Accident Injury Blog

When you meet with your personal injury attorney to discuss your accident, we suggest that you ask the attorney these four questions: What is my claim worth? An experienced personal injury attorney who is being honest with you will tell you that he or she needs to perform a thorough investigation to determine the correct value of your claim. Trying to value a claim too early or without enough information can result in an underpayment to you. Our lawyers want to maximize the amount of...

How do you know whether you have a valid injury claim after an accident? Can you recover money for your claim? Do you need to hire California personal injury attorney to file your claim? What kind of damages can you include in your demand for settlement of a claim? These are just some of the questions that we answer for accident victims during a free consultation and free case evaluation. Call (916) 999-9000 to get your free appointment with a California personal injury lawyer. Filing...

Sometimes it is too easy to get bogged down in the stress of preparing for the holidays instead of enjoying the season. Shopping, cleaning, wrapping, decorating, cooking, and dealing with bored children can quickly take the fun out of the holiday season. Make sure that you find time this year to enjoy the magic of the holidays with family and friends. Below is a list of holiday traditions that many families enjoy each year. We hope that you find something your family can enjoy as...

Thousands of individuals are injured in personal injury accidents each year in the United States. Negligent parties cause life-altering injuries that result in severe physical pain and emotional suffering. Accident victims lose thousands of dollars in damages including the cost of medical care, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with the accident and their injury. Our California personal injury attorneys can help. Have I Been Injured in an Accident? Some injuries are immediately known after an accident because of the nature of the injury,...

When we think about car accidents, we usually think about injuries that are easily identifiable such as broken bones, lacerations, head injuries, and back injuries. However, traffic accidents cause a wide range of injuries, including nerve damage. Nerve damage is not always easily identifiable, and many people may not consider their symptoms as injuries from the car accident. It is extremely important that you seek medical attention after an accident to determine the extent of your injuries. You need medical attention for your health and...

Do you have a friend or family member who loves to ride a motorcycle? If so, you might worry about your loved one’s safety when he or she is on the road. Sadly, thousands of riders are injured and lose their lives in motorcycle crashes in the United States. During 2015, 4,976 motorcyclists lost their lives in accidents, an eight percent increase from the prior year. California had the second highest number of motorcyclist fatalities in the nation during 2015. During that same year, roughly 88,000 riders...

Riding bicycles is something the entire family can enjoy, especially in California. Our weather and beautiful green areas make bicycling a part of everyday life for many individuals in Sacramento and throughout California. For that reason, many children receive bicycles for Christmas each year. Some children are just learning to ride a bicycle while other children are receiving new bicycles to keep pace with their level of expertise. If your little one is receiving a bicycle this year for Christmas, it is also a good...

Are you planning to travel by car this holiday season? If so, you will not be alone. Thousands of families will be on our roads this December as they travel for the holidays. When you are traveling for long distances, the cruise control feature on your vehicle can be a huge aid.  However, there are proper ways to use the cruise control feature, and there are ways to use the cruise control feature that can place you at a higher risk of being involved in...

Our Sacramento car accident attorneys are often asked about the value of claims during the free consultations we offer. While we want to answer this question for you, any answer we give you at our first meeting would be nothing more than a pure guess. If another attorney tells you he can give you the exact amount of the value of your claim during your consultation, you should consult another lawyer for a second opinion. As attorneys, we feel that we should thoroughly investigate your...

Driving anywhere in California can be tricky, especially during the holidays when traffic is heavier than other times of the year. If you drive in California, you are required to have minimum liability car insurance coverage. California is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. Therefore, if you cause a crash, you are responsible for the payment of any damages incurred by others injured in the accident. Liability insurance pays those damages up to your policy limits. In California, the minimum policy limits for bodily injury are...