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The federal government is considering a new truck driving rule that would reduce the number of hours a truck driver is allowed to stay on the road. The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed limiting the total hours allowed to work in a day to 14-hours including breaks and loading/unloading.

The total driving hours allowed would be reduced from 11 to 10 hours. The proposed changes were announced in December and a final determination will be made in July.

If you have been injured in a truck accident, contact an experienced Stockton truck accident lawyer.

Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous roadway accidents. Due to the sheer size of 18-wheelers and other big rigs when accidents do occur, they are often serious, even fatal. Driver fatigue as the result of long hours and employer demands are leading causes of truck crashes.

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The San Francisco Chronicle reports that tuna and swordfish collected from California grocery stores and sushi restaurants contain mercury levels that are 3-times as high as authorized by federal regulators. Despite the safety risks, none of the restaurants and fewer than half the grocery stores posted warning signs about the dangers from consuming mercury.

If you have by harmed by consuming mercury or developed any other food borne illness or condition, an experienced California personal injury lawyer can advise you of your rights.

High levels of mercury have been shown to have devastating effects on fetal brain development as well as the potential for impaired vision, hearing and motor skill deficits in adults.

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The team doctor for the San Diego Chargers has been found negligent as the result of errors he committed in performing a hip replacement surgery on Kathleen Adams, a 54-year-old woman. As a result of the surgery performed by David Chao, Adams "has constant radiating pain in her foot and ankle, walks with a limp and has to take four types of medication daily just to make the pain tolerable...[t]he pain will be there the rest of her life."

Medical malpractice or medical negligence occurs when a physician, hospital or other caregivers fails to meet the standard of care in a particular area of medicine. Where that failure causes harm, you may be able to sue for damages.

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As the number of moped riders increase, so do the number of moped fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a staggering increase in deaths, doubling from 2005 to 2009. A moped or scooter is generally considered a two-wheeled or three-wheeled cycle with a motor that is not capable of going faster than 30 mph.

States around the country are looking at ways to decrease these fatalities by imposing new moped regulations. Potential changes include imposing driver's license requirements, helmet laws and including a moped or scooter in the definition of "motor vehicle" so that DUI laws apply.

California moped laws may be confusing to users and vary depending on the type of moped or scooter you ride. However all riders must have a driver's license or learners permit to operate one. It's best to contact an experienced California personal injury attorney if you have any questions concerning laws related to your moped use.

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