Accident Injury Blog

Being injured in a car accident can disrupt your entire life. It is not as if you plan on being in an accident, it just happens. Even if you are not injured, you must deal with the property damage to your vehicle. It takes time to rent a vehicle, get repair estimates, choose a body shop, and wait for your vehicle to be repaired. You are going to miss at least a few days of work. If you are injured, you could miss several days...

When you are injured in an accident, it is very important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are not transported to the emergency room from the accident scene, you should see your doctor the next day. For you to recover compensation from the party who was responsible for the accident, you must prove that you suffered damages. The best way for you to prove you were physically injured is through medical records. Medical record document your injuries, your recovery, and...

Traumatic injuries can occur in any accident. In most cases, a traumatic injury is an injury that results in life-altering conditions. The changes result from a traumatic injury varies from person to person. However, there are a few changes that are usually common for accident victims who suffer a traumatic injury because of a car crash, motorcycle accident, truck accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury accident. Work and Career For most people who suffer a traumatic injury, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to return...

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in California, will that fact impact the number of marijuana-impaired driving accidents in the state? Two studies last year may shed some light on how legalized marijuana use impacts the number of accidents caused by drug-impaired drivers. No Increase in Fatalities Caused by Marijuana-Impaired Drivers One study published in the American Journal of Public Health studied the fatality rates in crashes from 2009 through 2015 in Colorado and Washington. Both states have legalized recreational marijuana. The researchers compared fatality...

In some cases, the injuries after a car accident are easy to recognize. Injuries such as broken bones, amputations, lacerations, paralysis, and most fractures are easily diagnosed. However, some injuries might be more difficult to recognize and diagnose. For example, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, head injuries, internal injuries, and soft tissue damage can be difficult for doctors to diagnose. Therefore, a doctor might miss an injury if the doctor does not perform the proper diagnostic tests or listen to the patient’s list of complaints and symptoms. A...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Did a reckless or negligent driver cause the crash? Are you unsure what you need to do to file an accident claim with the other driver’s insurance company? If so, our Sacramento car accident attorneys can help. Our personal injury law firm represents accident victims and their families who need an attorney to aggressively pursue an accident claim to get the money they need and deserve for their injury claims. Reasons Why Car Accidents Occur in California...

Have you been injured in a traffic accident or slip and fall accident? Did a defective product cause you to be injured? If you are concerned about receiving full compensation for your injuries and damages, there are a few things you need to know about filing an injury claim in California. Our personal injury attorneys want to help you file an injury claim. You Do Need an Attorney! While an insurance adjuster will tell you he is protecting your interest and will help you receive the money you deserve for...

If you have been injured in a traffic accident, you might be wondering how much money you can receive if you file an injury claim. However, before you can receive any money for your accident claim, at least three issues must be addressed and settled. Who is at fault for the crash? If you are involved in a traffic accident, the police might charge you or the other driver with a traffic offense. The officer might also state that you and/or the other driver contributed...

Are you making resolutions for the New Year? Many people use New Year’s Day to begin a healthier lifestyle, improve finances, save money, or look for love. Whatever your resolution will be for 2018, we want to help you keep that resolution. Below are several tips that can help you stay on track in 2018 to keep your New Year’s resolutions. Think Small! Setting several smaller goals can be better than having one large goal. When you achieve goals, you feel good about what you...

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the year that was and the year that is coming. Many people choose to spend the evening with friends and family celebrating until long after the clock has struck midnight. Unfortunately, too many people will celebrate too much and then get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Sadly, the New Year will begin as a tragedy for many families. Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the United States According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person died every...