According to law.com, a hit-and-run is defined as: “…the crime of a driver of a vehicle who is involved in a collision with another vehicle, property or human being, who knowingly fails to stop to give his/her name, license number and other information as required by statute to the injured party, a witness or law […]
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A person texting takes their eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field without looking up. Distracted drivers can cause catastrophic and sometimes fatal injuries to others on the road. Whether people are using their cell phones, GPS […]
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Before you allow your child to get behind the wheel of your car, whether it is for practice with their permit or they just obtained their license, the first call that you should make is to your insurance company. In the state of California, anyone who has a license and drives a vehicle is required […]
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Aggressive, or reckless drivers can cause accidents that result in significant damage to your vehicle in addition to major injuries. The legal definition of reckless driving is: “…operation of an automobile in a dangerous manner under the circumstances, including speeding (or going too fast for the conditions, even though within the posted speed limit), driving […]
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If a negligent driver recently caused you harm in an intersection accident, there is a good chance that they were making a left hand turn. Our team of Sacramento car accident attorneys can help you in recovering the damages that you have incurred as a result of being involved in a left turn accident. Busy […]
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STOCKTON – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle caught on surveillance video following a fatal hit and run crash over the weekend. Shortly before 7:30 pm on March 10th, officers were called to the area of Main Street and Searchlight Avenue for a report of a person struck by a vehicle. […]
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Thousands of Californians are involved in car accidents each year because someone runs a stop sign. Stop sign violations can become serious when a person is injured or killed. In the United States, millions of people walk, ride, bike, or drive through intersections with stop signs every single day. Every year, there are nearly 70,000 […]
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At the Law Offices of Zappettini and Bradley, we hold drunk drivers accountable. Let us help make sure get the compensation you deserve for your suffering. Thousands of car accident victims are killed or injured every year in California by drunk drivers. If you were involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you […]
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There is still a possibility of injuries to the legs, head and internal organs, even with side-impact airbags. Many people often assume that a side-swipe accident only results in minor injuries and damages. But the fact is, most sideswipe accidents lead to the opposite results. Many drivers often lose control of their vehicle in this […]
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The most common causes of construction zone accidents are speeding, drunk driving, inattention, and distracted driving. Although the flow of traffic is constricted, and typically slower in construction zones, they are still a hotspot for vehicle accidents. Highway 5 (I-5) through Sacramento is a frequent construction zone. With heavy equipment, signage and debris blocking the […]