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  • Major Big Rig Accident on 880 South in San Jose
    January 4, 2011 - There was a major big rig accident in San Jose this afternoon,on highway 880 north of the 880/101 interchange. It appeared that there were at least two trucks involved, perhaps more. ...
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  • Right of Way in Left-hand and U-Turns
    Intersection accidents typically involve either a car running a red light, or (more often), a car failing to yield the right of way when it is making a left turn. California Vehicle Code Section ...
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  • Rear-End Collisions & California Vehicle Code 22350
    In most Oakland car accidents , a CHP officer or police officer will make an accident report. The report will identify the drivers, the vehicles and the causes of the accident . The reports also refer ...
  • Man Killed In Oakland Car Accident
    A 27 year-old San Lorenzo resident was killed in Oakland early Sunday morning when he lost control of his car , struck the center divide and was thrown from his car. He was in the road when he was ...
  • Oakland Personal Injury Lawyer - Rear-end Accidents
    Are you ever driving down 880 or 580 in Oakland , with some clown right behind you? This is not only dangerous, and begging for a rear-end accident , but a violation of California Vehicle Code 21703. ...
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  • Car Accident on 880 In Oakland Brings Traffic to a Halt
    A multi-car hit-and-run car accident on southbound 880 in Oakland sent one person to the Highland Hospital with injuries and snarled traffic for hours. Highway Patrol officers were unable to say what ...
  • Rear-End Collisions & California Vehicle Code 22350
    In most Oakland car accidents , a CHP officer or police officer will make an accident report. The report will identify the drivers, the vehicles and the causes of the accident . The reports also refer ...
  • Pedestrian Killed on 880 in Oakland
    A man driving a Honda in Oakland early Sunday morning first struck the center divide, then ran twice across lanes of traffic before being struck by a car and killed . It is unclear why the man first ...
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  • 22 Californians Killed During Holiday Travel
    According to the CHP, 22 Californians were killed in auto accidents during the 2009, and more than half of them were not wearing their seat belts at the time. (During that same time, the CHP made ...
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  • Man Hit and Killed By Train in Fremont
    46 year-old Scott Burkhart , a resident of Fremont , was struck and severely injured by an Amtrak commuter train at Mission Boulevard in Fremont on Friday night. He died en route to Eden Hospital. ...
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  • How Much Does A Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
    How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Charge? The answer to this question is: it depends. If your case is very straightforward and resolves quickly, the fees should be low. If your case is very ...
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  • Oakland Bicyclist Killed in Accident
    April 10, 2012 A 51 year-old man was struck and killed by an SUV in Oakland on Monday at the intersection of Bancroft and 78th in Oakland . The driver of the SUV that struck the man stopped and ...
  • Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in Oakland - a Map
    Last year I put up a blog post about the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrian accidents and bike accidents . It an be found here . I have now taken that information and placed it on ...
  • Pedestrian Accidents and California Vehicle Code Section 21950
    What rights does a pedestrian have when crossing the street? What responsibilities? The main thing to remember is that regardless of your legal rights or obligations, if you are hit by a car , you ...
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  • Oakland Bicyclist Killed in Accident
    April 10, 2012 A 51 year-old man was struck and killed by an SUV in Oakland on Monday at the intersection of Bancroft and 78th in Oakland . The driver of the SUV that struck the man stopped and ...
  • Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in Oakland - a Map
    Last year I put up a blog post about the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrian accidents and bike accidents . It an be found here . I have now taken that information and placed it on ...
  • Pedestrian Accidents and California Vehicle Code Section 21950
    What rights does a pedestrian have when crossing the street? What responsibilities? The main thing to remember is that regardless of your legal rights or obligations, if you are hit by a car , you ...
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  • 13 People Injured in Bus Accident
    13 passengers on a tour bus were injured on May 24 when the bus they were traveling in lost its brakes and went off the road. The driver reported that she lost the brakes and thought it would be best ...
  • School Bus Overturns, Killing One
    October 25, 2010 A multi-vehicle accident in Los Angeles has left one person dead and dozens of others injured after a school bus flipped over. One person raised the excellent question: Why do school ...
