Accident Attorney Blog

It is almost that time of year again when the little ghouls and ghosts come out to collect candy from their neighbors and friends. Halloween is a great holiday for children and adults. However, Halloween can also be a very dangerous holiday for children. According to  Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be killed in a pedestrian accident than any other day of the year. Below are safety tips that can help keep you and your family safe while you are...

You may have heard or read that you cannot trust an insurance adjuster for the other driver for various reasons. The truth is that most insurance adjusters are honest men and women performing their job duties. They are not “out to get you” or deprive you of the money you deserve for an accident claim. However, the adjuster works for the insurance provider, and the insurance provider does not make money by paying large insurance claims. Therefore, to perform their job, adjusters do put the...

When you are injured in a car accident because of another driver’s negligence or recklessness, you expect the insurance company for the other driver to pay your damages. In some cases, if liability is very clear, an insurance company will pay the claim without a fight. In other cases, an insurance company may offer a quick settlement if it believes it will be on the hook for a much larger amount if the victim contacts an attorney or waits to settle the claim. However, some...

It is a necessary evil — road construction zones. In some areas, it seems as if roads are always under construction. Whether it is widening the road, adding turning lanes, painting lines, repaving, or filling in potholes, road construction is something that all drivers must deal with from time to time along with the traffic jams caused by construction zones. Unfortunately, drivers must also deal with the accidents to occur in construction and work zones. Work Zone Accident Statistics According to information from the U.S....

California law requires that every driver carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. Liability insurance protects other parties if you cause an accident. Your insurance pays money to the other parties injured in the accident. It also pays to repair or replace damaged property. At this time, all drivers in California are required to have: $15,000 in liability insurance coverage for one victim in an accident $30,000 in liability insurance coverage for more than one person in an accident $5,000 in property damage coverage Liability insurance is...

It is hard to believe but Black Friday shopping will be upon us in just a little over a month. Retail stores have been making plans for the holiday shopping rush for many months. A lot of planning goes into setting up displays, ordering additional merchandise, and develop holiday shopping ads that will attract thousands of customers this season. However, retail stores should also take time to develop safety measures to ensure that floors are kept safe for customers this shopping season to avoid a slip...

Each car accident is different, and the injuries sustained in the accident are unique to that collision. However, some injuries are more common in traffic accidents. Common traffic accident injuries include: Broken bones and fractures Abrasions and lacerations Head injuries, including closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries Back and spinal cord injuries Neck injuries and whiplash Injuries to the torso Hand and face injuries In addition to the above injuries, some injuries are less common, but the injuries are severe and can result in life-threatening and...

Being injured because of the reckless or negligent acts of another party is a traumatic life event. You never begin your day thinking that your life will be turned upside down by a negligent driver, a defective product, or unsafe conditions at a store. Fortunately, California’s personal injury laws allow victims to seek monetary compensation for damages sustained in a personal injury accident. Examples of events that may give rise to a personal injury claim include: Motor vehicle accidents, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and commercial...

When you are injured in a Sacramento car accident, you may receive a substantial amount of paperwork. Medical bills, accident report, repair estimates, and insurance documents. It can be easy to inadvertently sign some document without paying enough attention to what the document actually says, or you fail to read the fine print before signing the document. However, when you are dealing with a car accident claim, signing a document provided by the other driver’s insurance company can have a significant impact on your case....

If you have never had to file a personal injury claim, you may have several misconceptions about the process of filing a claim. It is very easy to become overwhelmed by the negative information circulating about how to file a personal injury claim. Therefore, it is very important that you understand the facts about personal injury claims and your legal rights to recover money for your injuries and losses after being hurt. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers can help. Call at (916) 999-9000 for a...