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Mar

Parents Added As Defendants In California Personal Injury Lawsuit

March 5, 2012

Two more defendants have been named in a California personal injury lawsuit filed on behalf of a man who was injured when three intoxicated teens began throwing rocks from a Canyon Way overpass and onto passing I-80 traffic on July 26, 2010. According to reports from The Sacramento Bee, the parents of one of the boys’ friends have been named in the lawsuit after they allegedly supplied alcohol for the teens.

The lawsuit claims that a truck driver from Sacramento, California, suffered severe facial injuries that required several reconstructive surgeries after a basketball-sized rock, allegedly thrown by the drunken teens, came crashing through the windshield of the man’s Ford Expedition as he traveled along I-80. Attorneys for the victim say that he also suffers from headaches and sleeplessness as a result of the incident.

The state of California and the Department of Transportation are also named as defendants in the lawsuit because of their negligence to have protective barriers, which are standard on most highway overpasses, installed.

The parents who allegedly supplied the alcohol have publicly denied the accusations.

The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount of damages for the victim.

The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers say that making sure to identify all negligent parties in a claim is vital to filing a successful personal injury lawsuit. If you have questions regarding an injury you suffered because of someone else’s negligence, our firm is available to help.

Feb

Two Hospitalized After SUV Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Corning

February 27, 2012

Two people were sent to the hospital Monday as a result of an early morning crash of an SUV and a tractor-trailer. According to reports from KRCR Channel 7 News, the accident happened at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Liberal Avenue, near the Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, California.

Reports from California Highway Patrol troopers who responded to the crash say that the tractor-trailer was entering I-5 on the Liberal Avenue entrance ramp when the SUV ran off the exit ramp at high speed and slammed into the side of the truck’s trailer.

The two occupants of the SUV were seriously injured in the crash and required a helicopter airlift to the hospital for treatment of potentially life-threatening injuries. Luckily, neither of the occupants of the tractor-trailer was injured in the crash.

Troopers say they will continue to investigate the cause of the accident, and charges may be filed against the driver of the SUV pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Department of Transportation estimates that 41,000 to 45,000 traffic deaths occur every year in the U.S., and more than 80% of those accidents are the fault of a non-commercial driver.

The California Truck Accident Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers are always available to speak with you if you have any questions regarding the injuries you sustained in an automobile or tractor-trailer accident. We can be reached any time for a free consultation of your case at 1-800-800-BERG.

Jan

Road Rage Responsible For Fatal I-80 Crash

January 30, 2012

We have all experienced road rage at some point in time. What drivers don’t often realize is just how dangerous these careless actions can be.

Take for instance the fatal crash that occurred on I-80 near Richmond, California, last Wednesday morning. Reports on the accident from NBC-Bay Area News claim the driver who was killed “brake checked” the person behind him just before rolling his vehicle.

The accident happened in the westbound lanes of the highway at around 5:30 in the morning, near the exit for Carlson Boulevard. It was still dark when investigators say they believe the driver of a minivan made an unsafe lane change in an effort to get around a GMC pickup truck. The van passed the truck and then immediately cut in front of it. The van’s driver then firmly tapped his breaks, causing himself to lose control of the vehicle. The van screeched off the highway and collided with a barrier wall before rolling several times across the pavement. The minivan’s driver was killed instantly.

California highway patrol officers said that road rage accidents are completely avoidable when motorists drive responsibly.

The Bay Area Car Accident Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers suggest slower traffic keeping to the right and allowing other vehicles at least three car lengths of following space. They believe that following theses tips will greatly decrease your chances of getting into a dangerous road rage situation.

Jan

Several Tips To Keep Motorists Safe During High Speed Pursuits

January 16, 2012

High-speed vehicle pursuits down the highway gets our adrenaline pumping in the movies. But what if you found yourself to be the helpless bystander of a real car chase during your daily commute? This happens almost on a daily basis across California, and observations have shown that most motorists don’t know what to do.

An article in The Sacramento Bee described a chase that occurred several weeks ago along California’s Highway 99. News footage shows that as the chase progresses, the cars around the chase acted as if nothing was happening. They stayed at the same speed and made no efforts to get out of the way.

California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that one reason this occurs is that drivers don’t scan their mirrors often enough. They suggest that motorists check all of their mirrors every 15-20 seconds.

If you find yourself in the middle of a high-speed pursuit, CHP Trooper Mike Bradley stated that you should not slow down, but turn on your right blinker and work your way over to the shoulder of the highway. If you see a crime scene ahead, pull over and stop well behind officer vehicles.

The California auto accident attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers fight for victims who have been injured in accidents and support community safety campaigns throughout the year in order to prevent accidents. If you are the victim of a car accident, contact an experienced attorney today.