  • Oakland Bicyclist Killed When Struck By AC Transit Bus – May 19, 2010
    Image via Wikipedia Eric Fitzpatrick, a 35 year old resident of Oakland, was struck yesterday by an AC transit bus and killed. According to news reports , Mr. Fitzpatrick swerved to avoid an opening ...
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  • Caltrain Strikes and Kills Pedestrian
    A Caltrain full of Giants fans on their way to the game on June 8 struck and killed a pedestrian . It appears that the pedestrian entered the train's right of way. The decedent has not yet been ...
  • Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Caltrain – April 2, 1010
    Image by Luc Van Braekel via Flickr A man was killed this morning while crossing Caltrain tracks in San Bruno . The event happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. The decedent has not been identified and ...
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  • Train Kills Pedestrian
    October 29, 2010 - A pedestrian in Belmont was killed this afternoon when he was struck by a Caltrans train, the no. 256. The person was described only as a "trespasser."
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  • Children's Personal Injury Claims - Time Away From School
    Children's Personal Injury Claims - Lost Time At School When an adult is injured in a rear-end accident or a pedestrian accident , he or she will have medical bills, pain and suffering and perhaps ...
  • Pedestrian Injuries
    According to NHTSA statistics , a pedestrian is struck by a car roughly every 9 minutes. In the year 2009, there were 59,000 pedestrians injured by cars or trucks . Of those 59,000 pedestrian ...
  • 22 Californians Killed During Holiday Travel
    According to the CHP, 22 Californians were killed in auto accidents during the 2009, and more than half of them were not wearing their seat belts at the time. (During that same time, the CHP made ...
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  • Man Killed in Woodchipper Accident
    November 16, 2010 - A freak accident in Concord killed a man working as a tree trimmer. A rope to which he was attached apparently became caught in the woodchipper. He fell and then hit his head, at ...
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  • Pedestrian Struck and Killed In San Jose
    A pedestrian was killed on Friday when he was struck by a 2006 Scion, near Saratoga and Graves . According to reports, the driver is a 26 year old woman from Campbell, who is cooperating with ...
  • Oakland Pedestrian Injured In Hit and Run (Grand Lake)
    A pedestrian in Oakland's Grand Lake district was injured in a hit and run accident on Wednesday afternoon. The pedestrian accident was at the intersection of Lake Park and Walker in Oakland. The ...
  • Oakland's Dangerous Intersection
    Almost 1 year ago, I wrote a post about dangerous intersections in San Francisco , as well as dangerous intersections in Oakland . The group Walk Oakland Bike Oakland recenlty referred to 40th and ...
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  • Oakland's Most Dangerous Intersections For Pedestrians
    Pedestrian accidents can have grave consequences for the a pedestrian hit by a car . Oakland is particularly dangerous for pedestrians . On average, there are between 200-350 pedestrian accidents in ...
  • Pedestrian Safety Always an Issue
    San Francisco authorities met last week to discuss pedestrian safety after 3 fatalities last month. San Francisco and Oakland are home to some very dangerous intersections . This comes after the CHP ...
  • Pdeestrian Stuck and Killed byDrunk Driver
    A 25-year old Pacifica pedestrian was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning. Scott Garrigan was walking along Skyline Boulevard near Sharp Park Road when he was struck by ...
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  • California Dog Bites - Strict Liability
    California's Dog Bite Statute - Strict Liability Normally, a defendant is not presumed to be liable; it is up to the plaintiff to show that the defendant did something he or she should not have ...
  • Dog Attack Defendant Loses Appeal
    Although I do not practice criminal law, the Marjorie Knoller/Diane Whipple case is interesting, and back in the news. Hence, this post. Normally, a person whose dog attacks another person is strictly ...
  • Woman Killed by Neighbor's Pit Bulls
    Authorities have determined that a woman found dead in her Moreno Valley back yard was attacked and killed by her neighbor's Pit Bull - Weimaraner mixes. As I wrote just a few days ago, dog bites ...
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  • Drunk Driver Kills Motorist in Fremont
    An 83 year old Fremont resident was killed when an apparenlty drunk driver crashed into his car on Sunday. The deceased party has been identified as Irving Williams. The alleged drunk driver has been ...
  • Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in San Francisco
    An early morning hit and run accident took the life of a 55-year-old pedestrian early this morning. A drunk driver reportedly struck the man, then tried to flee. He was arrested after crashing into ...
