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Accident Injures Three Near Merced

Accident Injures Three Near Merced

Accident Injures Three Near Merced — A car accident in an unincorporated area just outside Merced left three parties injured on November 15, 2018. The crash happened shortly after 5:00 in the evening near the intersection of Business Park Way and Santa Fe Drive. A Merced man was driving a Ford pickup truck westbound along Santa Fe Drive when an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox turned left and crashed into the truck. The Chevrolet driver, identified as an Atwater woman, and her two passengers all complained of pain following the accident. The two passengers remained at the scene while the Chevrolet driver was taken to the Mercy Medical Center for treatment. An update regarding her condition has not yet been released by officials.

Intersection Accidents

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Wildfire Negligence

Wildfire Negligence

Wildfire Negligence — All that is left for Paradise residents displaced by wildfire negligence is to rebuild. For those who lost loved ones, rebuilding will be a mix of determination and grief. The Camp Fire, which began on November 8, forced 52,000 people in Paradise to evacuate and took 56 lives with 300 unaccounted for as of November 15. In the end, the town of Paradise was destroyed by flames that many likened to hell. Now, residents and officials are looking into reports that the utility company, PG&E, reported problems 15 minutes before the fire officially broke out. As a Northern California neighbor, I would like to take this opportunity to express the sadness I feel for those caught in this disaster, particularly those who lost loved ones, and my fervent wish that you will find the strength to build anew.

Rebuilding After Wildfire Negligence

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Stockton Car Accident Fatality

Stockton Car Accident Fatality

Stockton Car Accident Fatality — A head-on collision in Stockton claimed the life of a man on November 15, 2018. The accident occurred shortly before 11:30 in the evening along Eight Mile Road in the vicinity of Stony Gorge Drive. A preliminary report by the Stockton Police Department suggested that one of the vehicles involved had overturned several times. Sadly, the driver of the overturned vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency responders. His identity has not yet been released due to pending notification of family members.

I would like to extend my condolences to the loved ones of the victim during this difficult time.

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Sacramento Motorcycle Collision

Sacramento Motorcycle Collision

Sacramento Motorcycle Collision — A Sacramento motorcycle collision during the morning hours at an intersection on November 14 left one rider with major injuries as the driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a green pickup was said to have left the site of the Sacramento motorcycle collision at a high rate of speed. Two motorcycle riders were involved in the accident, the extent of injuries has yet to be reported; however, both riders were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

Sacramento Motorcycle Collision Details

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Two Injured Following Vallejo Crash

Two Injured Following Vallejo Crash

Two Injured Following Vallejo Crash — Officials of the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) stated that a serious vehicle accident took place within the city on Monday, November 12, 2018. The accident reportedly left two individuals with injuries that required hospital care. Reports indicated that the accident took place during the morning near the downtown area and involved two passenger vehicles. While the nature of the injuries that the individuals suffered has not been reported, medical officials stated that the injuries were not life-threatening. The causal factors of the accident are currently under investigation by officers of VPD.

Crash Information

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Treating Pneumomediastinum

Treating Pneumomediastinum

Treating Pneumomediastinum — When someone sets foot inside a motor vehicle, there are lots of responsibilities that follow. Anyone who has ridden in a car understands that the risk of being involved in a car accident is very real and that serious injuries and fatalities could result. According to statistics that were published by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety:

  • There are close to 40 million people living in the state of California.
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Risk of a Repeat ACL Tear

Risk of a Repeat ACL Tear

Risk of a Repeat ACL Tear — Sports is an excellent way for children to learn the importance of commitment and a fantastic way for adults to stay in shape. Unfortunately, there are also numerous injuries that people can sustain while playing contact and non-contact sports. Recently, football and soccer have spent a lot of time in the spotlight due to the risk of concussions; however, this is far from the only injury that people could sustain while playing sports. Knee injuries are a huge problem as well. Not only could knee injuries sideline an athlete for an extended period of time but they might even lead to mobility problems down the road. According to statistics that have been published by Classic Rehabilitation:
  • The second most common cause of chronic pain is actually knee pain.
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Sacramento Serious Car Collision

Sacramento Serious Car Collision

Sacramento Serious Car Collision – Being involved in a Sacramento serious car collision can cause catastrophic injury as well as psychological and emotional damage. When faced with such serious injuries, there is little time to negotiate with insurance companies or a negligent party about the accident. Having a car accident lawyer by your side can lessen the burden and give you time to concentrate on healing. Let’s look at how serious car collisions can occur, the injuries they cause and the ways an attorney can help.

Types of a Sacramento Serious Car Collision

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Fresno County Major Injury Accident

Fresno County Major Injury Accident

Fresno County Major Injury Accident — A motor vehicle accident in west Fresno County left four parties hospitalized on November 11, 2018. The collision occurred shortly before 8:30 in the morning along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just south of Derrick Avenue. A Lexus SUV reportedly drifted off of the interstate moments before striking a vehicle being hauled by an RV. The impact of the collision caused the Lexus to overturn along the right-hand lane of the highway. One out of the eight occupants of the Lexus was allegedly ejected from the vehicle in the collision. The victim was transported via air ambulance to the hospital for treatment of major head trauma while three others were taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Officials have not yet released an update regarding the conditions of those injured.

Investigation of the Fresno County Major Injury Accident

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When a Muscle Tear Requires Surgery

When a Muscle Tear Requires Surgery

When a Muscle Tear Requires Surgery – Car accidents occur when people least expect them. Even minor accidents can leave people with lifelong disabilities that impact not only themselves but also their loved ones. According to some statistics that have been published by Driver Knowledge:

  • On average, there are about six million car accidents every year.
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