2016

What Are the Elements of a Product Liability Case?

If you have suffered injuries or other damages as a result of using a defective or dangerous product, you may be able to file what is known as a “product liability claim.” Manufacturers have a duty to make and sell products that are safe for consumers to use. If a defect, flaw or danger is […]

Preventing Drowsy Driving Over the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a joyous one when many of us travel long distances to visit family members or to attend reunions and get-togethers. However, the holidays also tend to be a time of year when traffic accidents spike significantly. Law enforcement officials in California and around the country are reminding drivers about the dangers […]

Most Dangerous Intersections List features several Sacramento Streets

The city of Sacramento had the second highest total number of dangerous intersections, according to a study that listed the deadliest intersections in California, based on 2015 collision data. ABC10 news reported recently that Sacramento came in second behind Los Angeles with 13 dangerous intersections. Los Angeles, with an estimated 221 dangerous intersections, placed at […]

E-Cigarette Explosions Cause Widespread Concern

Federal officials are looking into the safety of e-cigarettes, not just from the perspective of its health impacts, but also because there have been reports nationwide of these devices exploding and catching fire, causing severe burn injuries, Healthline reports. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), between 2009 and 2016, there were at […]

Four People Injured in Sacramento County Car Accident

Four people were transported to a local hospital after a Sacramento County car accident the afternoon of Aug. 25. According to a CBS Sacramento news report, the crash occurred at Jackson Highway and Eagle’s Nest Road. California Highway Patrol officials said a Honda and another sedan collided after one of the drivers ran a stop […]

New California Law to Curb Driving While Distracted

An assembly bill in California, if it becomes the law, may put an end to the motion/gesture of scrolling on a hand held device while operating a vehicle. According to a news report in the Sacramento Bee, Assembly Bill 1785 authored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk, D-Hayward, would require motorists to mount their smart phones on […]

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