Accident Injury Blog

Commercial trucks are involved in thousands of truck accidents each year. In 2015, roughly 116,000 people were injured, and 4,067 people were killed in large truck accidents. These numbers represented a four percent increase from the previous year. Over three-fourths of those deaths and injuries sustained in a truck accident were sustained by people who were not in the truck at the time of the crash. Because of the size of a large truck, drivers and occupants of other vehicles are at an elevated risk of death or...

Have you developed epilepsy after being involved in a car accident? Did you suffer a head injury in a traffic accident before being diagnosed with epilepsy? If so, your car accident might have been the cause of your epilepsy. You may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Call (916)1 999-9000 to speak with a Sacramento car accident attorney free of charge. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder that can cause abnormal brain activity, which can cause periods of unusual behavior and seizures. There are several types of...

In most cases, your commute to work is without any events, other than possibly being stuck in a traffic jam. Unfortunately, for some drivers, their commute is interrupted by a traffic accident. The immediate surge of emotion and adrenaline can make it difficult to think. When panic sets in, you may find it almost impossible to take the steps you need to take after a Sacramento traffic accident. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a step-by-step checklist of what to do after...

Being in a car accident is a traumatic event for anyone. However, for an expectant mother, a car accident can be a tragic event for her and her unborn child. The mother not only worries about her health, but the health and well-being of her child. Sadly, many things can go wrong for a pregnant woman after a car accident. Pregnancy Risks from a Car Accident Stress from the Accident — Even if there are no other injuries, the stress from the accident can take a...

Severe burns can be sustained in a car accident because of several causes. The vehicle can catch on fire during impact or after the collision. Chemical burns can result from chemicals spilling from the vehicle or other vehicles or releasing from airbags. Friction burns or abrasions are common in motorcycle accidents and when victims are thrown from a vehicle. Regardless of how you suffered the burn, a burn can increase your pain and suffering, both physical suffering and emotional pain. Accident victims who suffer from burns in...

Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries to a motorcyclist. A motorcycle does not provide the same level of protection for the rider as a car or truck provides for a driver. Therefore, a rider can suffer traumatic injuries because of the impact of the collision, including spinal cord injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and amputations. The damages can be quite substantial. Your first step is to seek medical attention. After you have been treated for your injuries, you need to call our office for...

If you are involved in a truck accident case, it is very important that you consult a San Leandro truck accident lawyer about filing an injury claim. Truck accident claims can be complex and move very quickly at the beginning of the case. Therefore, you want an attorney who has experience handling these types of traffic accident cases to protect your best interests against large insurance companies and huge trucking companies. Four Common Questions About Truck Accidents in San Leandro We understand you may have...

Has a negligent driver or a defective product caused your injury? Did a fall or other accident cause your injury? If so, you might be entitled to receive money for your injuries. However, you must file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages. Under California’s Statute of Limitations, your time to file a claim is restricted. Therefore, we urge you to contact our office to consult with a Sacramento personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Do not delay seeking legal counsel....

A new report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) be lowered from .08 to .05 in the United States. In addition, the report recommends other changes that could reduce the number of drunk driving incidents. Other recommendations made by the authors include: Providing effective treatment for DUI offenders; Strengthen methods for prohibiting the sale of alcohol to people under 21 years of age; Increase taxes on alcohol sales; and, Mandate ignition interlock laws for all...

For commuters trying to leave Oakland by the Bay Bridge last week, the commute took much longer. For commuters sitting in the bumper-to-bumper traffic on Bay Bridge, the traffic jam might have appeared to be caused by road construction or a terrible traffic accident. However, the backup was caused by a problem with the metering lights for Bay Bridge. Software Glitch Causes Severe Backup According to a story by ABC7, the metering lights at the toll plaza malfunctioned causing the severe traffic jam. Cars were backed...