WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT WORTH?
One of the first questions a personal injury client will ask is “How much is my claim worth?” This is not an easy question to answer because several variables and factors are used when determining the value of an injury...
HOW DISTRACTED WALKING CAUSES DEVASTATING PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
You hear a lot about distracted driving these days. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. However, performing other tasks behind the wheel, such as eating, grooming, reading,...
ACCIDENTS IN HOTEL SWIMMING POOLS
When you travel with kids, a hotel with a swimming pool is almost a necessity. The swimming pool keeps children entertained while parents unwind from a busy day while enjoying watching their children enjoy the hotel amenities. However, swimming pools...
CAN I SUE A DRIVER IF I WAS JAYWALKING?
One of the safest places to cross the street is in a crosswalk or at an intersection. However, crossing the road in a crosswalk does not guarantee you will not be injured in a pedestrian accident. Even though drivers are...
DID YOU SUFFER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY IN YOUR ACCIDENT?
Being injured in an accident is a traumatic event. Even a minor injury cause result in severe pain and substantial economic loss. However, when is an injury considered “catastrophic?” Who decides whether your injury is minor, severe, or catastrophic? Unfortunately,...
WINTER WEATHER DRIVING TIPS FROM YOUR SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
The winter storm that has been dumping snow and rain in our area is an example of why everyone needs to be aware of the dangers winter weather pose for drivers. The mega storm brought flooding along with the rain...
OVERTURNED BIG RIG BLOCKS ROAD IN SACRAMENTO
Fox40 reported the story of an overturned big rig that blocked traffic on Highway 99 last week in North Sacramento. According to the news story, the truck spilled rice all over the highway causing officials to close multiple lanes for several...
SACRAMENTO DRIVERS – PUT DOWN THAT CELL PHONE
The first day of 2017 rings in a new law that prohibits all handheld cell phone use while driving. The law is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by cell phone use. According to the California Office...
IS WHIPLASH A SERIOUS ACCIDENT INJURY?
Whiplash has received a bad reputation as a “scam” accident injury. Many television shows and movies have made fun of this fact. However, for the victim of a whiplash injury, it is no laughing matter. Whiplash can result in long-term,...
CAN YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
Millions of people made New Year’s resolutions for 2017 — are you one of them? If so, your job now is to find ways to keep your resolutions this year. Almost one-half of Americans make resolutions each year, but only eight percent...