  • Drunk Driver Rear-Ends Car, Killing Passenger
    A Hayward man who rear-ended the car in front of him, causing it to lose control and strike the center divide and kill the passenger , has been charged with manslaughter. 43 year old Juan Nunez was ...
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  • Drunk Driver Rear-Ends Car, Killing Passenger
    A Hayward man who rear-ended the car in front of him, causing it to lose control and strike the center divide and kill the passenger , has been charged with manslaughter. 43 year old Juan Nunez was ...
  • 22 Californians Killed During Holiday Travel
    According to the CHP, 22 Californians were killed in auto accidents during the 2009, and more than half of them were not wearing their seat belts at the time. (During that same time, the CHP made ...
  • Fatal Accident On I-80
    Image by ImipolexG via Flickr Early Saturday morning , a motorist lost control of his vehicle on I-80 near Golden Gate Fields , which was then struck by another vehicle, killing the man. The deceased ...
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  • Drunk Driver Kills Motorist in Fremont
    An 83 year old Fremont resident was killed when an apparenlty drunk driver crashed into his car on Sunday. The deceased party has been identified as Irving Williams. The alleged drunk driver has been ...
  • Man Hit and Killed By Train in Fremont
    46 year-old Scott Burkhart , a resident of Fremont , was struck and severely injured by an Amtrak commuter train at Mission Boulevard in Fremont on Friday night. He died en route to Eden Hospital. ...
  • Oakland Injury Lawyer – Alameda County Car Accidents By City
    Image via Wikipedia The California Highway Patrol has put together the statistics for state-wide auto accidents for calendar year 2008. What follows is my breakdown of information for Alameda County. ...
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  • Person Killed in Car Accident on Highway 80 in Fairfield
    A one-car accident took the life of the driver when the car went off the freeway and onto the street below, near the Red Top Road exit off of Highway 80 in Fairfield. The CHP have not released ...
  • Fatal Accident On I-80
    Image by ImipolexG via Flickr Early Saturday morning , a motorist lost control of his vehicle on I-80 near Golden Gate Fields , which was then struck by another vehicle, killing the man. The deceased ...
  • Speeding Driver Causes Accident, Dies in Emeryville
    Image via Wikipedia A speeding driver who lost control of his car on Highway 80 near Emeryville last night died in an accident apparently caused by his recklessness. The driver made a dangerous and ...
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  • 4-year old killed by hit and run driver
    A 4-year old boy from Santa Rosa was killed after he was hit by a car, while in a crosswalk. The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of West 9th and Rockwell . The crosswalk is very ...
  • Hayward Hit and Run Seriously Injures Teen Pedestrian
    A 17-year-old Hayward pedestrian was seriously injured when she was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident in Hayward on Friday night. The Hayward Police Department is looking for the white vehicle ...
  • Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in San Francisco
    An early morning hit and run accident took the life of a 55-year-old pedestrian early this morning. A drunk driver reportedly struck the man, then tried to flee. He was arrested after crashing into ...
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  • Some Personal Injury Basics
    I spoke with a lady today, and the conversation reminded me that most people have never had a personal injury claim and may not know some things that personal injury attorneys consider to be very ...
  • Pay Your Insurer Back For Medical Treatment? Maybe Not - The Make Whole Rule
    If you are in a car accident and you have PIP (or med-pay ) insurance that pays for your medical treatment, you may be contractually obligated to re-pay a portion of these costs after you recover from ...
  • Basics of Underinsured Motorist Insurance
    October 29, 2010 - If you drive in California, you are required to have at least $15,000 in liability insurance . You may also have, but are not required to have, uninsured and underinsured motorist ...
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  • Some Personal Injury Basics
    I spoke with a lady today, and the conversation reminded me that most people have never had a personal injury claim and may not know some things that personal injury attorneys consider to be very ...
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  • Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in Oakland - a Map
    Last year I put up a blog post about the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrian accidents and bike accidents . It an be found here . I have now taken that information and placed it on ...
  • Oakland's Most Dangerous Intersections For Pedestrians
    Pedestrian accidents can have grave consequences for the a pedestrian hit by a car . Oakland is particularly dangerous for pedestrians . On average, there are between 200-350 pedestrian accidents in ...
