Blogs

The family of an 80-year-old grandmother has been allowed to move forward with their case against the California hospital that allegedly allowed the woman to be frozen alive. 

A U.S. Marine base in California has seen 28 of its service members killed since 2007 in off-duty automobile accidents while stationed there. Half of those accidents involved extreme speeds and one-third of them involved alcohol.

Several years after a California family died due to faulty floor mats and an acceleration problem in their Toyota, the car manufacturer has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently held a hearing in Sacramento to kick off the process of creating regulations to govern driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles.

Car accidents often have far-ranging consequences. Most of the time they only result in minor cosmetic damage, causing a certain level of inconvenience and possibly a moderate financial outlay.

Construction zones can be an extremely dangerous place for Sacramento workers, authorities and others.

Sacramento residents are no strangers to construction accidents. As with any California city, there are constant needs for maintenance and repair work in order to keep the city in good order.

Texting while driving is a very dangerous behavior and increases the chances of being in a car accident. In an effort to reduce the risks associated with texting behind the wheel, California banned texting while driving in 2009.

Automakers are focusing on hands-free technology and voice-activated stystmes to help drivers focus on the road and to prevent driver distraction.

A wrongful death lawsuit in California could have a significant impact on future wrongful death cases filed against Toyota and other automakers over claims of defective gas and brake pedals.