Accident Attorney Blog

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 claim. However, it is the job of a Sacramento personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and determine the value of the claim. It’s not one of the first things an attorney does, but it’s one of the most important elements of a personal injury...

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, or adjusting vehicle settings can cause horrific motor vehicle accidents. Driving is not the only time that being distracted can be extremely dangerous. For example, walking near traffic is not the time to be looking at your cell phone, but many people do it every...

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 be dangerous places where tragic accidents can happen. Most of the time, the hotel does not have a lifeguard on duty, but that doesn’t mean they are not responsible for an accident. Injuries may result from a near drowning or from a slip and...

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 supposed to stop for pedestrians, drivers do not always obey the law. Therefore, pedestrians must take steps to protect themselves when crossing the road. Recovering Compensation in A Sacramento Pedestrian Accident To receive compensation for your injuries from a pedestrian accident, you must prove that...

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, defining “catastrophic” is not as simple as looking up the definition in a medical or legal dictionary. What Are the Signs of a Catastrophic Injury? The definition of a catastrophic injury is something juries and courts struggle to define. In many cases, “catastrophic” can mean...

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 and snow to Northern California. The storm prompted many local officials to prepare for the worst, including providing sandbags to residents in some counties. While our area may not need to deal with a storm of this size very often, we do deal with winter...

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 hours. Traffic had to be diverted toward while the accident scene was cleared. It appears that the crash happened when a Toyota Corolla spun out of control on the rain-soaked road and collided with the big rig. Is Weather the Cause of The Accident? We...

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 of Traffic Safety (OTS), talking on a cell phone or texting is the number one source of driver distraction. In 2015, the OTS released results from a new study that revealed an increase in the use of cell phones while driving. In the press release, Office...

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, chronic pain and reduction in the range of motion that impairs the person’s ability to work and take care of himself. If you have been in an accident and you are suffering from whiplash, we can help. Contact our office for a free consultation with...

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 are successful. Below are tips on how you can be one of the small percentages of Americans that keep their resolutions for 2017. Don’t Stop If You Slip It is not the fact that you slip that is important. It is the fact that you...