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Motorcycle Safety month promotes biker awareness Comments Off

The federal government has declared May as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to remind motorists to keep an eye out for motorcyclists and motorcyclists to make an effort to make themselves more visible to motor vehicle operators. Warmer weather means more motorcycles on American roadways and more collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcycles are smaller and quicker than automobiles, and more difficult to see on the roadways, especially when they are approaching from the side. Last year 671 motorcycle collisions occurred in the state of Missouri, including 644 accidents causing severe injuries and 82 fatalities. The state of Missouri has launched a campaign to support this public safety awareness effort by reminding motorists to “Watch for Motorcycles.” Safety experts advise that drivers can avoid becoming involved in a collision with a motorcyclist by carefully checking their side mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes, signaling before making a lane change, allowing motorcycles to occupy an entire lane, and maintaining a five second following distance. Experts also advise that motorcyclists signal turns with both turn signals and hand signals, avoid riding in inclement weather conditions, and always wear a safety helmet compliant with safety guidelines.

As an auto accident attorney in Burlingame, I am hopeful that this and other safety awareness campaigns are effective in reducing the number of accidents on roadways. If you or someone you love has been injured in a traffic collision of any sort, please consider contacting a Burlingame personal injury lawyer.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, Safety

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Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: News, Safety

Kawasaki recalls off road vehicles due to mislabeling Comments Off

At the request of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Kawasaki Motors Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, California, has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 2,000 of its Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles due to a labeling error. The vehicle’s glove compartment cover lists an erroneous maximum occupancy figure that is higher than the vehicle’s actual capacity. If the vehicle is overloaded in compliance with the incorrect maximum occupancy, the vehicle may be harder to control, increasing the risk that the vehicle might become involved in a collision. The vehicles affected by this recall are model year 2012 Teryx 750 FI 4×4, Teryx 750 FI 4×4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4×4 LE SGE and Teryx 750 FI 4×4 Sport Kawasaki four-wheel recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, automobile style controls. Recalled vehicles were produced in several solid colors including khaki camouflage, black, gray, silver, red and green. The hood of these vehicles is imprinted with the model type. These vehicles were available for sale at authorized Kawasaki dealerships across the United States for between $10,600 and $12,000 from August 2011 and March 2012.

As a Roseville auto accident attorney I hope this recall is successfully carried out before anyone is injured by this labeling error. If you or someone you love has been injured by a malfunctioning vehicle, please consider discussing your options for legal recourse with a personal injury lawyer in Roseville.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: product liability, Product Recall

New York celebrates National Bicycle Safety Month Comments Off

The United States government has designated May as National Bicycle Safety Month. In response to this initiative, law enforcement officials in the state of New York, where bicyclists are required to follow the same traffic rules as motor vehicle operators, offer cyclists some safety tips in hope of reducing the number of collisions involving bicyclists.

Bicycle riders should wear a secure fitting bicycle helmet that meets approved federal safety standards. Throughout the state, cyclists under the age of 14 are required to wear a safety helmet, while certain communities require all bicycle riders to wear helmets when operating the vehicle on public roadways. State law also requires bicycles to be equipped with reflectors on the sides, front and rear wheels, and pedals, as well as a warning horn or bell. White headlights, red rear reflectors or taillights visible from the rear for up to 300 feet are required to operate the bicycle at night. Bicyclists should also keep their vehicles in good repair by checking their tire pressure and tread for warning signs and perform routine maintenance procedures. New York law enforcement officers recommend that cyclists wear bright colored clothing to increase visibility.

As a car accident attorney Oakland, I hope bicyclists and motorists both adopt safer practices to reduce the risk of accidents on roadways. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please consider contacting an Oakland personal injury attorney.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: Bicycle Accident, Safety

Rainy Conditions in San Diego Lead to Multiple Crashes Comments Off

Rainy weather conditions were the apparent impetus for two car accidents that resulted in drivers being transported to hospitals in San Diego.

Both incidents occurred in the early hours of the morning, although the exact time of one of them was not immediately known.  This first crash took place as a vehicle was heading west down State Route 94.  As the automobile was approaching the place where that road meets Interstate 805 going south, the driver lost control and the vehicle somehow crashed.  It veered off the road, rolling multiple times and coming to a stop 20 feet away.  The injured driver was taken to a hospital.

The second crash took place along Interstate 15 at around 3:30 am.  As the vehicle approached the vicinity of Bernardo Center, the automobile came upon water accumulated in the roadway.  This caused the vehicle to go out of control and roll.  The driver of that vehicle also needed to be transported to a local medical center.

The inclement weather had begun to fall off around 6:30, just in time for the morning commute, but drivers are being warned that conditions could still be spotty throughout the day.

Even though these crashes took place far south of my Roseville car accident lawyer environs, I’m still saddened to see these incidents unfold at all.  Drivers must be especially careful when driving along roads affected by rain and other weather conditions.  Doing so is imperative to maintaining safety.  I hope as a personal injury attorney in Roseville that my words are heeded.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, News

Collision Between Bus and Mercedes Near Los Osos Proves Fatal Comments Off

A car and bus crash between the cities of Los Osos and Morro Bay killed one person.

The incident occurred north of Turri Road on South Bay Boulevard at around 9 o’clock at night yesterday.  According to witness reports made to the California Highway Patrol, a Mercedes drifted into the southbound lanes while it was traveling north.  Unfortunately, a Route 13 Regional Transit Authority Bus was headed south at that time and the two vehicles collided with each other.

The driver of the Mercedes died instantly.  The force of the collision propelled the bus down an embankment leading to the Morro Bay Estuary.  Five people, including the driver, were inside the bus at the time of the crash.  The driver and one other person had to be treated for injuries at a hospital.