  • Pedestrian Nearly Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
    An 18-year old San Jose pedestrian was struck by a minivan and then dragged some 700 feet early Sunday morning. The victim, Erika Luna, is in serious condition and may not walk again . The pedestrian ...
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  • Recovering Future Medical Expenses Under California Law
    If you are injured in an accident, you will want to recover for your damages . One type of damages available in a personal injury case is your likely future medical expenses. So if you are injured in ...
  • Comparative Fault
    Comparative Fault is a legal concept where a jury can determine how much responsibility each party bears for a car accident or other personal injury claim. Imagine the following example: You are ...
  • Do I Need A Lawyer To Help With A Personal Injury Car Accident?
    As a personal injury attorney, people often ask me whether they "need" an attorney to help with their personal injury case. I always tell them the same thing: It is not a question of whether you need ...
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  • Mediation in Personal Injury Cases
    If you have to file a personal injury lawsuit to protect your rights, chances are you will try mediation with the other party. Typically, mediation is conducted with the attorney for the injured party ...
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  • The Importance of Continuing Your Medical Treatment
    If you are in an a rear-end accident, how can you show that you were hurt ? The most common way to show an injury is with medical records. Each time you visit a doctor or medical facility, a record of ...
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  • Police Officer Rear Ended On Motorcycle
    An Emeryville police officer was rear-ended at the intersection of 43rd and San Pablo last Tuesday evening. The accident happened when a driver failed to stop for a pedestrian , rear-ending the ...
  • Oakland Car Accident Lawyer - Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash
    October 14, 2010 - A late-night accident in Walnut Creek left a motorcylcist dead and the the occupants of a Nissan sedan with minor injuries. According to reports , the motorcycle and sedan were ...
  • Accidents Between Motorcycles and Minivans
    Oakland Motorcyclist Killed October 12, 2010 A motorocylcist (initially identified as San Pablo resident Robert Adams, 27 yeas old) was killed when his bike struck a minivan early on the morning of ...
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  • Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in Oakland - a Map
    Last year I put up a blog post about the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrian accidents and bike accidents . It an be found here . I have now taken that information and placed it on ...
  • Oakland's Most Dangerous Intersections For Pedestrians
    Pedestrian accidents can have grave consequences for the a pedestrian hit by a car . Oakland is particularly dangerous for pedestrians . On average, there are between 200-350 pedestrian accidents in ...
  • Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage
    I have written in the past about the importance of uninsured motorist coverage . It protects you from the myriad drivers out there who choose to drive without insurance . It is also pretty cheap. I ...
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  • Pdeestrian Stuck and Killed byDrunk Driver
    A 25-year old Pacifica pedestrian was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning. Scott Garrigan was walking along Skyline Boulevard near Sharp Park Road when he was struck by ...
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  • Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in Oakland - a Map
    Last year I put up a blog post about the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrian accidents and bike accidents . It an be found here . I have now taken that information and placed it on ...
  • Children's Personal Injury Claims - Time Away From School
    Children's Personal Injury Claims - Lost Time At School When an adult is injured in a rear-end accident or a pedestrian accident , he or she will have medical bills, pain and suffering and perhaps ...
  • 4-year old killed by hit and run driver
    A 4-year old boy from Santa Rosa was killed after he was hit by a car, while in a crosswalk. The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of West 9th and Rockwell . The crosswalk is very ...
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  • California Dog Bites - Strict Liability
    California's Dog Bite Statute - Strict Liability Normally, a defendant is not presumed to be liable; it is up to the plaintiff to show that the defendant did something he or she should not have ...
  • Recovering Future Medical Expenses Under California Law
    If you are injured in an accident, you will want to recover for your damages . One type of damages available in a personal injury case is your likely future medical expenses. So if you are injured in ...
  • Oakland Dog Bite Lawyer - Pit Bull Ban May Be Coming
    If you listen to the supporters of pit bulls, they are a much-maligned breed. I myself have a dog who is part pit bull, and she is a really sweet dog. They are clearly very smart, and very determined. ...
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  • Personal Injury Glossary
    If you are involved in a personal injury claim , and you have never had a claim before, you may hear some new terminology. Below are some basic terms and what they mean. If you have questions about a ...
