
Many different entities will publish lists of the most common causes of accidents on the roadways. Most would assume that issues such as speeding, poor driving conditions, the presence of alcohol and aggressive driving would be near the top of these lists. Most of them are, but one issue that’s overlooked is that [...]
Continue reading Recent Fatal Crash Due to Distracted DriverThursday, February 11, 2010
Pedestrians generally understand that they are sharing the roads with much larger and faster vehicles, and that there are some risks involved with doing so. Much like any other traffic setting, though, when traffic laws are obeyed, people will usually be kept from facing unreasonable dangers. Tragically, one local pedestrian paid the ultimate [...]
Continue reading Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run CrashThursday, February 4, 2010
One would assume that a vehicle that collects trash does not generally move quickly enough to be involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. Tragically, that was proven wrong this morning when a garbage truck and a satellite television installation van were involved in a horrific crash that killed the van driver and [...]
Continue reading Garbage Truck, Installation Van Collide Leading to a FatalityThursday, January 28, 2010
Auto accidents that lead to injuries are always troubling for anyone involved, but this is particularly true when some of those injured are small children. Sadly, that’s what occurred Wednesday night in Folsom when a station wagon collided with a pickup truck. Five people were sent to the hospital, including three children. [...]
Continue reading Terrible Accident in Folsom Sends Five to HospitalTuesday, January 26, 2010
When someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle and heads onto public roads, that driver has a legal duty to take reasonable steps that promote both the safety of the driver and the other vehicles in the area. This legal duty also extends to any passengers in the vehicle, as these passengers literally [...]
Continue reading Accident a Tragic Reminder that Passengers Depend on DriversFriday, January 8, 2010
Now that the holidays are over and the celebrations have ended, tragic stories of untimely deaths due to auto accidents are beginning to emerge. There is never a good time to lose someone under such circumstances, but it’s particularly troubling when one of the people lost is an 18-year-old woman. That’s unfortunately what [...]
Continue reading Early Morning Head-On Collision Results in Two FatalitiesWednesday, January 6, 2010
The holiday season is always a time of happiness and celebration, but unfortunately, there is also a downside to the festive feelings shared by almost everyone. Traffic accidents are a constant negative this time of year, and tragically, that ‘tradition’ has continued in the area. Last week, one person was killed and five [...]
Continue reading Holiday Season Brings Annual TragedyThursday, December 17, 2009
Tasers were introduced to police forces around the United States as a way of subduing suspects who were a threat for violence in a manner that did not pose a danger to their overall safety. Previous methods included the use of clubs and basic brute force, and this advancement was seen as a way [...]
Continue reading Tasers Come Under Scrutiny After Another DeathTuesday, December 8, 2009
Winter in this area can make for some tricky driving conditions, and everyone needs to understand that slowing down, avoiding the application of too much pressure on the brake pedal and other steps need to be taken in order to account for slippery roads. Basically, it’s easier to be negligent behind the wheel in [...]
Continue reading Slick Roads, Excessive Speed Lead to TragedyThursday, November 5, 2009
Motorcycles are a popular choice of vehicle in California given the amenable weather that allows them to be used for most of the year and the relatively low cost required to operate them. However, motorcycles are also inherently dangerous because of their small size and the extreme exposure that anyone who’s driving one must [...]
Continue reading Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Car
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death