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Chico, CA | Rooney Law Firm

Sadly a car accident recently claimed the life of a man from Yuba City. His pickup was struck by another pickup.

So-called fender-benders aren’t the type of accident meant here.

Every now and then the statute of limitations is suspended, or tolled, for a period of time.

Police report that the driver of the big rig was not intoxicated. He has not been cited or arrested at this time.

The most relevant piece of the compromise may be the reduction in insurance required for the time between when a driver’s app is turned on and a connection is made.

Arbitration involves a neutral person who reviews evidence, hears arguments from all sides of the issue and resolves the dispute with a decision.

Often these types of accident cases conclude with successful settlement negotiations.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals 660,000 drivers were using a cell phone at any given daylight moment during the year its survey was taken – 2011

According to the latest reports, there are now 64 deaths and 108 injuries attributable to the faulty ignition switch in GM vehicles identified as part of the recall.

Proving liability begins with investigation and discovery. The police report is a strong document used to prove liability.

Of course, MOST recalls aren’t serious. Some are based on something simple like United States labeling regulations that were missed by a foreign manufacturer.

Statistics show young people between 15 and 24 years of age represent about 14 percent of the population in this country.