Deadly Crash in Florida

April 3, 2013 By Joseph S. Nierenberg

A car accident in Lakeland, Florida claimed two lives Heavy Traffic in a recent crash this February 2013. The two car accident also left two others badly injured. The cars involved in the accident were a 2008 Lamborghini which was headed west and crossed over a median and into the path of an eastbound 2013 Nissan. The impact of the accident threw debris about 1,000 feet from the impact area. According to the police, everyone was wearing seat belts, but the crash remains under investigation. Read: Full article.

When someone has been in an accident, insurance companies will seek to pay as little as possible when handling a car accident injury claim. When you talk to an agent at an insurance company, do not allow the conversation to be recorded since they can use these communications against you to claim that you were not hurt or that your injuries were not the result of the current accident you need coverage on. This is why it is important to get an experienced personal injury attorney to handle these conversations.

Have you or someone you know been a victim of a personal injury matter, or have you lost someone to a wrongful death? If so, you are entitled to know your rights and pursue a legal claim. The attorneys of Weber and Nierenberg have been successful in availing the rights of their clients. To discuss your matter, please contact Weber and Nierenberg by calling 1-866-288-6010 for a free consultation. Note that the attorneys of Weber & Nierenberg represent clients on a contingency basis in wrongful death claims.

Pedestrian Killed After Exiting Car on Freeway in I-780 in Benicia on 4/1/13

April 2, 2013 By lburciaga

A 4-car chain-reaction collision resulted in the death of one motorist who had exited his vehicle after the collision and was then struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene.

Police are investigating.

The personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg law firm are well-experienced in auto, motorcycle and bicycle accident cases, including those involving hit-and-run drivers, and will work hard and competently to obtain complete compensation for your injuries and losses.

If you or someone you know needs to know their rights regarding an auto accident, motorcycle accident or other type of personal injury, call the attorneys at the Weber and Nierenberg law firm. Personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg will work hard to make sure your rights are vindicated. For a free consultation or to make an appointment, call 1-866-288-6010.

Citation for No Seat Belt in Car Crash

March 27, 2013 By Joseph S. Nierenberg

In New Jersey, Senator Barbara Buono, has been cited for not wearing a seatbelt Seat Belt when she was in a car accident in February 2013. The Senator was in the back seat and was being driven by a staff assistant. Her aide was Nicolas Rodriguez who had pulled into traffic and failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle. Rodriguez was issued a summons for careless driving. In 2010 New Jersey passed a law which stated that all motor-vehicle passengers in New Jersey are required to wear a safety belt even when sitting in the back seat. People who fail to follow this law will be fined $46. This accident calls to mind another famous car accident in New Jersey involving Former Governor Jon Corzine in 2007, when he lost more than half his blood and broke 15 bones after a crash on the Garden State Parkway. Corzine was not wearing a seatbelt and was sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle while driving at 91 miles per hour. Full article.

In addition to injuries caused by defective roadways, not wearing seatbelt can cause greater injuries in the event of a heart attack. Poorly maintained roadways, potholes and other debris can cause your car to swerve and veer off the road. Therefore, wearing a seatbelt, as required by law, will help to protect you in the event of a crash. In addition to wearing a seatbelt, safe driving is key to preventing an accident. For example, under California state law, a driver making a left-hand turn must yield to any vehicle lawfully coming the other way that will cross the path of the turn before the turn is completed.

The attorneys at Weber and Nierenberg have almost 70 years of combined experience in the area of personal injury. If you have been affected by a car accident or personal injury matter, our law office may be able to help you. Make sure you have an understanding of your rights! Please contact the law office of Weber and Nierenberg to set up an appointment for a free consultation at 1-866-288-6010.

Motorist Killed, 3 Injured in Head-On Collision on Hwy 84 in Sunol on 3/23/13

March 25, 2013 By lburciaga

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013, a man driving a Dodge Viper was killed when he crossed the center line and struck a pick-up truck head-on. The collision caused injuries to the pick-up driver and two passengers, who were transported to the hospital.

Cases where the responsible party dies bring up special issues different from a normal traffic accident claim.

The personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg law firm have years of experience in these types of auto accident cases, including those involving serious injuries,broken bones or wrongful death, and will work hard and competently to obtain complete compensation for your injuries and losses.

Two Pedestrians in Crosswalk Struck by Truck on West Portal and Vicente, San Francisco on 3/20/13

March 21, 2013 By lburciaga

At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, a truck struck two pedestrians (a man and a woman) as they attempted to cross the street in the crosswalk at Vicente Street and West Portal Avenue in San Francisco. The female pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to San Francisco General Hospital.

This is a bustling intersection on the streetcar line which is governed by traffic signal lights.

The personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg law firm are well-experienced in pedestrian accident cases, including those involving serious injuries, broken bones or wrongful death, and will work hard and competently to obtain complete compensation for your injuries and losses.

