On Saturday, a bus overturned on Highway 80 near Truckee killing one and injuring many. The bus was carrying employees to work at a Lake Tahoe ski resort. The deceased victim was ejected from the bus. The crash is under investigation. Twenty-five occupants on board, including the driver, were injured…
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NFL Star From Sacramento Charged In DUI-Pedestrian Fatal Accident
Donte’ Stallworth, a star NFL receiver for the Cleveland Browns, was charged Wednesday with DUI and vehicular manslaughter for his role in the death of a pedestrian in Miami on March 14, 2009. Stallworth’s automobile struck and killed a 59-year-old man who finished his construction work shift around 7:15 a.m.,…
Sacramento Midtown Car Chase Ends in Crash
A car chase in Sacramento’s midtown area ended in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday night, with the driver of a stolen car sent to a hospital with major injuries, California Highway Patrol officials said. The chase started at 16th and X streets about 8:40 p.m. when a CHP officer in a…
Medical Billing in California: How To Negotiate Your Bills
A recent article about medical billing in the New York Times addressed a topic that generally gets little attention, but is certainly relevant to almost all Californians, not the least of which are those who suffered a personal injury due to another’s negligence, as the economy continues to hemorrhage. The…
California Considering Ban on Flashy Digital Billboards
Keep your eyes on the road. Well, that’s what you are supposed to do to reduce your risk of getting into a car accident. But we all know there are many distractions as we drive from place to place: kids, music, mobile phones, aggressive drivers, etc. And let’s not forget…
California Medical Malpractice “Apology” Statute
When patients receive medical treatment there is generally a very high expectation that the results will be positive. However, that is not always the case. And in those cases where the outcome is either unexpected or is complicated, there will come a moment when the physician and the patient will…
Huge Jury Award for California Motorcyclist Who Hit Wild Boar
A Monterey County jury has ordered the state to pay $8.6 million to a motorcyclist who was severely injured when he struck six wild boars on a state highway in 2003. The jury held the state responsible for Adam Rogers’ injuries because officials knew that wild pigs regularly crossing a…
What Do I Do If I’ve Been Injured In An Automobile Accident in California?
The answer, to some degree, depends on the circumstances of your particular accident. However, there are some general guidelines that should help you determine what to do after you have been injured. Not every situation will be covered here, but this should help make the process a little less stressful…
Protect Yourself From Uninsured Motorists in Sacramento
You leave your house to drive to work or take the kds to school feeling very comfortable with your automobile insurance coverage. You feel protected because your policy has high liability coverage limits, so there’s nothing to worry about. Correct? Not so fast. Don’t forget to evaluate your uninsured motorist…
Gifted Actress Natasha Richardson Dies from Brain Injury
Actress Natasha Richardson died today from a brain injury she suffered during a ski vacation at a resort in Canada. It was reported that Ms. Richardson was taking a beginner’s lesson when she fell on a flat portion of a run near the bottom of the mountain. Notably, she was…