Blog Posts in 2011
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Posted on Oct 23, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Two motorcyclists were killed this weekend in the Bay Area - one on highway 580 in Oakland, the other in Lake Chabot park in Castro Valley. The first motorcycle accident took place on Highway 580 near ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2011 By Pete Clancy
An 83 year old Fremont resident was killed when an apparenlty drunk driver crashed into his car on Sunday. The deceased party has been identified as Irving Williams. The alleged drunk driver has been ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Children's Personal Injury Claims - Lost Time At School When an adult is injured in a rear-end accident or a pedestrian accident, he or she will have medical bills, pain and suffering and perhaps ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2011 By Pete Clancy
If you are involved in a personal injury claim, and you have never had a claim before, you may hear some new terminology. Below are some basic terms and what they mean. If you have questions about a ...
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Posted on Sep 9, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Intersection accidents typically involve either a car running a red light, or (more often), a car failing to yield the right of way when it is making a left turn. California Vehicle Code Section ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By Pete Clancy
A 4-year old boy from Santa Rosa was killed after he was hit by a car, while in a crosswalk. The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of West 9th and Rockwell. The crosswalk is very ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2011 By Pete Clancy
We recenlty resolved the claim of a pedestrian who was struck while in the crosswalk. She absolutely had the right of way when she was crossing the street. A distracted driver apparenlty did not ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2011 By Pete Clancy
What rights does a pedestrian have when crossing the street? What responsibilities? The main thing to remember is that regardless of your legal rights or obligations, if you are hit by a car, you will ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2011 By Pete Clancy
A one car accident took the life of the driver when the car went off the freeway and onto the street below, near the Red Top Road exit off of Highway 80 in Fairfield. The CHP have not released ...
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Posted on Jun 20, 2011 By Pete Clancy
"Personal Injury Protection" (also known as "med-pay") is a feature available when you purchase your auto insurance that will help protect you if you are injured in a car accident. ...
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Posted on Jun 13, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Oakland personal injury attorney Pete Clancy has been named a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, effective June 13, 2011. Less than 1% of attorneys in the United States belong to this ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2011 By Pete Clancy
A 17-year-old Hayward pedestrian was seriously injured when she was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident in Hayward on Friday night. The Hayward Police Department is looking for the white vehicle ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2011 By Pete Clancy
A Caltrain full of Giants fans on their way to the game on June 8 struck and killed a pedestrian. It appears that the pedestrian entered the train's right of way. The decedent has not yet been ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2011 By Pete Clancy
A pedestrian was killed on Friday when he was struck by a 2006 Scion, near Saratoga and Graves. According to reports, the driver is a 26 year old woman from Campbell, who is cooperating with ...
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Posted on May 31, 2011 By Pete Clancy
A Santa Rosa truck accident resulted in critical injuries for an ejected passenger, and resulted in her being airlifted to the hospital. As KTVU.com reports: Robert Walburn was driving a 2003 Ford ...
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Posted on May 29, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Pedestrian accidents can have grave consequences for the a pedestrian hit by a car. Oakland is particularly dangerous for pedestrians. On average, there are between 200-350 pedestrian accidents in ...
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Posted on May 29, 2011 By Clancy & Diaz
13 passengers on a tour bus were injured on May 24 when the bus they were traveling in lost its brakes and went off the road. The driver reported that she lost the brakes and thought it would be best ...
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Posted on May 8, 2011 By Pete Clancy
You've just been in a car accident in Oakland and the person who hit you has no insurance. You have medical bills, lost wages, and you are hurting. The chances are great that you will not sue the ...
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Posted on May 6, 2011 By Pete Clancy
An early morning hit and run accident took the life of a 55-year-old pedestrian early this morning. A drunk driver reportedly struck the man, then tried to flee. He was arrested after crashing into ...
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Posted on May 6, 2011 By Pete Clancy
How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Charge? The answer to this question is: it depends. If your case is very straightforward and resolves quickly, the fees should be low. If your case is very ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer Choosing the right personal injury lawyer is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself after a car accident. There is no ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2011 By Pete Clancy
This is a frequently asked question. The short answer: Because you agreed to do so when you signed up for Kaiser. The long answer is below, and you will see how it is actually to your great benefit ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Medical Treatment Without Health Insurance Following a Car Accident If you are in a car accident and have no health insurance, how do you get the medical treatment you need? If you are badly injured ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2011 By Pete Clancy
I spoke with a lady today, and the conversation reminded me that most people have never had a personal injury claim and may not know some things that personal injury attorneys consider to be very ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2011 By Pete Clancy
It may seem odd, but if you have Kaiser, you are probably going to end up giving them a portion of the settlement proceeds you receive from your personal injury claim. This is because Kaiser has a ...
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