Accident Attorney Blog

A new report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) be lowered from .08 to .05 in the United States. In addition, the report recommends other changes that could reduce the number of drunk driving incidents. Other recommendations made by the authors include: Providing effective treatment for DUI offenders; Strengthen methods for prohibiting the sale of alcohol to people under 21 years of age; Increase taxes on alcohol sales; and, Mandate ignition interlock laws for all...

For commuters trying to leave Oakland by the Bay Bridge last week, the commute took much longer. For commuters sitting in the bumper-to-bumper traffic on Bay Bridge, the traffic jam might have appeared to be caused by road construction or a terrible traffic accident. However, the backup was caused by a problem with the metering lights for Bay Bridge. Software Glitch Causes Severe Backup According to a story by ABC7, the metering lights at the toll plaza malfunctioned causing the severe traffic jam. Cars were backed...

Choosing a car seat is a big decision for most new parents. You need to trust that the car seat will protect your child if your vehicle is involved in an accident. As new parents quickly learn, infants should be in rear-facing car seats. Some infants seem to hate facing the back seat. They cry or fuss each time they are strapped into the car seat. Rear-facing car seats are required by law in California for infants and toddlers under two years of age. The...

Being injured in a car accident can disrupt your entire life. It is not as if you plan on being in an accident, it just happens. Even if you are not injured, you must deal with the property damage to your vehicle. It takes time to rent a vehicle, get repair estimates, choose a body shop, and wait for your vehicle to be repaired. You are going to miss at least a few days of work. If you are injured, you could miss several days...

When you are injured in an accident, it is very important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are not transported to the emergency room from the accident scene, you should see your doctor the next day. For you to recover compensation from the party who was responsible for the accident, you must prove that you suffered damages. The best way for you to prove you were physically injured is through medical records. Medical record document your injuries, your recovery, and...

Traumatic injuries can occur in any accident. In most cases, a traumatic injury is an injury that results in life-altering conditions. The changes result from a traumatic injury varies from person to person. However, there are a few changes that are usually common for accident victims who suffer a traumatic injury because of a car crash, motorcycle accident, truck accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury accident. Work and Career For most people who suffer a traumatic injury, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to return...

When you are in a traffic accident in San Francisco or any of the Bay Area cities, it is vital that you take certain steps after the collision to protect your right to receive a fair settlement for your injuries, damages, and losses. The things you do after a traffic accident can have a direct and substantial impact on whether you receive full compensation from the other driver. Our San Francisco accident attorneys want to help you recover the money you deserve from the negligent driver who...

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in California, will that fact impact the number of marijuana-impaired driving accidents in the state? Two studies last year may shed some light on how legalized marijuana use impacts the number of accidents caused by drug-impaired drivers. No Increase in Fatalities Caused by Marijuana-Impaired Drivers One study published in the American Journal of Public Health studied the fatality rates in crashes from 2009 through 2015 in Colorado and Washington. Both states have legalized recreational marijuana. The researchers compared fatality...

In some cases, the injuries after a car accident are easy to recognize. Injuries such as broken bones, amputations, lacerations, paralysis, and most fractures are easily diagnosed. However, some injuries might be more difficult to recognize and diagnose. For example, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, head injuries, internal injuries, and soft tissue damage can be difficult for doctors to diagnose. Therefore, a doctor might miss an injury if the doctor does not perform the proper diagnostic tests or listen to the patient’s list of complaints and symptoms. A...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Did a reckless or negligent driver cause the crash? Are you unsure what you need to do to file an accident claim with the other driver’s insurance company? If so, our Sacramento car accident attorneys can help. Our personal injury law firm represents accident victims and their families who need an attorney to aggressively pursue an accident claim to get the money they need and deserve for their injury claims. Reasons Why Car Accidents Occur in California...