It is the responsibility of every medical staff member and medical facility to provide patients with a basic standard of care. When that level of care is not met serious consequences can result, including death. A death due to medical malpractice that could have been prevented can not only be emotionally challenging for grieving families, …
Aggressive Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as when: “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property.” We have all been witnesses to aggressive driving at one point or another. Drivers who dart in and out of traffic, drivers who speed, or drivers who …
Reckless Driving
Any motorist that drives through Fresno during rush hour should be very familiar with the fact that it can be a trying ordeal, and sometimes dangerous. Reckless driving, especially in heavy traffic, can create treacherous driving conditions. Reckless driving can lead to serious car accident injuries that can be life changing and, in some cases, …
Driver Fatigue Automobile Collisions
Driver fatigue is a very serious danger that contributes to thousands of accidents every year. Fatigue can lead to car accidents because it impairs reaction time causing the driver to be less vigilant and not as capable of processing and integrating information. If you are operating a vehicle while drowsy (sleepy), especially if you are …
Bicycle Accidents
Fresno, CA Bicycle Accident Lawyer Thanks to our desire to pursue fitness-related activities and the expansion of bike trails and bike lanes on streets throughout Fresno, bicycling is more popular than ever. The popularity of the sport is continuing to grow and as a result bike riders need to remember that their safety is not …
Rear End Car Crashes
A rear-end car crash, also referred to as being rear-ended or being involved in a rear-end collision, can cause extensive damage to the vehicle and injuries to the vehicle’s occupants, such as whiplash. Whiplash is caused by the sudden jolting of the neck and shoulders which is most typically associated with rear-end car accidents. Rear-end …
Side Impact Crashes
Side impact car accidents can result in severe damage to the vehicle and also severe injuries to the occupants. Unlike front or rear-end impacts, side impact accidents do not offer as much protection from the colliding vehicle for the driver and passengers of the vehicle. You may hear side impact crashes referred to as t-bone …
Cell Phone Accidents
These days it seems everyone has a cell phone. In fact, it is believed that there are more cell phones in the United States than people. Everywhere you look you are likely to see someone on their cell phone, and unfortunately this habit carries over to cell phone users who are driving, despite it being …
Hit and Run Accident
Hit and run accidents can often be some of the worst types of accidents. In a hit and run accident a driver can hit another motorist, pedestrian, or obstacle causing damage and possible injury, however, the driver responsible for the accident leaves the scene without taking any responsibility for their actions. When these types of …
Driving on a Suspended License
California Vehicle Code 14601 makes it a crime to drive when you know that you have a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Having your license revoked or suspended can relate to numerous causes, some of these causes may include: Having too many points on your record A mental or physical disability DUI conviction Reckless driving …