Accident Injury Blog

When someone is first learning how to drive, where do they typically start to practice? Empty parking lots, quiet back roads, carefully curated driver’s ed courses and anywhere with little risk of a collision. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone to admit that they learned to drive on the highway because the presence of large trucks and truck accidents is a major contributor to highway anxiety. Accidents involving trucks are more common than ever, especially in our COVID-19 “new normal,” where online shopping, deliveries, and...

Do you pride yourself on your ability to multitask? Maybe you can finish up notes from another project while listening in on a work meeting, jog while holding a conversation, cook three different parts of a dish while also running the laundry and supervising your toddler’s play session… At that point, you might let some bad behaviors slip in the name of being a skilled multitasker. If there’s any environment more tempting to try our hand at extreme-multitasking, it’s while we’re driving. We all know...

Construction site injuries are common. Working with large equipment, toxic chemicals, high voltage, and at great heights put workers at risk of serious injury and death. In many cases, construction site injuries result from human error, lack of safety equipment, failure to follow safety procedures, or other negligent acts. When a construction worker is injured, it is important to explore all options for recovering compensation for injuries, financial losses, and damages. Four Construction Site Injuries to Know There are many ways that a worker can...

Car accidents happen. Even the most cautious driver can make a mistake that results in a car wreck. California requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance to protect accident victims in the event of a car crash. Unfortunately, some people do not obey the law. For that reason, it is important to have sufficient uninsured motorist insurance coverage to protect yourself if an uninsured driver causes your car accident. What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? There are many reasons why a person might ignore the insurance...

A tragic traffic accident in south Sacramento involved nine vehicles. The crash happened on the southbound side of Interstate 5 at Florin Road. The crash involved a series of car accidents. One man died at the accident scene, and three people went to the hospital for care. The traffic accident involved a truck hauling plywood. A man driving a Chrysler rear-ended the truck. He was the man that died because of the accident. The multi-vehicle accident shut down the interstate for several hours as first responders worked...

A tragic car accident resulted in the death of two teenagers in Antelope. According to a statement from the California Highway Patrol, law enforcement officers responded to a speeding accident in Sacramento County near Northam Drive and Elverta Road. The accident happened at about 1:00 a.m. on September 22, 2020. Reports show that an 18-year-old driver was speeding along Elverta Road with an 18-year-old passenger in the vehicle when the driver hit a tree. The speeding accident caused the vehicle to spin around. The car struck another...

Motorcycle crashes cause a variety of injuries. A motorcyclist could spend months in recovery, which can result in substantial financial losses. If another driver caused your motorcycle accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. However, you need to prove fault and damages before receiving money for a motorcycle accident claim. Our Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers can help. Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Crashes A motorcyclist is at risk for severe and traumatic injuries in a crash. Riders have very little...

Personal injury claims can arise from a wide variety of accidents and situations. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers have extensive experience handling many types of personal injury claims including: Car Accidents Bicycle Accidents DUI Accident Brain Injuries Motorcycle Crashes Elder Abuse Claims Dog Attacks Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents (Premises Liability Claims) Truck Accidents Wrongful Death Claims It can be difficult to know when you need personal injury lawyers to handle your case. However, you can always benefit from a free consultation with one...

Car insurance premiums can be expensive. However, to operate a vehicle in California, you are required to carry minimum car insurance coverage. You may purchase additional coverage if you desire, but you are not required to do so. Uninsured motorist coverage is optional, but that does not mean you should not have it. What Are the Car Insurance Requirements in California? Every driver in California must purchase liability insurance. Liability insurance compensates accident victims when a driver causes an accident. The insurance coverage does not...

All drivers in California are required to maintain minimum liability coverage. However, many drivers do not obey the law. If an uninsured driver causes your car accident, you could end up with thousands of dollars in financial losses and damages that you must pay. You can file a personal injury lawsuit against the uninsured driver, but you might only get a worthless paper judgment that you will never be able to collect. However, if you have uninsured motorist coverage on your car insurance policy, you might be entitled...