn out to be the one at-fault and even liable to pay compensatory damages. In his article for […]
Last fall, California passed AB 1309 that amended some key provisions of the state’s workers’ compensation laws. According to the Los Angeles Times, the new Assembly Bill restricted professional athletes who played in the state from filing injury claims. The bill only took effect on September 2013, which gave dozens of athletes a few months’ […]
Despite the best efforts of the Highway Patrol, vehicular accidents are still fairly common in California, especially in certain counties. Motorcycle accidents, in particular, deserve special attention as they tend to be deadlier than those that involve four-wheeled vehicles. In response, law enforcement authorities conduct a yearlong motorcycle safety campaign backed up by cold, hard […]
A Consumer Reports articled dated January 27, 2014 notes that those who use their private vehicles as part-time taxis via transport network companies (TNCs) run the risk of voiding their insurance policies. Lately, TNC usage by means of smartphone apps like Lyft has been on the rise due to the cost savings and environmental benefits. […]
A news feature on the Berkeleyside website dated January 26, 2014 discusses a case of hit-and-run that left a victim with serious leg injuries. In car accidents involving pedestrians, those on foot often end up severely injured since they lack proper protection. The article shares a few details regarding the incident:
A recent article posted on The Record Searchlight reports on a new proposal that is set to challenge the current rulings on medical malpractice within California. According to the article, trial lawyers are pushing for amendments to the rulings regarding medical malpractice:
A personal injury lawyer helps those who have suffered injuries due to malpractice and recklessness. Such a legal professional provides advice to victims, represents them, and files cases so that justice can be served. For instance, some personal injury lawyers from Sacramento, CA are qualified to handle cases that involve violence against elderly persons. Indeed, […]