Stockton Personal Injury Lawyer - Car and Motorcycle Accidents

Report of Three Injured on Pershing Avenue

Larry Knapp — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:12:22 GMT

Stockton is a busy place and it's not unusual for motor vehicles to come in contact with each other causing injury to the occupants. Certain arterial roadways have a hirer volume of traffic and thus a higher likelihood of injury or death. Pershing Avenue and Pacific Avenue are excellent examples of these high volume arterial roadways that have a higher likelihood of car crashes. Its imperative for every Stockton driver to practice safe driving habits in order to avoid these potentially life threatening situations, particularly when attempting to cross a major roadway.

For more information on this subject matter please refer to our section on Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Larry Knapp

Bicycles and Automobiles Don't Mix

Larry Knapp — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:09:21 GMT

The tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by at least one automobile while trying to cross Hammer Lane just east of West Lane late Monday afternoon emphasizes the need for safety training. Both bicyclists and motorists need to be trained to be on the alert for

situations that may place them in harms way. In this case, Hammer Lane is a major thoroughfare that spans six lanes in some stretches. The road travels through some of the most densely populated residential areas of Stockton. Cars routinely exceed the posted speed limit. It is up to individuals to practice safe driving habits and obey the rules of the road. If they do not and as a result someone gets hurt or killed, the wrongdoer should be held accountable for the damages.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Larry Knapp

Highway 49 Drivers in MotherLode Exposed to Injury

Larry Knapp — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:12:36 GMT

Highway 49 is the major arterial road that runs through San Andreas, Angels Camp and Sonora. Due to, among other things, the increased weekend traffic that occurs in the Mother Lode as a result of people looking to get away from the Bay Area and the Central Valley and escape to the Sierras it is not uncommon for increase exposure to injury.

This was borne out in the news this weekend when three people where injured due to the inattention of another driver. Then again on Monday morning a vehicle accident was reported on Highway 49. Ultimately, Mother Lode residents are also exposed to injury when the leave the majestic mountains to drive in the Central Valley. A Valley Springs resident was injured in Modesto on his motorcycle last week.

The people responsible for these injuries can only truly be held accountable by the civil justice system. Insurance Companies have been working for years to avoid their contractual obligations and convince the public that there is something wrong with holding the at fault driver accountable for injuries. It is up to all of us to stand up to the myths propagated by huge corporations and take action, holding at fault drivers accountable for their wrongdoings and making their insurance companies pay.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Larry Knapp

Wrongful Death Automobile Accident East of Stockton

Larry Knapp — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:58:49 GMT

The wrongful death of automobile drivers and passengers on rural roads surrounding Stockton is a common occurrence and is happening more and more often as the population in the area grows. The 19-year-old driver of a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, from Fresno, unsuccessfully tried to pass a 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by a, 21-year-old woman, from Elk Grove, in the Farmington / Linden area resulting in the death of an 18-year-old man, of Lodi and sending six

people to area hospitals according to California Highway Patrol reports. The two lane roads and highways that surround Stockton like Farmington Road, Highway 26, Highway 88, Highway 4 and Highway 12 typically have 55 mph speed limits that are rarely observed. Unfortunately, some drivers are willing to take the risk of passing on these two lane roads that typically have very narrow shoulders and telephone polls that are usually very close to the edge of the road. These risk taking drivers can appropriately be held accountable by the civil justice system.

In a wrongful death situation like an automobile accident east of Stockton, it is important for those injured to get reputable, knowledgeable and effective representation. A Stockton automobile attorney or Stockton trial lawyer can make sure that all the wrongdoers who caused the injury can be made to take accountability for their actions. The families effected in this crash should have a Stockton injury lawyer who will make sure they are well cared for as a result of this tragic incident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Larry Knapp

Toddler Killed in Stockton Driveway Accident

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:43:47 GMT

A tragic car accident yesterday claimed the life of a one-year-old Stockton girl while she was playing in her family's driveway.

The accident occurred when the child's uncle, 36, moved his white suburban so he could wash it. As he backed out of the driveway, he felt like the vehicle hit something. He later told police he didn't see the little girl playing in the driveway.

No arrests have been made the California Highway Patrol investigates the accident further.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a car accident, you can use the form on the right to contact our Stockton Personal Injury Lawyer for a free consultation.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole