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The stretch of State Route 108/120 running from Oakdale to the Tuolumne County line looks unassuming and rural. However, the two-lane, five-mile segment between Kennedy and Lancaster is one of the worst stretches of road in California. From 1997 to 2010, there were 18 cross-over crashes resulting in 23 deaths on this very stretch of roadway. From 2013 to 2019,…
California drivers know that potholes, missing guardrails and crumbling roads are more than just an inconvenience. They can be dangerous. When poor road conditions cause a crash or injury, the question becomes: whose responsibility is it? In many cases, a city, county or even the state caused the problem by failing to maintain the road. […]
The volume of traffic on California roads has increased over the years while at the same time cities, counties and the State have less funds to monitor and repair roadways.. One type of damage that’s likely to occur is potholes. These are holes in the road that can vary in size. Smooth roadways are very […]
Car accidents are unfortunate events that can happen to anyone. While driver error causes most accidents, the condition of the road sometimes plays a significant role in an accident. In California, a poorly maintained road can be the main cause of a vehicle collision. If you were in an accident because of a poorly maintained […]
If you experience a moving vehicle accident, it is not necessarily the case that you or another driver are to blame. Improperly maintained roads can be host to circumstances outside of a driver’s control. Personal injuries incurred as a result of defective roads can be the basis of a lawsuit. Familiarizing yourself with common road […]
When you think of motor vehicle accidents, your mind likely wanders to drunk driving accidents or speeding. Many feel if they are responsible behind the wheel, accidents could never happen to them. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Even the safest drivers are at risk when routes are not properly marked and maintained. You trust […]
Previously, we have written about the history of the Trinity ET-Plus guardrail and its checkered past. The design history of this product reflects changes being made for financial gain to the manufacturer without disclosing them, according to the evidence resulting in a verdict in favor of a whistleblower in Marshall, Texas. The Trinity ET-Plus is […]
Caltrans knows cars will go off the road. Caltrans knows it is more likely that cars will go off the road on curves than on straightaways. Caltrans knows that cars go off the road for many different reasons, mechanical defects, driver illness, animals or objects in the road causing a vehicle to swerve, substance on […]
A Federal Express truck driver for unknown reasons crossed a grassy highway median on I5 near Orland and slammed into a bus carrying more than 40 high school students on their way to visit Humboldt State University. The accident occurred on I5, north of Route 32 in Orland. The devastating incident killed 10 people and […]