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  • Personal Injury Protection
    " Personal Injury Protection " (also known as " med-pay ") is a feature available when you purchase your auto insurance that will help protect you if you are injured in a car ...
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  • Rear-End Collisions & California Vehicle Code 22350
    In most Oakland car accidents , a CHP officer or police officer will make an accident report. The report will identify the drivers, the vehicles and the causes of the accident . The reports also refer ...
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  • Even Supreme Court Justices Have Rear End Car Accidents
    Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was in a rear-end accident last week, and was ticketed. According to a story in the LA Times, he was following too closely and was unable to avoid hitting the car ...
  • Mediation in Personal Injury Cases
    If you have to file a personal injury lawsuit to protect your rights, chances are you will try mediation with the other party. Typically, mediation is conducted with the attorney for the injured party ...
  • Police Officer Rear Ended On Motorcycle
    An Emeryville police officer was rear-ended at the intersection of 43rd and San Pablo last Tuesday evening. The accident happened when a driver failed to stop for a pedestrian , rear-ending the ...
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  • Car Crashes Into Oakland House
    November 9, 2010 A man wounded by a gunshot lost control of his car and crashed into a house in the 3100 block of High Street in Oakland, rupturing a gas line. The occupants of the house were ...
  • Comparative Fault
    Comparative Fault is a legal concept where a jury can determine how much responsibility each party bears for a car accident or other personal injury claim. Imagine the following example: You are ...
  • California Highway Patrol Officer Killed – June 27, 2010
    Every one of us gets that sinking feeling when a CHP car slips in behind as as we drove down the highway, or as we notice the CHP car sitting on the side of the road, radar gun trained on passing ...
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  • Pedestrian Struck and Killed In San Jose
    A pedestrian was killed on Friday when he was struck by a 2006 Scion, near Saratoga and Graves . According to reports, the driver is a 26 year old woman from Campbell, who is cooperating with ...
  • Pedestrian Nearly Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
    An 18-year old San Jose pedestrian was struck by a minivan and then dragged some 700 feet early Sunday morning. The victim, Erika Luna, is in serious condition and may not walk again . The pedestrian ...
  • Major Big Rig Accident on 880 South in San Jose
    January 4, 2011 - There was a major big rig accident in San Jose this afternoon,on highway 880 north of the 880/101 interchange. It appeared that there were at least two trucks involved, perhaps more. ...
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  • 22 Californians Killed During Holiday Travel
    According to the CHP, 22 Californians were killed in auto accidents during the 2009, and more than half of them were not wearing their seat belts at the time. (During that same time, the CHP made ...
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  • Mediation in Personal Injury Cases
    If you have to file a personal injury lawsuit to protect your rights, chances are you will try mediation with the other party. Typically, mediation is conducted with the attorney for the injured party ...
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  • Dog Attack Defendant Loses Appeal
    Although I do not practice criminal law, the Marjorie Knoller/Diane Whipple case is interesting, and back in the news. Hence, this post. Normally, a person whose dog attacks another person is strictly ...
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  • Pedestrian Safety Always an Issue
    San Francisco authorities met last week to discuss pedestrian safety after 3 fatalities last month. San Francisco and Oakland are home to some very dangerous intersections . This comes after the CHP ...
  • Comparative Fault
    Comparative Fault is a legal concept where a jury can determine how much responsibility each party bears for a car accident or other personal injury claim. Imagine the following example: You are ...
  • Don't Email While Driving in Oakland - Distracted Drivers in Oakland
    There has been a lot of news about the dangers of talking on a phone while driving . Last summer the legislature passed a law requiring drivers to use hands-free devices while on the phone. There is ...
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  • Man Hit and Killed By Train in Fremont
    46 year-old Scott Burkhart , a resident of Fremont , was struck and severely injured by an Amtrak commuter train at Mission Boulevard in Fremont on Friday night. He died en route to Eden Hospital. ...
  • Train Kills Pedestrian
    October 29, 2010 - A pedestrian in Belmont was killed this afternoon when he was struck by a Caltrans train, the no. 256. The person was described only as a "trespasser."
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  • Truck Accident Leaves Passenger In Critical Condition
    A Santa Rosa truck accident resulted in critical injuries for an ejected passenger, and resulted in her being airlifted to the hospital. As KTVU.com reports : Robert Walburn was driving a 2003 Ford ...
