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Disqualifying Medical Conditions for Commercial Truck Drivers

Tue 19th Feb, 2019 Personal Injury

In California and across the United States, trucking companies are required to meet certain safety standards to hire safe drivers. Those standards, set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), specify certain medical conditions that make drivers ineligible. If a medically disqualified truck operator causes an accident, the trucking company […]

Auto Accident Statistics

Fri 1st Feb, 2019 Personal Injury

Accidents can happen any time and on any sort of road. According to numbers from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), there are 34,247 fatal crashes in 2017 nationwide, resulting in 37,133 fatalities. In 2016, FARS recorded 34,748 fatal crashes causing 37,806 deaths. In the state […]

Auto Accidents at Intersections

Thu 24th Jan, 2019 Personal Injury

Car accidents at intersections are a frequent occurrence. In fact, according to data compiled by the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 2.5 million accidents take place at intersections each year. Unfortunately, these incidents are often fatal. Those who survive may endure serious injuries and be burdened with significant medical expenses. If […]

Child Custody and Visitation Rights

Tue 8th Jan, 2019 Family Law

During a divorce, issues regarding child custody and child visitation are often quite fraught. Disagreements and disputes can be extremely emotional, which is why having skilled attorneys on your side is helpful. The Stockton, CA lawyers of McKinley, Conger, Jolley & Galarneau, LLP have years of experience with divorce hearings and family […]

Understanding Divorce vs. Legal Separation

Fri 14th Dec, 2018 Family Law

The end of a marriage is often a difficult time made more complex by legal matters, like child custody and division of property. In such trying times, a divorce attorney can help protect your rights and financial future. Most people understand that divorce is the legal termination of a marriage. However, most […]