Accident Injury Blog

If you were injured in a traffic accident in California, you might be entitled to recover compensation from the other driver for your damages and injuries. However, you must prove that the other driver is liable for your damages. An experienced Sacramento car accident lawyer can help you gather the evidence necessary to prove the elements of liability in a personal injury case. The Driver Owed You a Duty of Care For the other driver to be liable, he must have owed a duty of...

The NHTSA reports that 3,477 people died and approximately 391,000 people were injured in traffic accidents involving distracted drivers. This represents 15 percent of the injury crashes and 10 percent of the fatal crashes for that year. There is a lengthy list of attributes included in driver distractions in the NHTSA’s report. However, the five actions below are common reasons we see for distracted driving accidents. Cell Phone Use Cell phone use is one of the most common causes of distracted driving accidents throughout the nation. Instead...

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to stock all vehicles in your household with essential items in case of a traffic accident or emergency. Make sure that you review with teen drivers what is in the vehicle and how to use each item. Making an accident checklist for teen drivers and leaving it in the glove compartment with the pen, paper, and camera can be very helpful and comforting after an accident. Checklist for Vehicle Emergency...

Happy Labor Day! Are you planning a last-minute trip to enjoy the long holiday weekend? If so, you are not alone. Many families and couples will head out on Friday or Saturday to enjoy the weekend. The attorneys and staff of The [firm-name] hope you enjoy your weekend and have a safe holiday with family and friends. Increased Risk of Car Accidents Labor Day is a busy travel period each year. More vehicles will be on the road as families enjoy one last get-away at...

We want accident victims to receive a fair and just settlement for their car accident claim. The following tips can be helpful for anyone who is involved in a traffic accident. Go to the Emergency Room from the Accident Scene You need medical care after an accident, regardless of the severity of your injuries. Even if you believe your injuries are minor, it is best to be checked by a medical professional. Delaying medical care can be used against you later in your case by...

Depending on what you post, using social media after an accident can impact your ability to recover full compensation for your injuries. Regardless of your privacy settings, the information you post online may be used in a court action. A judge could order you to turn over information related to social media posts if the information is relevant to your claim. Privacy settings are not the same as privilege of information. Therefore, you must be very careful when using social media after an accident. Even...

A spinal cord injury can result in permanent loss of body functions or loss of sensation below the injury site. Victims who suffer spinal cord injuries can suffer partial or total paralysis. With total paralysis or quadriplegia, the person loses the ability to move any of his extremities or trunk while partial paralysis or paraplegia only affects part of the trunk and legs. In addition, you also have complete and incomplete injuries. When a person loses all sensation and ability to control movement below the...

When you are injured in an accident, you might be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and damages. For example, if a negligent driver causes a crash, or you slip and fall at the store, you may recover money for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. In many cases, your settlement will not be taxed; however, there are some types of compensation that can be taxed by the Internal Revenue Service or the State of California. Medical Bills and Expenses Medical expenses...

With all the rain that Californians have put up with this year, it may be hard to believe that we usually enjoy some of the best weather in the United States. On most days, we are battling the right sunlight when we are driving. However, bright sunshine can be as dangerous of a driving condition as rain, smog, snow, or fog. Sun glares can temporarily blind you to the traffic and the road ahead. If the sun hits a building or another vehicle just right,...

Early this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its Traffic Safety Facts for bicyclists and other cyclists. During 2015, there were 818 cyclists killed and 45,000 cyclists were injured in traffic-related crashes. The number of people killed in bicycle accidents increased 12.2 percent from the number of cyclists killed in 2014. California had the second highest number of deaths in bicycle accidents for 2015. During that year, 129 cyclists lost their lives in traffic-related accidents in California. Our state was second to...