When someone in California is killed due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful act of another person, there are two causes of action that arise: A wrongful death lawsuit to compensate the survivors for their own economic and non-economic losses; and/or A survival action to compensate the estate for losses suffered by the decedent […]
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Many Commercial Truck Accidents are Caused by Brake Failures
Many Commercial Truck Accidents are Caused by Brake Failures Did you know brake failures are a leading cause of large truck accidents? That’s scary to think about. As you drive along California’s roads, a truck’s failing brakes could set off a catastrophic accident that causes you to suffer severe injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety […]