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How to Observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2021
Driver distraction has been a significant danger in the United States for many years, even before the advent of smartphones. To reduce its prevalence, April was deemed Distracted Driving Awareness Month , encouraging U.S. residents to brush up on what distracted driving ...
How to Observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2021
Driver distraction has been a significant danger in the United States for many years, even before the advent of smartphones. To reduce its prevalence, ...
Can a Local Government Be Liable for an Accident Caused by Confusing Road Signs?
Road signs are meant to instruct drivers and lead them to safety. Most road signs are clear, simple, and easy to understand. But, what happens if two ...
Car Accident Statistics in California [INFOGRAPHIC]
California is the most populous state in the country. As a result, car accidents are more prevalent here than in many other states. Our infographic ...
3 Defective Auto Parts That Commonly Cause Car Accidents
When we drive a car, we expect all of the vehicle’s components to operate safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and a significant number ...
California Boating Accident Statistics Reveal Need to Stay Safe on the Water
Many Californians go boating on the state’s lakes, rivers, and ocean fronts every summer, and many of these boaters take care to protect themselves ...
Brain injuries are some of the most commonly sustained types of injuries because of how easy they can occur and the many different circumstances that ...
Investigation Finds History of Brake Issues Leading Up To Deadly California Bus Crash
A tour bus involved in a crash that killed seven people recently had been placed out of service twice for brake problems before receiving a clean bill ...
Understanding Your Injuries in a Pleasanton Bus Accident
For many, bus travel is an integral part of everyday life in Pleasanton, and a number of residents use this mass transportation to go to and from work ...
The Dangers of a Malfunctioning Carbon Monoxide Alarm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room every year due to unintentional ...
Exposure to carbon monoxide, or CO, can be extremely dangerous and may result in serious health complications, including brain injury and death. These ...
We have all been injured at one point or another, whether it was a broken bone or strained muscle, but our bodies are complex systems that often heal ...
Class Actions Filed Against Michigan Governor for Flint Water Crisis
When Flint, Michigan’s water source was switched from the system nearby Detroit used to its own Flint River back in 2014, city officials believed they ...
Warmer weather has many people heading for the nearest pool for some relief from the heat. But pools can be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or ...
Who’s Liable for an Injury at a Construction Site?
Construction sites are dangerous areas that are host to a wide range of hazards. These hazards pose risks to construction workers on the job site as ...
A personal injury characteristically refers to the physical, mental, and emotional injuries incurred due to an accident or the negligence of a person, ...
Who is Responsible if I was Injured at a Hotel Pool?
Hotel pools can be a luxurious getaway for guests, but even the most stunning hotel pools have some inherent risk. Spas or hot tubs can also pose a ...
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with Nest Labs has recalled about 440,000 Nest Protect: Smoke + CO Alarms. These defective ...
Graco has recalled 11 different models of child car seats sold between 2009 and 2013 adding up to nearly 3.8 million seats. The popular car seats have ...
How to Observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2021
Driver distraction has been a significant danger in the United States for many years, even before the advent of smartphones. To reduce its prevalence, ...
Can a Passenger Be Negligent in a Distracted Driving Accident?
Drivers face many distractions while driving, including pinging smartphones and rowdy passengers. While a driver who uses a smartphone while driving ...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was responsible for nearly 3,500 fatal crashes and more ...
Dog owners have a legal responsibility to observe their pet’s behavior in order to discover any aggressive tendencies the dog may have. This must be ...
You know about the long-term injuries you may sustain in other areas of personal injury law. However, some of the damages resulting from dog bites can ...
Important Traffic Information to Be Aware of This Labor Day Weekend
Although Labor Day Weekend is supposed to be the time of year where you can enjoy a day off from work by spending time with your friends and family, ...
A 25-year-old Gilroy man died at the scene of a San Jose car accident involving a wrong-way driver who officials say may have been driving under the ...
Simple Tips to Prevent a New Year's Eve Car Accident in Northern California
Many northern California residents go out on New Year’s Eve, and unfortunately, some of them are involved in car accidents that cause serious injuries ...
Paul F. Caputo Selected to Super Lawyers for 16th Year
Founding Partner Recognized by Super Lawyers At Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP, every one of our personal injury attorneys is committed to advocating for ...
Many of us eat at restaurants, whether you do it occasionally for a date night, or a few times a week with friends. The fact is eating out is often a ...