Dec

Alameda Law Firm Offers Free Cab Rides Home on New Years Eve

December 26, 2011

In recent years, the holidays have become an increasingly dangerous time of year for driving in California. According to The Los Angeles Times, six people died on California highways over this past holiday weekend, and the California Highway Patrol made 889 suspected drunken driving arrests.

The California drunk driving victim attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers are sponsoring a campaign in order to help combat the growing number of drunk drivers during the holidays. The firm will be offering free cab rides home to those who have been drinking on New Years Eve.

This will be the seventh year that the law firm has sponsored the Safe And Sober Cab Ride program, which offers a maximum $35 cab fair home to anyone needing a ride. The rides are provided only to a person’s residence, not to another drinking location. The cabs will be running from 10:00 PM Saturday, December 31 to 4:00 AM Sunday, January 1.

Call one of the following cab companies and tell them your ride home is on Berg Injury Lawyers:

Sacramento – Call Yellow Cab Company of Sacramento at (916) 444-2222. Patrons must be picked up at a restaurant, hotel, or bar within downtown Sacramento to qualify for a free ride.

Alameda, Oakland & Berkeley — Call Veterans Cab at (800) 281‐4488. Any fare exceeding $35 must be paid in cash.

San Francisco — Call Luxor Cab at (415) 282‐4141.

Jul

UCSF Shuttle Crash Kills Associate Professor

July 18, 2011

According to CBS-San Francisco, a collision between a University of California-San Francisco shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer has raised questions as to whether or not seat belts should be required on buses and other passenger transportation vehicles.

The shuttle was traveling east on Oak Street through an intersection with Octavia Boulevard around 6:20 AM, taking the professor and 15 other passengers to work at San Francisco General Hospital. According to witness reports, the shuttle driver ran a red light and struck an 18-wheeler. An associate professor with the university was declared dead at the scene after being ejected from the bus and run over by the 18-wheeler. Four others were also injured, and transported to San Francisco General to be treated for their injuries. They were last listed in fair condition.

The bus driver has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the crash. Many feel the use of seat belts would have saved a life and prevented several trips to the hospital following this crash. According to the law, a vehicle carrying 10 passengers or more is not required to have seat belts. UCSF spokeswoman Elizabeth Fernandez states the university’s 50 shuttles each carry around 22 people, and therefore meet that requirement.

Laws do not always protect people from injuries. If you or someone you know sustained injuries in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, the California Truck Accident Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers may be able to help you collect compensation for your injuries.

Jan

Modesto truck accident takes man’s life

January 20, 2011

One man lost his life following a Modesto truck accident, CBS 47 reports.

The California Highway Patrol said the driver of a truck struck a man who was in the middle of the southbound lanes of Highway 99 in the Modesto truck accident.

The victim had crashed his vehicle on the on ramp to Highway 99 and then run into traffic where he was fatally struck in the Modesto truck accident. It is unknown why he went out into the middle of the road.

Family files San Francisco wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a trucker who was killed on the Bay Bridge has filed a San Francisco wrongful death lawsuit against the state and the engineers who designed the bridge, reports the Mercury News.

The San Francisco truck accident happened on the S curve, which is part of a detour on the bridge, while a new eastern section is being constructed. The truck went over the 3 foot side wall and plunged 200 feet to the ground.

The family alleges negligence in the design of that section of the bridge, as well as lack of warning signs. Forty-three accidents had occurred from the time of the opening of the S curve until this San Francisco truck accident.

Four killed in Sacramento truck accident

November 4, 2010

The Sacramento Bee reports that four people were killed in a Sacramento truck accident, in spite of rescue efforts of bystanders.

The Sacramento truck accident happened when a truck crossed over into oncoming traffic and struck an SUV. Another truck following the SUV struck it, and causing the second truck to spin off the road.

The truck and SUV involved in the initial collision Sacramento truck accident fire. Two bystanders on the scene began pulling people from the vehicles; however, they were not able to rescue everyone before the gas line exploded. Four people were killed in the Sacramento truck accident.

One killed in Modesto truck accident

October 28, 2010

The Sacramento Bee reports that one man was killed and five people were injured in a Modesto truck accident.

The Modesto truck accident occurred when traffic slowed on Highway 99 and a truck failed to slow down. The truck struck a Nissan Frontier causing a chain reaction that involved four other vehicles.

The driver of the Nissan was killed in the Modesto truck accident. A passenger had to be rescued from the vehicle by emergency crews. Four other people in various vehicles suffered minor injuries.

Do you think that the driver of the truck is to blame for this Modesto truck accident?

If you have suffered injuries in a Modesto truck accident, the Modesto truck accident attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers can help you.

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