In the United States, driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the leading causes of vehicle collisions every single year. However, driving under the influence of alcohol is not the only reason for concern. There are people that decide to drive under the influence of drugs, both prescription and illegal. According to a […]
Tag Archives: types of car accidents
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Mar
Mar
MODESTO – An early morning crash claimed the life of one person and sent another to the hospital Saturday. The crash was reported shortly after 2:30am on the northbound lanes of Highway 99 near the Hammett Road off ramp. Early reports indicate three vehicles were involved in the crash, with one overturned into the center […]
13
Mar
Mar
Rear-end vehicle accidents can do massive amounts of damage to both your vehicle and the passengers inside. Rear-end collisions are one of the most common type of automobile accidents today. While they usually do not result in fatal wounds, they often cause serious, lasting, and costly injuries. At The Law Offices of Zappettini and Bradley, […]
09
Mar
Mar
Drivers who have had only little to drink commonly believe that they are not intoxicated enough to cause an accident. These drivers offer up a number of excuses to justify getting behind the wheel. For example, one might claim they only had a couple beers, or they have a “high tolerance,” but the fact remains […]
07
Mar
Mar
Our Sacramento Law Firm can help you recover compensation from a driver who caused an accident due to speeding. Responsible drivers understand that speed limits are in place to help protect drivers from the serious harm that may be caused by a high-speed auto accident. If you have recently been injured in a collision involving […]
07
Mar
Mar
At The Law Offices of Zappettini and Bradley, our priority is helping victims of pedestrian accidents recover the maximum amount of damages for wrongful deaths or injuries inflicted during the incident. Pedestrian accidents often injure those who are most vulnerable — children walking to and from school, or elderly persons trying to cross busy streets. […]
02
Mar
Mar
It is estimated by the Federal Railroad Administration that an accident involving a train occurs every 90 minutes in the United States. With the extensive amount of tracks running through the Sacramento area, it can be expected that some of these accidents will take place in our region. It has been found that most railroad […]
02
Mar
Mar
Each year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed in accidents involving a red light runner. Running red lights is actually the number one cause of urban car accidents. Millions of drivers run red lights every year. The actual statistics around red light running are pretty astonishing. Here is a sampling of them from the […]
01
Mar
Mar
In light of the recent rain and hail we have been hit with in the Sacramento area, we want to share a few things we have learned about vehicle accidents caused by inclement weather. Every year in the US, poor weather conditions are cited as a factor in over 13,000 collisions, and that make up […]
28
Feb
Feb
Sacramento Accident Attorneys Discuss Safe Driving in School Zones Every year, nearly twenty-five thousand kids are injured during vehicle accidents while traveling between school and home. Most of these accidents are due to negligent driving or violation of the traffic rules for safe driving in school zones. For example, traffic laws mandate that every motorist […]