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This month, I would like to shed some light on an often misunderstood aspect of your car insurance: underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage. Everyone has it because it’s required under the California Insurance Code, but not everyone has as much coverage as they should or understands how vital it can be if they are injured in an […]

A reasonable question for a parent to ask after an auto accident is, “Should I replace my child’s car seat?” In short, if you were involved in a moderate or severe accident: Yes. But what if the damages to your vehicle were minimal? The NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) acknowledges it may not be

You may have noticed the increase in traffic during your daily commute. Kids all over northern California are headed back to school, making this time of year unique in regard to road safety concerns. In this article, we’ve mentioned seven safety reminders for drivers and pedestrians. Safety Tips for Drivers Advice for Teens Walking To

Underride accidents are widely considered one of the deadliest types of accidents that can occur on the roadways of today. Studies indicate that these mainly happen as a result of the following: Understandably, underride accidents are often catastrophic due to the size difference between these large big rigs compared to other vehicles that share the

Coping with the death of a loved one due to the negligent actions of others can be very distressing. Most families struggle through a grieving process. The need to make funeral arrangements only intensifies the stress. At the Elk Grove and Sacramento County O’Brien & Zehnder Law Firm, we continue to marvel over our clients’

According to NBC News, a man was killed on I-5 after being hit by two different vehicles. Per the report, a 67-year-old man was riding his motorcycle late Sunday night. The crash occurred when the motorcyclist changed lanes and was struck from behind by a suspected drunk driver. He was thrown from his bike and

According to ABC News, a car crash claimed the lives of 2 people outside of Franklin High School. One of the victims has been identified as 18-year-old Naiomi Brown. Our law firm extends our condolences, and our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. The Elk Grove Unified School District has

The Sacramento Bee, as well as other national news agencies, published a story about a fatal big rig accident in Sacramento County. The news report states that the driver of a large commercial big rig drove into three vehicles that were stopped. One man died, and multiple others suffered severe injuries. The accident took place

When we wake up in the morning, whether we are rushing to get the kids up for school or preparing for our workday, the last thing we tend to think about is getting hurt in an accident. Yes, most of us buckle up when we hop in our vehicles. And hopefully, none of us get

As we all do our best to deal with limitations, restrictions, and anxieties surrounding the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, we also need to face certain facts. People are still going out, and they are still driving the streets. Whether it be to simply purchase groceries or attend medical appointments, or for those who are pushing the