Accident Attorney Blog

Bicycling has increased in popularity over the past couple of decades. More people are riding bicycles than ever before for a variety of reasons — economic, health, recreation, and social. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, biking to work increased by 60 percent from 2000 through 2008/2012. Unfortunately, thousands of bicyclists are injured each year in traffic-related bicycle accidents. In 2013, 48,000 bicyclists were injured and 743 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents. There are things you can do as a cyclist to reduce your risk of being...

Car accidents often cause head, neck, and back injuries. In some cases, these injuries can result in permanent disabilities. However, another issue is often unnoticed at the time — emotional stress caused by the collision. In fact, some people may experience emotional problems even if no physical injuries are apparent. A study showed that traffic accidents were the most frequent traumatic event for males and the second most frequent traumatic event for females. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been discovered to...

A commercial truck accident typically results in catastrophic injuries for the driver and the passengers of the other vehicles.  A passenger vehicle cannot stand up to the force of an impact with a commercial truck. The size and weight of the commercial truck are so massive compared to a typical passenger vehicle that the passenger vehicle simply cannot withstand the impact. This leaves the driver and the occupants of the passenger vehicle vulnerable to severe injuries and death in a commercial truck accident. Therefore, damages...

A spinal cord injury can be serious and it can result in permanent disabilities. Immediate medical treatment is necessary to minimize the damage. If you are injured in a personal injury accident, always seek medical treatment even if you believe your injuries are not severe. Even a minor spinal cord injury can keep you from returning to work and resuming your normal daily activities. Immediate Care for a Spinal Cord Injury If a spinal cord injury is suspected, emergency medical services take special precautions at...

Have you been injured in a Sacramento motorcycle crash? Are you out of work because a reckless driver pulled out in front of your motorcycle? Are you facing thousands of dollars in expensive medical treatments because of a distracted driver? Is the insurance company for the other driver pressuring you to settle your motorcycle crash claim? If you are injured in a motorcycle crash, it is important to understand your legal rights regarding compensation for your injuries. It is also important to know what to...

There are several things you must take care of in the days and weeks after a car crash. Your top priority should be your health; however, you must also take care of various things such as reporting the accident to law enforcement and filing an insurance claim. If you take the right steps after a crash, you can maximize the amount of compensation you receive for your accident claim. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to recover from your physical injuries while dealing with insurance adjusters,...

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. During 2014, there were almost 30,000 fatal traffic accidents in the United States resulting in 32,675 deaths. In California, 3,074 people died in traffic accidents during 2014.  In some cases, the person who dies in a traffic accident is the person who actually caused the collision. It is tragic when a driver dies in a car crash; however, this does not change the fact that the driver was responsible for the collision. You may feel...

A hit and run accident on August 11 caused traffic to come to a standstill during rush hour near downtown Sacramento. The crash occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on North 16th Street. Traffic was backed up from the collision to Q Street. Information reported by The Sacramento Bee alleges that the crash was a deliberate act related to road rage. A Honda Fit crashed into a tree, injuring the four occupants. It is believed the occupants were two women and two children. All accident victims were transported to...

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, motorcycle fatalities increased in California by 12.1 percent from 2013 to 2014 (462 in 2013 to 519 in 2014). Nationwide, 4,586 motorcyclists were killed during 2014 in motorcycle crashes. It is estimated that motorcycle accidents cost over $12 billion each year in damages. Facts About The Causes of Motorcycle Crashes According to “The Hurt Report” released by the Traffic Safety Center of the University of Southern California, a review of motorcycle crashes revealed the following statistics: Collisions with other vehicles accounted for approximately...

Have you been injured in an accident? Is the insurance adjuster asking you to sign a medical release so he can obtain copies of your medical records? If so, you need to contact our office before signing any releases or providing any further information to the insurance adjuster. Regardless of how nice the insurance adjuster may be or how many times the insurance adjuster tells you he is looking out for you, the adjuster is NOT working for you. He does not have your best...