Blog Posts in September, 2010
Posted on Sep 23, 2010 By Pete Clancy
A San Rafael bicyclist was struck by a car this afternoon, and is in critical condition. The driver of the Toyota, 31-year-old Vilma Leticia Santos Diaz, of San Rafael, fled the scene of the accident, ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2010 By Pete Clancy
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 a ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2010 By Pete Clancy
A single-car crash last night in San Jose ended up with the passenger struck in the 2001 Ford Explorer as the truck caught fire, killing the passenger. The accident happened early this morning in San ...
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Posted on Sep 20, 2010 By Pete Clancy
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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Posted on Sep 20, 2010 By Pete Clancy
If you are in a accident, and you miss time from work, you may be entitled to recover your lost wages. The lost wages may take a few forms. First, you may actually receive a smaller paycheck, ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2010 By Pete Clancy
Watch any courtroom drama on TV and you will hear all about "pain and suffering." People injured in car accidents normally are able to recover for their pain and suffering, as distinguished ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2010 By Pete Clancy
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 ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2010 By Pete Clancy
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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Posted on Sep 14, 2010 By Pete Clancy
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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Posted on Sep 9, 2010 By Pete Clancy
Dionisio Molina - who struck and killed a pedestrian in Alameda on July 5, 2008 - agreed to a plea deal this morning in Oakland. The pedestrian, 78 year old George Marceline, was walking at ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2010 By Pete Clancy
A few minutes ago, my office started to shake as helicopters flew low over head and fire trucks raced by. At the intersection of Grand Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland (two blocks from my ...
Continue reading "Oakland Dump Truck Causes Thirteen-Car Pile Up (Intersection of MacArthur and Grand Avenue) " »
Posted on Sep 2, 2010 By Pete Clancy
About twice per week I am asked about a potential claim against a city, county or other public entity for some unsafe condition. People often ask me about dangerous roadways, intersections and ...
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