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Truck Accidents

Is an Amazon Truck Driver Responsible for a Crash or Is Amazon Responsible?

Written By Chris Dolan and Anna Pantsulaya This week’s question comes from George from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I see many Amazon truck drivers zipping by and rushing through neighborhoods. They all look like they are in a rush, and some appear to be speeding. In my neighborhood, it’s not rare to see two …

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Who is responsible for damage caused by a stolen vehicle?

Written By: Chris Dolan and Eric. St. John This week’s question comes from Trisha from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I saw a car speeding away from a police run into a fire hydrant and almost hit several people. It turns out it was a stolen car, and the thief ran away from the scene. If …

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Who is Liable When Potholes Cause Accidents?

Written By Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Kathy J. in the Sunset District, who asks: After this year’s stormy winter, new potholes seem to be appearing daily. Over the weekend, I was driving to my friend’s house when I hit a pothole in the road. The pothole caused me to …

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Are My Therapy Records Protected in a Lawsuit?

Written By Christopher Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from an anonymous writer who asks: I was recently in a bad car accident. I was in the hospital and required surgery to put some screws and a plate in my shin. I am in therapy for some very private and personal issues arising …

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Safety Regulations for Commercial Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables

This week’s question comes from Mark C. in Modesto who asks: Q: “Yesterday morning I was driving on the freeway when a large semi-truck merged into my lane. The semi-truck was loaded with tomatoes which were not covered and appeared to be overflowing. As he merged into my lane the semi-truck jerked a bit, which …

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A 6-Car Crash On Highway 120 in Manteca Kills One Man, Others Injured

The Six-Car Accident Was Caused By a Big Rig Peterbuilt Truck Escalon, CA (October 6, 2016) – A man was killed and five other people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 120 on Monday, October 3, 2016.  The crash occurred at about 5:05 p.m. during regular commuting hours on the eastbound Highway 120 …

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Fatal Highway 580 Crash Highlights Dangers Posed By Large Trucks

A fiery six-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, on Interstate Highway 580 in Pleasanton, California took the life of the driver of a BMW. A big-rig slammed into the BMW which caught fire.  The driver, a 43-year old man from Brentwood, was trapped inside and died.  Although other …

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NTSB Makes Truck And Motorcoach Recommendations

A 2014 California collision between a semi truck, a passenger car and a motorcoach led to an extensive investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. That investigation culminated in the NTSB releasing several recommendations designed to improve highway safety. The accident claimed the lives of 10 people, some of which might have been saved if …

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