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Original articles from GJEL Accident Attorneys, shown with their original publication dates.
July 14, 2025
A motorcyclist sustained injuries Friday afternoon after colliding with a white Loomis van at the intersection of Power Inn Road and Gerber Road in South Sacramento. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident during busy afternoon traffic conditions.
July 11, 2025
A tragic head-on collision on Highway 120 in Stanislaus County resulted in one fatality and two injuries on Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025. The crash occurred near Valley Home Road around 10:11 p.m., involving multiple vehicles in a devastating sequence of events.
July 8, 2025
A tragic hit-and-run incident on Del Paso Road in Sacramento has claimed the life of a pedestrian and resulted in serious criminal charges against a 25-year-old driver. The case highlights the devastating consequences of impaired driving and the complex legal issues surrounding hit-and-run fatalitie
July 7, 2025
A devastating five-vehicle crash on Highway 120 in Manteca left seven people injured on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025. The chain-reaction crash involved five vehicles and resulted in significant injuries, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by drivers on busy San Joaquin County highways.
July 6, 2025
A tragic fatal collision on Highway 99 in Stockton claimed the life of a motorcyclist early Friday morning, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by motorcycle riders on California's busy freeways. The incident occurred on southbound State Route 99 near the Arch Road off-ramp, involving a semi-truc
July 6, 2025
Two elderly drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Santa Rosa on Thursday afternoon, July 3, 2025. The accident highlights ongoing concerns about senior driver safety and the importance of understanding your legal options after a motor vehicle accident.
July 3, 2025
A serious multi-vehicle crash on State Route 160 (River Road) in Walnut Grove left five people hospitalized Wednesday morning, highlighting the ongoing safety concerns on this busy Sacramento County roadway. The crash occurred during morning rush hour, involved at least five vehicles, and required a
July 3, 2025
Paramedics and emergency responders from Alameda County were dispatched Tuesday morning following a rear-end collision that resulted in at least one injury in a residential area of Castro Valley.
June 25, 2025
A six-car chain-reaction crash on Highway 152 near Hollister early Tuesday morning caused significant traffic disruptions, leaving two people with minor injuries and temporarily blocking both lanes of the busy Pacheco Pass corridor.
June 24, 2025
A tragic big rig collision claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman in Stanislaus County on Saturday morning, June 21, 2025. The fatal crash occurred on West Grayson Road near Shiloh Road, highlighting the ongoing safety concerns at rural intersections throughout California.
June 23, 2025
A devastating collision between a Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) bus and a Honda CR-V left two people critically injured and five others with various injuries on Sunday afternoon. The bus crash occurred in the Auburn Boulevard and Marconi Circle area around 4:30 p.m., highlighting ongoing safet
June 23, 2025
A devastating boat accident on Lake Tahoe has claimed six lives and left two people missing after a 27-foot vessel capsized Saturday afternoon near DL Bliss State Park. The tragedy occurred when the boat was struck by a large swell during dangerous high-wind conditions that created hazardous waters
June 21, 2025
On Friday afternoon, a rear-end collision on Highway 237 in San Jose resulted in substantial vehicle damage and at least one injury, prompting an emergency response and temporary traffic disruption in the eastbound lanes.
June 20, 2025
A tragic bicycle accident claimed the life of a cyclist on Friday afternoon, June 20, 2025, on southbound Highway 89 at Hobart Mills Road in the Truckee area. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol to determine the circumstances surrounding this devastati
June 17, 2025
A deadly head-on collision on Highway 1 in Pacifica has left one person dead and another seriously injured, highlighting ongoing safety concerns along this heavily traveled coastal route in San Mateo County.
June 12, 2025
A serious three-vehicle collision on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County on Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2025, resulted in multiple injuries and ignited a dangerous brush fire that threatened nearby vegetation. The incident highlights the ongoing safety challenges drivers face on this scenic but haza
June 10, 2025
A tragic DUI crash and multi-vehicle collision in East Oakland claimed the life of a 28-year-old woman and left another driver injured early Sunday morning, June 8, 2025. The incident, which occurred on San Leandro Street in Alameda County, appears to involve alcohol impairment and highlights the de
May 21, 2025
A child bicycle accident in Oakland has left a young child hospitalized with severe head trauma. The collision on Monday, May 19, 2025, has raised renewed concerns about bicycle safety in the Oakland area, particularly for vulnerable young riders.
May 12, 2025
A deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate 880 near the Oakland Coliseum resulted in one fatality and significant traffic congestion on Sunday evening. The incident, still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), highlights the ongoing safety concerns for motorcyclists on Bay Area hi
May 11, 2025
A fatal pedestrian accident occurred early Saturday morning; a person was struck and killed by a Honda Civic on Highway 101 in San Jose. This unfortunate event highlights the safety concerns regarding pedestrian accidents on California highways and raises essential questions about liability and lega
May 7, 2025
In a devastating incident on Monday, May 5, 2025, a 56-year-old bicyclist lost his life following a hit-and-run bicycle accident collision in San Joaquin County. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on eastbound Jahant Road, just east of Highway 99
May 2, 2025
A serious wrong-way driving collision occurred on northbound Interstate 680 near the Highway 24 interchange in Contra Costa County early Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025. The incident, which happened shortly after midnight, has resulted in at least one person sustaining serious injuries.
April 26, 2025
A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of a person on I-880 in Fremont during the early morning hours of Friday, April 25, 2025. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers pedestrians face on high-speed highways and raises essential questions about roadway safety and legal liability in such
April 21, 2025
A fatal collision occurred in San Jose on Saturday night when a "major vehicle crash" resulted in the city's ninth traffic fatality of 2025. The accident, which involved an overturned vehicle near San Tomas Expressway and Moorpark Avenue, claimed one life and left another person with serious injurie
April 5, 2025
Opinions differ on preparing a complaint in a personal injury case from a motor vehicle collision. Some attorneys prefer to draft the entire complaint, often from an internal office model they have developed over the years. Others prefer to utilize the current version of Form-PLDPD-001, the form of
April 3, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, a family of three pedestrians was struck by a Dodge Charger in Central Fresno. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Princeton and Angus Avenues. According to the Fresno Police Department, the victims included a young girl
March 18, 2025
On July 27, 2022, a bicycle accident in Pleasanton/Dublin resulted in the wrongful death of an Oakland bicyclist. The victim, a father and husband, was struck by a car and subsequently dragged a significant distance by the vehicle.
March 18, 2025
GJEL Accident Attorneys, known for our expertise in bicycle accident cases, received this case as a referral from another attorney. Our client was riding his bicycle on a busy street when he was "doored" by a driver who opened his car door directly into the bicyclist's path. This incident is unfortu
March 15, 2025
On the evening of Saturday, August 20, 2022, at approximately 7:15 PM, our client was struck by a speeding car while crossing a two-lane highway in a marked crosswalk in San Jose, California.
March 15, 2025
On October 13, 2013, at 9:37 pm, our client was struck by a 2004 Toyota Camry while walking in a marked crosswalk on Barrett Avenue at its intersection with 41st Street in Richmond, CA, Contra Costa County. The walk sign was green, and she had looked both ways before entering the crosswalk. The impa