Accident Injury Blog

The answer to this question is “it depends.” Ever car accident claim is different; therefore, it is unclear whether one defense or another defense could have a significant impact on your claim. However, California does allow defendants to use the seat belt defense and, if a defendant is successful, it could have a huge impact on the amount of money you receive for your claim. If you were injured in a car accident and you were not wearing your seat belt, you need an experienced...

Accident victims who suffer burn injuries can face a lifetime of pain and mental anguish. In addition, victims often require extensive medical treatments including cosmetic surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and pain management. When the medical expense is added to the lost wages and other damages for pain and suffering, an accident claim involving a burn injury can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. To ensure you receive a fair and just settlement for your claim, you should consult with a Sacramento car accident...

The Northern California Record reported that Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Co. sued several defendants seeking reimbursement of more than $37,000 under its subrogation rights. From the complaint filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court, it appears that Allstate paid a car accident claim for its insured of $37,002.33. Allstate is alleging that one of the defendants caused the collision by rear-ending its insured’s vehicle. Therefore, the defendant should be responsible for the damages caused by the accident. Allstate seeks reimbursement of everything it paid plus interest and...

The Northern California Record is reporting that a lawsuit has been filed in the Fresno County Superior Court against California Home for the Aged, Inc. and several other defendants. The complaint alleges that the home, doing business as California Armenian Home, and other defendants are guilty of medical malpractice, elder abuse, negligence, wrongful death, willful misconduct, and violating residents’ rights. The plaintiff alleges her father died after the defendants failed to provide the required care for his chronic constipation. The complaint alleges the staff ignored symptoms and...

A San Francisco woman has filed a lawsuit in the San Francisco County Superior Court for an alleged dog attack near Josiah Avenue in June 2016. The complaint alleges that the woman suffered damages because of the dog, including medical expenses and special damages. She is alleging the defendants are responsible for her damages for their failure to contain their dog under premises liability laws. If you have been injured in a dog attack, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries. Call (916) 999-9000...

According to KSL News, a Sacramento man faces numerous charges in relation to an alleged road rage incident earlier this month in Utah. The Sacramento man is charged with several felonies including possession of a firearm by a restricted person, illegal discharge of a firearm, and aggravated assault. The charges stem from an incident of road rage earlier during the day. A couple from Colorado reported that a man in a truck they passed about 10 miles back raced up behind them and rammed their...

According to information provided by the Northern California Record, a passenger in an Uber vehicle has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco County for damages sustained in a car wreck. The complaint alleges the Uber passenger sustained injuries when the Uber driver and another driver entered an intersection at the same time causing a collision. The crash occurred at the intersection of Delores Street and 29th Street. California is a Fault State California is a fault state for insurance claims and personal injury claims. This...

Many people will be traveling for the Memorial Day holiday; therefore, you may encounter congested roads throughout the greater Sacramento area. As we get closer to the holiday weekend, remember you must take extra caution when behind the wheel to avoid being involved in a traffic accident. Safe Driving Tips for the Holiday Weekend If you are traveling this holiday weekend or you are simply trying to get to work or run errands, remember these safe driving tips to avoid a holiday traffic accident: Leave...

Being in a motorcycle accident is a traumatic life event, regardless of the severity of the accident or your injuries. When a negligent driver injures you, you must take steps to protect your right to recover a fair and just settlement for your injuries. Below are six things that can increase your chance of recovering full compensation. Call the Police. Call 911 immediately to report your accident and request an officer come to the scene. Regardless of the severity of the accident, you want to...

We use a great deal of the information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding statistics for car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents. However, we never paid very much attention to the words the NHTSA uses to describe traffic collisions involving motor vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians until this week. While researching California accident statistics, we found a curious article entitled “Crashes Aren’t Accidents Campaign.” Apparently in 1997, the NHTSA determined that “accidents” are not accidents. Using the term “accident” to describe a...