  • Major Big Rig Accident on 880 South in San Jose
    January 4, 2011 - There was a major big rig accident in San Jose this afternoon,on highway 880 north of the 880/101 interchange. It appeared that there were at least two trucks involved, perhaps more. ...
  • Early Morning Truck Accident Leaves One Dead
    Early yesterday morning, a big-rig was unable to negotiate the turn on the Columbus Parkway off-ramp on highway 80 in Vallejo, struck a dirt embankment and caught fire. According to reports , at least ...
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  • Uninsured Motorist Claims
    You've just been in a car accident in Oakland and the person who hit you has no insurance. You have medical bills, lost wages, and you are hurting. The chances are great that you will not sue the ...
  • Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage
    I have written in the past about the importance of uninsured motorist coverage . It protects you from the myriad drivers out there who choose to drive without insurance . It is also pretty cheap. I ...
  • Toddler Injured in Hit and Run Accident
    October 18, 2010 - A San Francisco toddler was injured in a hit-and-run accident yesterday evening in the city's Oceanview neighborhood. According to a report on KTVU.com , the child had just exited ...
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Uninsured Drivers - Click here to view all posts
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  • Uninsured Motorist Claims
    You've just been in a car accident in Oakland and the person who hit you has no insurance. You have medical bills, lost wages, and you are hurting. The chances are great that you will not sue the ...
  • Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage
    I have written in the past about the importance of uninsured motorist coverage . It protects you from the myriad drivers out there who choose to drive without insurance . It is also pretty cheap. I ...
  • Pay Your Insurer Back For Medical Treatment? Maybe Not - The Make Whole Rule
    If you are in a car accident and you have PIP (or med-pay ) insurance that pays for your medical treatment, you may be contractually obligated to re-pay a portion of these costs after you recover from ...
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  • Oakland Personal Injury Lawyer Obtains Policy-Limits Settlement for Pedestrian
    Oakland Personal Injury Attorney Obtains Policy Limits Settlement For Injured Pedestrian We recenlty resolved the claim of a pedestrian who was struck while in the crosswalk. She absolutely had the ...
  • Uninsured Motorist Claims
    You've just been in a car accident in Oakland and the person who hit you has no insurance. You have medical bills, lost wages, and you are hurting. The chances are great that you will not sue the ...
  • Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage
    I have written in the past about the importance of uninsured motorist coverage . It protects you from the myriad drivers out there who choose to drive without insurance . It is also pretty cheap. I ...
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  • Accidents Between Motorcycles and Minivans
    Oakland Motorcyclist Killed October 12, 2010 A motorocylcist (initially identified as San Pablo resident Robert Adams, 27 yeas old) was killed when his bike struck a minivan early on the morning of ...
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  • Rear-End Collisions & California Vehicle Code 22350
    In most Oakland car accidents , a CHP officer or police officer will make an accident report. The report will identify the drivers, the vehicles and the causes of the accident . The reports also refer ...
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  • Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in Oakland - a Map
    Last year I put up a blog post about the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrian accidents and bike accidents . It an be found here . I have now taken that information and placed it on ...
  • Pedestrian Safety Always an Issue
    San Francisco authorities met last week to discuss pedestrian safety after 3 fatalities last month. San Francisco and Oakland are home to some very dangerous intersections . This comes after the CHP ...
  • Oakland's Dangerous Intersection
    Almost 1 year ago, I wrote a post about dangerous intersections in San Francisco , as well as dangerous intersections in Oakland . The group Walk Oakland Bike Oakland recenlty referred to 40th and ...
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  • Oakland Bicyclist Killed in Accident
    April 10, 2012 A 51 year-old man was struck and killed by an SUV in Oakland on Monday at the intersection of Bancroft and 78th in Oakland . The driver of the SUV that struck the man stopped and ...
  • Drunk Driver Kills Motorist in Fremont
    An 83 year old Fremont resident was killed when an apparenlty drunk driver crashed into his car on Sunday. The deceased party has been identified as Irving Williams. The alleged drunk driver has been ...
  • 4-year old killed by hit and run driver
    A 4-year old boy from Santa Rosa was killed after he was hit by a car, while in a crosswalk. The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of West 9th and Rockwell . The crosswalk is very ...