Accident Attorney Blog

Once you hire a personal injury attorney to handle your injury claim, your attorney handles all aspects of your claim. The attorney and his legal team investigate the accident, identifies the parties liable for damages, gathers evidence, files insurance claims, and negotiates for a settlement on your behalf. Your attorney works diligently to protect your legal rights and best interests. However, there are some things that you can do to help your personal injury attorney build a strong case for full compensation of all damages...

A slip and fall can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, many insurance companies treat slip and fall claims in the same way they treat whiplash claims. They believe victims are exaggerating their injuries to get more money for their injury claim. Therefore, it is important to document injuries and financial losses in a slip and fall claim carefully. Working with an experienced Sacramento slip and fall attorney can help. An attorney understands what is needed to prove damages in an injury claim and how to...

Most individuals, companies, and government entities have some type of liability insurance coverage. Liability insurance coverage protects us if we cause an injury. Two common types of liability insurance policies are car insurance and premises liability insurance. Both policies pay for damages incurred by someone who is injured because of the policy holder’s negligence, carelessness, or other wrongdoing. For instance, if you cause a car crash, the victims file claims against your car insurance coverage. If someone falls at a restaurant, they file a claim...

Words hurt. There is no way around it. The old schoolyard taunt claiming that stones hurt, but words don’t is simply not true. Our words have consequences. For example, what you say after a car accident can hurt your ability to receive full compensation for your injuries and damages. Unfortunately, the moments and days after a car accident can be overwhelming and frustrating. It is common to be stressed and suffering from shock. It is easy to say things that you might not mean or...

Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of summer. Many individuals and families take advantage of the long weekend to take one last trip. Even if you do not take advantage of the long weekend for a road trip, you may notice increased traffic in your hometown. Over the Labor Day holiday, you can reduce your risk for a car accident by more closely following several safe driving behaviors. Safe Driving Suggestions for the Labor Day Holiday Slow Down With an increase in traffic, you...

Being injured in a California motorcycle accident can leave you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. In addition to the property damage to your motorcycle and your physical injuries, you may also experience a significant loss of income from being out of work. The emotional and mental stress of dealing with your injuries and the settlement of the accident claim can take a great toll on your ability to focus and concentrate on work and home responsibilities. The California motorcycle accident lawyers of The [firm-name] want to...

When a child is injured, a parent’s first concern is the child’s wellbeing and health. However, if the child was injured because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, the child may have a personal injury claim. California child injury lawsuits are different from other types of personal injury lawsuits. In this blog, our California personal injury attorney discusses three important things parents need to know about child injury lawsuits in California. 1.  Children Cannot File a Lawsuit on Their Behalf A child does...

Rear-end car accidents are often referred to as “fender benders” or “minor bump ups” by insurance claims adjusters. However, there is nothing “minor” about a rear-end crash. Rear-end car accidents can cause severe injuries for vehicle occupants and significant property damage to vehicles. A California car accident attorney with the [firm-name] can help you file and settle an insurance claim for property damage and personal injury after a rear-end accident. Problems Caused by Rear-end Car Accidents Rear-end car accidents often cause damage to rear bumpers...

Motorcyclists and riders have a high risk of sustaining traumatic injuries or life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle accident because of the lack of protection offered by the vehicle. Even though riders may wear motorcycle helmets and other motorcycle riding gear, the lack of a metal frame and other vehicle safety features leaves the riders vulnerable in a collision. We often discuss who pays a motorcyclist for damages and injuries caused by a motorcycle crash, but who compensates a motorcycle passenger injured in an accident? Is...