Accident Injury Blog

Being injured in an accident is a traumatic event. Even a minor injury cause result in severe pain and substantial economic loss. However, when is an injury considered “catastrophic?”  Who decides whether your injury is minor, severe, or catastrophic? Unfortunately, defining “catastrophic” is not as simple as looking up the definition in a medical or legal dictionary. What Are the Signs of a Catastrophic Injury? The definition of a catastrophic injury is something juries and courts struggle to define. In many cases, “catastrophic” can mean...

The winter storm that has been dumping snow and rain in our area is an example of why everyone needs to be aware of the dangers winter weather pose for drivers. The mega storm brought flooding along with the rain and snow to Northern California. The storm prompted many local officials to prepare for the worst, including providing sandbags to residents in some counties. While our area may not need to deal with a storm of this size very often, we do deal with winter...

Fox40 reported the story of an overturned big rig that blocked traffic on Highway 99 last week in North Sacramento. According to the news story, the truck spilled rice all over the highway causing officials to close multiple lanes for several hours. Traffic had to be diverted toward while the accident scene was cleared. It appears that the crash happened when a Toyota Corolla spun out of control on the rain-soaked road and collided with the big rig. Is Weather the Cause of The Accident? We...

The first day of 2017 rings in a new law that prohibits all handheld cell phone use while driving. The law is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by cell phone use. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), talking on a cell phone or texting is the number one source of driver distraction. In 2015, the OTS released results from a new study that revealed an increase in the use of cell phones while driving. In the press release, Office...

Whiplash has received a bad reputation as a “scam” accident injury. Many television shows and movies have made fun of this fact. However, for the victim of a whiplash injury, it is no laughing matter. Whiplash can result in long-term, chronic pain and reduction in the range of motion that impairs the person’s ability to work and take care of himself. If you have been in an accident and you are suffering from whiplash, we can help. Contact our office for a free consultation with...

Millions of people made New Year’s resolutions for 2017 — are you one of them? If so, your job now is to find ways to keep your resolutions this year. Almost one-half of Americans make resolutions each year, but only eight percent are successful. Below are tips on how you can be one of the small percentages of Americans that keep their resolutions for 2017. Don’t Stop If You Slip It is not the fact that you slip that is important. It is the fact that you...

Slip and fall accidents are more common than you might believe and falls can result in serious injuries. Below are several common causes of slip and fall accidents in Sacramento. Problems with Flooring or Surfaces One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents is the surface or the flooring. You can fall on a torn rug, broken step, crack in the pavement, or slippery surface. If a surface becomes wet due to a leak or a spill, someone can easily fall and...

As Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys, we see our fair share of myths about motorcyclists and motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face unfair and unfounded prejudices and stereotypes simply because they choose a 2-wheel motor vehicle over a 4-wheel passenger vehicle. Those stereotypes often make fighting for your right to receive full compensation for an accident claim more difficult. Our Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys fight aggressively for the right of our motorcycle accident clients to receive full compensation from the at-fault driver. If you have been injured...

In November, Californians passed Proposition 64 that legalized marijuana for recreational use. California joins Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska in legalizing recreational marijuana. In addition to California, residents of three other states (Massachusetts, Nevada, and Maine) also passed measures in November legalizing the use of recreational marijuana within their states. Under the new law, an adult 21 years of age or older can possess up to one ounce of flowers or eight grams of concentrate for personal use. In addition, an adult 21 years of...

For drivers who travel along one of the oldest mountain highways in California, the safety upgrades planned for Highway 50 by Caltrans will be a welcome addition. The Sacramento Bee reported on the $50 million safety upgrade in a story published on December 13, 2016. The project includes several key elements designed to protect drivers using this section of Highway 50. One addition will be a concrete median divider between Apple Hill and Placerville. The divider will make it safer for drivers passing close to each other...