The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for publishing and enforcing regulations for commercial trucks throughout the United States. Any truck that operates across state lines is subject to FMCSA regulation. The FMCSA requires that all commercial truck drivers that cross state lines carry and maintain certain insurance minimums that depend on the…
Watch Video Compilation here: The Walkup Law Firm wrapped up its Summer 2022 Associate Program this week after welcoming five interns into our 8-week internship. Our student associates had the opportunity to gather hands-on experience in civil litigation while working alongside some of the nation’s top personal injury lawyers. This year’s troop of summer associates…
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are often caused by the negligent actions of truck drivers working for large employers. Carelessness, fatigue, violating safe practices, operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs or while distracted by a phone or another device are frequent causes of serious injury collisions. Other scenarios include: Failing to abide by…
The Marin Independent Journal profiled our firm’s newly released study that pinpoints the most dangerous areas for bicycling in Marin County. “When you know you have locations with a documented frequency of significant injuries, then I think you need to let history be your guide here,” Walkup firm’s Michael A. Kelly told @Will_S_Houston. Study highlights…
Every vehicle on the roadway must be covered under an insurance policy. California law stipulates this, both for drivers of personal vehicles as well as commercial vehicle drivers. Commercial truck insurance requirements in California are different than the requirements for most other types of passenger vehicles. Here, we want to examine California’s commercial motor vehicle…
All commercial truck carriers are required to have insurance on their vehicles. Commercial truck insurance policies help provide compensation to individuals who sustain severe or fatal injuries when a crash is caused by a truck driver or trucking company. There are various providers of commercial truck insurance policies in California. Main Providers of Commercial Truck…
Christian is representing the family of Megan Espinoza, who died after undergoing a routine breast augmentation. “I think the biggest issue here is that consumers are looking at this website from Dr. Chacon [or] going to the AAAHC or medical board’s website which says he’s accredited. If you read the AAAHC’s website, it talks about…
Recently, we performed an analysis on bicycle collisions in Marin County, California. Specifically, we were looking to identify the most dangerous areas for cyclists within the county. While we feel that we did just that, we noticed something else. There were a lot of bicycle collisions on the Golden Gate Bridge. As a result, we…
In the Bay Area, cycling is extremely popular and many of its cities rank among the most bicycle-friendly in the country. However, not all roads are safe for cyclists and not all drivers operate their vehicles in a way that keeps cyclists safe. This is true across the country and in bicycle-friendly places like Marin…
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is proud to announce that all firm shareholders have been listed among The Best Lawyers in America, 2023 Edition, for their outstanding results in various plaintiff law practice areas. Shareholder Michael A. Kelly has received the distinguished honor of being named 2023’s “Lawyer of the Year” in the category of Personal…
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