If you or someone you know needs to know their rights regarding a bicycle accident, motorcycle accident or other type of personal injury, call the attorneys at the Weber and Nierenberg law firm. Personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg will work hard to make sure your rights are vindicated. For a free consultation or to make an appointment, call 1-866-288-6010.

97-Year Old Pedestrian Struck by Car on E. Washington & Ely, Petaluma on 3/17/13

March 20, 2013 By lburciaga

At approximately 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013, a car struck a 97-year old female pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road near the intersection of East Washington Street and Ely Boulevard South in Petaluma. The pedestrian suffered injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.

8-Year Old Girl Injured By Car at Laurel and Coombs Street in Napa on 3/13/13

March 18, 2013 By lburciaga

On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 13, 2013, an 8-year old girl was injured by an SUV near the intersection of Laurel Street and Coombs Street in Napa. Reports are unclear as to whether the girl was a pedestrian or the passenger of a second car. However, she suffered serious injuries and was flown to a hospital.

Persons injured by vehicles require expert legal assistance. Claims for minor children have different requirements than those for adults. The personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg law firm have many years of experience in cases involving minor children including pedestrian accident claims, car accident claims and wrongful death cases and will work hard and competently to obtain complete compensation for your injuries and losses.

If you or someone you know needs to know their rights regarding an auto, motorcycle, bicycle accident or other type of personal injury, call the attorneys at the Weber and Nierenberg law firm. Personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg will work hard to make sure all aspects are thoroughly covered. For a free consultation or to make an appointment, call 1-866-288-6010.

Retired Teacher Dies in Sonoma Car Crash

March 15, 2013 By Joseph S. Nierenberg

A recent car crash has claimed the life of 82 year old Don Geddes, who lived in Sonoma for 50 years and taught art at Sonoma Valley High School for 29 years. He died in an accident that occurred when he was driving and tried to turn from Burndale Road onto Napa Road when he was sideswiped by another vehicle. Both automobiles veered off the road to the edge of a vineyard. Geddes’ white 1990 Toyota Corolla was going northbound into oncoming traffic when he was struck by the 2006 Volvo XC90 SUV driven by Ronald Brown, 39 years old, from San Francisco. Brown was headed eastbound at 55 mph. The turn is sharp and partially obscured by eucalyptus trees, and cars usually speed between the posted-50 mph and 60 mph limits. Police officers did not think the driver of the Volvo had any fault in the accident. He and his passengers were uninjured. See: Full article.
It is essential to contact an experienced auto accident law firm after an accident occurs. Attorneys work to try and preserve all evidence that remains at the accident such as inspecting and photographing your motor vehicle. In addition, your attorney will retrieve all police, fire and ambulance reports on your behalf. Moreover, at this time, it is essential to interview witnesses before an insurance company does. A law firm will help to assess property damage, father necessary information on your behalf and monitor your injuries which were caused by the accident. If you have been in an accident in northern California or the San Francisco bay area, you need experienced personal injury attorneys working to help you.

The attorneys at the Weber & Nierenberg law firm represent many clients in a variety of accident-injury matters. They work hard to avail the rights of their clients. For a free consultation call Weber and Nierenberg at 1-866-288-6010.

Future of Autos: Self-Driving Cars

March 13, 2013 By Joseph S. Nierenberg

Google, Inc. is looking to the future of the automobile industry and hopes that self-driving cars will be available to consumers in three to five years. However, regulators and the insurance industry aren’t certain of this timeline. In order for this to be a reality, software and electronic sensors would have to not fail and need to have the reactions of a human. States would have to decide how to license machines and not people. Furthermore, insurance companies would have to decide how to assign fault in cases of an accident. Another issue to be resolved would be that safety standards would have to be rewritten to focus on electronics along with mechanics. See: Full article.

The future of self-driving cars may not happen for awhile. Therefore, in the meantime, it is important to follow current state safety driving regulations. Additionally, drivers need to be aware of preventable dangerous highway conditions. If an auto accident injury occurs when there was a preventable dangerous highway condition, a personal injury attorney can file a claim on your behalf against the public entity that is responsible.

Even as the future of car safety and driver management changes over the years, there will always be claims for personal injury and accident victims. To get a full understanding of your rights under the current state of the California law, talk to a personal injury attorney at the Weber and Nierenberg Law Firm at 1-866-288-6010 for a free consultation.

Elderly couple struck by car at Blossom and Meekland in Hayward on 3/8/13

March 11, 2013 By lburciaga

At approx. 5:00 a.m. in the morning of March 8, 2013, an elderly couple were crossing the street at the intersection of Meekland Boulevard and Blossom Way in Hayward when they were both struck by a car. They suffered serious injuries and were taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Pedestrians struck and injured by vehicles require expert legal assistance. The personal injury attorneys at Weber & Nierenberg law firm are well-experienced in pedestrian accident claims, car accident claims and wrongful death cases and will work hard and competently to obtain complete compensation for your injuries and losses.