Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents and Who Is Liable

Bicycling is a popular way to commute, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. However, cyclists are especially vulnerable when sharing the road with motor vehicles. When a bicycle accident occurs, injuries can be severe—and determining who is responsible is a critical part of recovering compensation.

Bicycling is a popular way to commute and stay active in Sacramento and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. However, sharing the road with motor vehicles can put cyclists at serious risk. When accidents happen, the injuries are often severe—and determining who is responsible is not always straightforward. Understanding the common causes of bicycle accidents…

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Can You Sue the City After a Bus or Light Rail Accident in California?

Accidents involving buses or light rail systems can leave victims with serious injuries and many unanswered questions. One of the most common concerns is whether you can take legal action against a city or public transit agency after an accident.

Accidents involving buses or light rail systems can leave victims with serious injuries and many unanswered questions. One of the most common concerns is whether you can take legal action against a city or public transit agency after an accident. In California, the answer is yes—but these cases are more complex than standard personal injury…

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Understanding Lane Splitting Laws and Motorcycle Accidents in California

Lane splitting is a common practice among motorcyclists in California, especially in high-traffic areas like Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. While it can help riders avoid congestion, it also raises important legal and safety questions—particularly when accidents occur.

Lane splitting is a common practice among motorcyclists in California, especially in high-traffic areas like Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. While it can help riders avoid congestion, it also raises important legal and safety questions—particularly when accidents occur. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident while lane splitting, understanding how California law…

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Accidents Involving Commercial Trucks on I-5 in Northern California: What You Need to Know

Interstate 5 is one of the busiest trucking corridors in California, stretching through Northern California and connecting major cities like Sacramento to the rest of the state. With constant commercial traffic, accidents involving large trucks are unfortunately common—and often far more severe than typical car crashes.

Interstate 5 is one of the busiest trucking corridors in California, stretching through Northern California and connecting major cities like Sacramento to the rest of the state. With constant commercial traffic, accidents involving large trucks are unfortunately common—and often far more severe than typical car crashes. If you or a loved one has been involved…

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What to Do After a Car Accident in Sacramento: A Step-by-Step Guide

Car accidents can happen in an instant, but the aftermath often feels overwhelming and confusing. Whether your crash occurs on a busy Sacramento roadway or a quiet neighborhood street, knowing what to do next can protect your health, your rights, and your ability to recover compensation.

Car accidents can happen in an instant, but the aftermath often feels overwhelming and confusing. Whether your crash occurs on a busy Sacramento roadway or a quiet neighborhood street, knowing what to do next can protect your health, your rights, and your ability to recover compensation. This step-by-step guide explains what you should do after…

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Ask The Legal Expert: Craig Ashton, Esq.

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INJURY LAW FIRM OF ASHTON & PRICE, LLP One of the closest living relatives of George Washington, with his fourth great-grandfather Bushrod Washington serving as an associate justice on the US Supreme Court, Craig Fontaine Ashton spent his formative years in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending Serra High School (Barry Bonds a year behind),…

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Craig F. Ashton: The Ironman of Injury Settlement

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When you take on a personal injury case, you want an attorney who is going to go the extra mile. And when it comes to going the extra mile, nobody does it better than Craig F. Ashton—a five-time Ironman triathlon finisher and accomplished lawyer. With hundreds of millions of dollars in injury settlements, awards, judgments,…

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