As a result of the wreck and ensuing cleanup, officials were forced to totally close South Bay Boulevard and traffic had to be rerouted to Los Osos Valley Road and Highway 1.  Officials estimated that the road would be reopened at around 2 am, but there’s been no confirmation if that was indeed what time the area was cleared.  Tow trucks were sought to remove the bus from the estuary.

I’m sorry as a personal injury attorney in Sacramento to see yet another vehicle fatality along our roads.  Head on collisions are some of the most brutal wrecks that can ever happen.  Two vehicles going in opposite directions suddenly brought to a stop can cause massive damage.  It’s my hope as a Sacramento car accident lawyer that crashes like this are rare.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: bus accident, car crash, News

Car Chase Ends with Fatal Crash in Valley Center Comments Off

A police chase in Valley Center ended with a wreck that caused a fatality and a number of serious injuries.

At around 9:30 in the morning yesterday, officers with the Valley Center Sheriff’s Patrol saw what they reported to be a stolen Ford Focus and attempted to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road.  Instead of complying with police demands, the driver of the vehicle allegedly hit the gas and fled to the south at speeds of around 80 miles per hour.

When the Focus reached the area near Lilac Road, the vehicle reportedly swerved into the lanes going in the opposite direction, where it unfortunately crashed head on with a Subaru Forrester coming the other way.  This was according to the California Highway Patrol.

A passenger who was riding shotgun in the Focus had to be taken to Palomar Medical Center, but the injuries that person sustained proved to be fatal.  The two other people in the Focus, as well as the driver of the Forrester, were transported to various hospitals to receive treatment for injuries that were being described as serious.

As a San Jose personal injury lawyer, I’ve often talked about how important it is for drivers to follow the directions of police authorities.  When vehicles attempt to flee, they endanger themselves and others on the road.  It’s my hope as a car accident attorney in San Jose that those persons injured in this crash are able to recover from their injuries.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: car chase, car crash, News

Roads Closed Following Power Pole Collision Near Petaluma Comments Off

An accident that did damage to a power pole caused officials to close roads multiple times so that repair work could be conducted.

The incident took place along Lakeville Road between Highway 37 and the city of Petaluma, in the area near Old Lakeville Road Number 3.  It happened shortly before 8 o’clock at night on Tuesday.

A driver and a passenger were riding an undisclosed make of vehicle when the automobile apparently left the road.  It crashed into a power pole alongside the street and the damage was such that the pole was knocked completely over.  The two people were injured, but there’s no word on the extent of their injuries.

Because there was extensive damage that blocked the roadway, the California Highway Patrol was forced to close the road to through traffic until almost 1 in the morning.  During that time, utility company PG & E arrived on the scene to repair the damaged power pole.  They also had to come back later on in the morning to completely replace the pole.  Therefore, officials were forced to yet again close one lane of the street so that the work could be carefully conducted.

Take it from a personal injury lawyer in San Francisco like me:  single vehicle collisions can be just as injurious as those with vehicles involved in a multi-car pileup.  Injuries and fatalities can occur at any time, which is why it’s my wish as a San Francisco car accident lawyer that everyone out there drive carefully whenever they’re behind the wheel.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, News

Two Cars Collide at Manseca Intersection, Killing One Driver Comments Off

Manteca was the site of an automobile accident that took a man’s life.

The accident took place shortly before 5 o’clock in the morning yesterday.  A Dodge Shadow was headed north along Airport Way when it attempted to turn left onto Roth Road at a legal green light.  Unfortunately, a Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling south on Airport Way at around 65 miles per hour and allegedly did not stop at a red light.  The Grand Marquis collided with the front of the turning Shadow.

The force of the collision caused the Dodge to roll over.  As this happened, the driver was at some point throw from the vehicle.  He sustained injuries that proved to be fatal and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident.  They are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.  The driver of the Grand Marquis sustained what were being described as minor injuries.  After being treated for those injuries, authorities arrested the man for violations that included operating a vehicle without having a valid license.

It seems to a personal injury lawyer in Roseville like me that this week has been particularly devastating for California as far as car accidents go.  This is just the latest in a long line of wrecks that have taken lives along the roads in just a few short days.  I hope as a Roseville car accident attorney that this is a trend that doesn’t last.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: Accident Investigation, car crash, News

Three Crashes in as Many Hours in Woodland Comments Off

The city of Woodland was home to three different automobile accidents over the course of just two hours, some of them taking place on the same road.

The first accident happened at about 8 o’clock in the morning.  A Hyundai Accent was heading south down County Road 99 and stopped at the area where that road intersects with County Road 25A.  Unfortunately, a Saturn Ion traveling behind that vehicle allegedly was unable to stop in time and rear ended the Accent.  No one was injured despite moderate vehicle damage, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The next accident took place along the same road and near the same intersection.  The incident was even pretty similar.  A Honda Civic was going south on CR-99 and slowed down for traffic when it was struck from behind by a Volkswagen Jetta.  Same story as before:  moderate vehicle damage, no injuries.

The final accident occurred at about 9:40 am not along CR-99 but CR-31.  A Honda Civic was going east down that road and tried to pull a U-turn near CR-95.  A Toyota Prius also headed east crashed into the side of the Civic, forcing both vehicles to incur major damage.  The passenger of the Civic received treatment at Sutter Hospital.

I’m sorry to see so many wrecks in such a small area as a personal injury lawyer in Sacramento.  Roads are incredibly dangerous, and it’s my hope as a Sacramento car accident attorney that everyone takes the threat of vehicular mayhem seriously.

Posted on: 04-26-2012
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, News
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