Accident Attorney Blog

Driving can be very dangerous. You can take every precaution to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road, including wearing your seat belt, driving the speed limit, and limiting distractions, but you cannot control what other drivers do behind the wheel of a vehicle. When a driver makes a poor decision, the resulting car crash can change the lives of other people forever. Consider these California traffic accident statistics: 223,128 people were injured in vehicle traffic accidents during 2013 3,074 people were...

If you have been injured in an accident because of the negligent, careless, or reckless acts of another person or entity, you have the right under California personal injury laws to seek compensation for your losses, damages, and injuries. However, the process of recovering compensation is not always easy nor guaranteed. A personal injury claim is a civil matter that requires proof of fault and damages. In many cases, it can take up to a year or more to settle a personal injury claim. Therefore,...

If you are injured in a Sacramento motor vehicle accident, you may need to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. When you file a lawsuit, the other side may want to take your deposition as part of the legal process. Therefore, it helps to know more about a car accident deposition. What is a Sacramento Car Accident Deposition? If you file a lawsuit against the other driver, his or her attorney will schedule a deposition. A deposition is a form of discovery...

Fox40 reported on the tragic story of the death of two motorcyclists in Citrus Heights. The DUI accident occurred in the westbound fast lane of Madison Avenue. A 28-year old man was driving the wrong way when he collided with a motorcycle head-on. The driver of the motorcycle and his passenger died from injuries sustained in the collision. Officers state the driver of the vehicle was charged with DUI and felony manslaughter. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement officers attempt to determine if “there’s...

Have you been injured in a personal injury accident? Do you have a pending accident claim against the other party for damages? If you are trying to recover compensation for an accident, using social media accounts may impair your ability to receive a full settlement for your claim. Insurance companies and their attorneys are using information found on social media websites against accident victims to decrease the value of the accident claim. Regrettably, many accident victims do not know how much harm they can do...

Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, you may have questions about who will pay your expenses and how you will recover compensation for your injuries? The first step is to contact a car accident attorney in Sacramento for a free legal consultation. Our attorney will listen to your story, ask questions, and provide you with sound legal advice about how you should proceed to recover compensation for your injuries. Two important elements in a car accident claim are proving fault and...

Being injured in a traffic-related accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. The financial aspect of a motor vehicle accident can be devastating for you and for your family. Before you take any steps to settle your car accident claim, you should understand the two different parts of a Sacramento car accident claim. Property Damage Claim The property damage claim covers the damage to your vehicle and any other personal property on your body or in your vehicle at the time of the traffic...

Fox40 reported on a tragic vehicle accident in Manteca involving multiple vehicles and a commercial vehicle. Five vehicles and a commercial truck were involved in the collision that occurred on Highway 120 at Main Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the commercial truck rear-ended a Chevy pickup truck that had slowed or stopped with traffic in front of it. This caused the Chevy pickup truck to collide with the Honda Accord in front of it before going over the Honda and flipping over. The chain-reaction...

The Sacramento Bee published a very interesting article related to DUI accidents in Sacramento County. While we agree with the author that predicting where a DUI accident may occur is not likely, it is interesting to know if a specific intersection or area is more prone to drunk driving accidents. After analyzing 4,500 traffic accidents related to alcohol, the author found that DUI accidents occurred more frequently in some Sacramento County locations and during particular times during the day and night. Freeway Crossings A location that...

The Sacramento Bee reported on a pedestrian accident near Mercy San Juan Medical Center. A woman in her 60s was walking along Coyle Avenue in Carmichael when she was struck by a vehicle and killed. Rescue workers responded to the accident and transported the victim to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. KCRA reports that the woman, a 66-year old hospital employee, was crossing Coyle Avenue when she was struck by a Lexus. The driver of the Lexus remained at the accident scene. Officer said that...