Posts tagged Car and Motorcycle Accidents

• Drunk Drivers Exposed to Punitive Damages

  Larry Knapp | September 18, 2007 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsModesto, CA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  When a drunk driver causes an injury in the state of California like Herondina Pinherosias is accused of doing to Clement Cope yesterday afternoon in the Sonora area on Highway 120, the Civil Justice System enables a jury to punish the drunk driver by including money in their verdict for punitive damages. The purpose of these damages is to send a message to the driver that their conduct is so...

• Modesto Drivers Need Aggressive Representation

  Larry Knapp | December 08, 2007 8:31 AM | 0 CommentsModesto, CA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Insurance companies are in the business to collect premiums and keep the money. They are not in the business of paying claims. It's not profitable. A perfect example is property damage claims. Most people are entitled to loss of use damages and rarely claim them from the responsible party. Here is the law.Where property is injured, recovery is allowed for loss of use during the time...

• Motorcycle Riders in Modesto Beware

  Larry Knapp | September 17, 2007 10:20 AM | 0 CommentsModesto, CA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity, particularly if you happened to be in Modesto last week. Inattention by other drivers is a big factor in many instances. It is critical for the motorcyclist to pay particular attention when entering or exiting Highway 99. Because motorcycle riders tend to be harder for automobile drivers to see it is very important to use extra caution to avoid...

• California Firefighter Killed in Motorcycle Accident

  Chrissie Cole | August 18, 2007 8:57 PM | 0 CommentsModesto, CA Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A motorcycle accident in Pauma Valley, on Sunday, claimed the life of a California Department of Forestry firefighter, according to authorities.The firefighter, 28, of Menifee, was riding his motorcycle on Pala Road (also known as Highway 76) when the crash occurred, according to a dispatcher with California Department of Forestry and the coroner's office.The motorcyclist died at the accident...