Accident Attorney Blog

Commercial truck accidents can be devastating for the drivers and passengers of other vehicles.  In approximately three-fourths of the fatal traffic accidents involving large trucks, the victims are occupants of other vehicles. Non-fatal large truck accidents also injure thousands of people each year. Most people believe if they are involved in a commercial truck accident that the trucking company and its insurance provider will pay their medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Unfortunately, these companies aggressively fight truck accident claims to reduce the amount of money they must pay to...

After being injured in a car accident, there are many different forms of medical treatment that your doctor may prescribe. Of course, the first step is to perform the initial examination and listen to your symptoms. The doctor may then order one or more diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, an MRI, and blood tests to confirm a diagnosis or obtain further information to make a diagnosis. Once your physician diagnoses your injuries, he can develop a treatment plan that gives you the best chance...

Sometimes death comes sooner than it should for someone because of the negligence of another party. While death is tragic no matter how or when it occurs, a death caused by a preventable car accident is always difficult for loved ones. The family must deal with the loss of a loved one, but also grapple with the fact that had it not been for the reckless and negligent behavior of another party, their loved one would still be with them. No amount of money can compensate a...

Your favorite song is blaring on the radio, your passengers are singing along, and a younger child is shouting your name because his older sibling is irritating him. In a few minutes, you hear your stomach growling, and you realize that you haven’t had a bite to eat since early this morning before leaving the house. Then your cell phone rings, it’s Mom calling to check on how much longer it will take to get to her house because they are ready to start the grill. Sadly, the...

If you are searching for something fun to do on the Fourth of July in Sacramento, you may want to attend one of the many Independence Day events throughout our area. Many of the events include a firework display in the evening. Our staff has put together a short list of Sacramento area July 4th events that you may want to research a bit further to determine if you and your family may enjoy one or more of these events. Fourth on the Field – This annual event...

California is the first state to roll out new digital license plates, and Sacramento will be the first city to give them a try. According to a story published by the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento agreed to test the plates on 24 of its vehicles. The new plates have several advantages, other than allowing drivers to display personal messages if allowed by the DMV. Because the digital plates have a battery and computer chip, drivers would be able to avoid yearly stickers on their tags by registering the...

The thought of a nursing home patient or resident in an assisted living facility being abused or neglected fills most people with rage and extreme sadness. You can do something to prevent nursing home abuse. Learn the signs of elder abuse and neglect. When you visit your family members and friends, carefully look for any sign of abuse or neglect. Report abuse or neglect immediately and contact our Sacramento nursing home abuse attorney to discuss your options for legal action against the facility and the...

As reported by SFGate last week, three train accidents in the Bay Area within a six-hour period resulted in the death of one person and the injury of another person. In the first of three train accidents, a person was killed in Richmond at 4:00 a.m. when an Amtrak train struck him.  Around 6:30 a.m. in Emeryville, another Amtrak train struck someone near the 5800 block of Horton Street. The person in the second accident is expected to survive the injuries. Around 8:45 a.m. that same morning...

Our San Jose law firm represents clients in several areas of law. We encourage you to call our office for a free consultation and no obligation case evaluation.  We accept cases on a contingency fee basis — you only pay our attorney fees once we recover a settlement on your behalf. Call The [firm-name] at [phone-number] for your free consultation with a San Jose attorney. Our Areas of Practice Personal Injury Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and injuries. Our San Jose personal...

In some cases, accident victims are required to give depositions when they file a personal injury lawsuit. The thought of providing testimony can be frightening and overwhelming. For some, the fact that the deposition is before a court reporter under a sworn oath can be daunting. Being forced to sit in a conference room and answer questions for an attorney who represents the person who caused your injury seems unpleasant at best. Are you wondering why you may have to be put through this if...