Restaurant-chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has been at the center of a major health crisis after hundreds of people nationwide have contracted serious ...
California Tomatoes Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
If you have recently purchased California tomatoes, you might want to make sure that they have not been recalled. According to The Associated Press, ...
A 65-year old woman was fatally struck and killed near Fite Circle, just south of Horn Road, just east of Sacramento. The woman was walking to work ...
Investigation Finds History of Brake Issues Leading Up To Deadly California Bus Crash
A tour bus involved in a crash that killed seven people recently had been placed out of service twice for brake problems before receiving a clean bill ...
Big Rig Collides In Kings County, CA With Amtrak Train Heading From Oakland To Bakersfield
At least 20 people have suffered injuries in a Kings County Amtrak train accident involving a big rig. According to MercuryNews.com and KMPHFox26 , ...
IIHS Petitions NHTSA to Update Federal Motorcycle Safety Standards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), along with the Highway Loss Data Institute, recently petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
A “backover” accident occurs when a vehicle that is backing up or rolling backwards runs into or over a pedestrian, which frequently causes serious ...
5 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Accident
The aftermath of a car accident may seem overwhelming, particularly if you have serious injuries and have never gone through the legal process before. ...
3 Common Lies Told by the Insurance Company After a Car Accident
When we pay our monthly or bi-annual premiums to our insurance companies, we expect that they will act in good faith and come through for us in the ...
Complex regional pain syndrome is a condition that causes you to experience pain long after an injury occurs. Sometimes, this condition lasts longer ...
Who’s Liable for a Slip and Fall on a Mopped Floor with No Warning Sign?
Wet floors are serious slip and fall hazards for anyone on residential or commercial properties. As such, it’s important for property owners to ensure ...
What to Do if You’re Injured on a Property with Building Code Violations
Building codes are sets of rules that specify the standards for designing, constructing, altering, and maintaining buildings. Buildings must conform ...
Who’s Liable for a Pool Drowning at an Apartment Complex?
Pool drownings are tragic events that claim far too many lives every year, and these victims skew young. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...
Warmer weather has many people heading for the nearest pool for some relief from the heat. But pools can be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or ...
After a diagnosis of paralysis, it’s easy to understand how the individual affected can feel emotional about the entire situation. Unfortunately, this ...
A personal injury characteristically refers to the physical, mental, and emotional injuries incurred due to an accident or the negligence of a person, ...
Who is Responsible if I was Injured at a Hotel Pool?
Hotel pools can be a luxurious getaway for guests, but even the most stunning hotel pools have some inherent risk. Spas or hot tubs can also pose a ...
Warmer weather has many people heading for the nearest pool for some relief from the heat. But pools can be dangerous. Injuries can easily occur in or ...
California Bullet Train Project Starts Building Next Year
Despite being balked by various speed bumps along the way, California’s bullet train project has stayed, relatively, on track after voters approved ...
3 Reasons Why It’s Dangerous to Drive a Truck in Bad Weather
Heavy rain and snow can contribute to tragic accidents, particularly for truck drivers. Below, we discuss three reasons why it’s so dangerous to drive ...
Truck accidents have many causes. Two common trends among truck accidents, however, are the violation of federal hours-of-service regulations and the ...
Safely operating a large commercial vehicle is a complicated and challenging task, which is why we expect truck drivers to have a clear and sober mind ...
How to Recover Compensation When Your Work Injury Was Caused by a Third-Party
Most employees who are injured on the job will recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim. There are, however, certain situations in ...
You Can’t Sue Your Employer for a Work Injury, Except in These Situations
Under California law, employees may recover compensation for a work injury only through a workers’ compensation claim. This is known as the “exclusive ...
For National Safety Month, Consider Employee Wellness
June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council (NSC) is observing the event by focusing on four separate areas of employee health and ...
Lodi Parachute Center Owner to Pay $40M Judgment to Bereaved Family
After four years of advocacy, our team at Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP has won justice for a bereaved North Valley family in the form of a $40 million ...
Difficulties Encountered in Injury and Death Cases and Why You Need a Lawyer
After the death of a loved one caused by negligence, there are plenty of legal issues to consider. However, for those experiencing the loss, this can ...
Who Is Responsible for Paying Wrongful Death Damages?
When injuries occur as the result of an act of negligence, one of the most important questions to ask is who may be considered liable for the damages ...