Accident Injury Blog

When you hear about serious injuries in a car accident that are costly and significantly impact a person’s life, the injuries usually involve amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or damage to internal organs. However, injuries that may not appear at first to be serious can often result in permanent life changes and financial stress. Back Injuries That Can Change Your Life Injury to any part of the back can result in serious medical conditions. The impact from a car crash can injury any part of...

When you hear about serious injuries in a car accident that are costly and significantly impact a person’s life, the injuries usually involve amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or damage to internal organs. However, injuries that may not appear at first to be serious can often result in permanent life changes and financial stress. Back Injuries That Can Change Your Life Injury to any part of the back can result in serious medical conditions. The impact from a car crash can injury any part of...

Fatigued driving, also referred to as drowsy driving, has become a major concern in the United States. A poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that more than a third of Americans have fallen asleep while driving. In addition, 60 percent of the respondents admit they operated a motor vehicle while drowsy during the past year. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), about 100,000 traffic accidents in the United States each year involve fatigued driving. These fatigued driving accidents result in roughly 71,000 injuries...

Motorcycling is increasing in popularity in Sacramento and throughout the United States. As more people search for cost-effective means of transportation, motorcycles are becoming a solution. For many, it is more about enjoying the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery in and around Sacramento. Whatever the reason, motorcycling is becoming a very popular activity. Unfortunately, other drivers may not pay enough attention to the road to notice motorcycles. Distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving are common reasons for motorcycle accidents. Road debris and road conditions also account...

The holidays are a wonderful time of year. The holiday season is filled with family, friends, and wonderful holiday traditions. The holidays also bring traffic, stress, and frustration along with the merrymaking. Millions of people travel during the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing through the New Year. Because more people will be on the roads during the holidays and nerves can be on edge as everyone tries to get those last-minute errands finished or get out of town, it is important to stay...

When you are injured in an accident caused by another person or entity, it is easy to become overwhelmed. You may be in severe pain and struggling to understand how these injuries are going to impact your life. In addition to the physical injuries and the emotional stress caused by the accident, you are also suffering financial losses, such as property damage, lost wages, and medical bills. Our Sacramento accident attorneys can help. We can handle the insurance adjuster for you so that you can...

CBS Sacramento reported a fatal car accident in Elk Grove involving three vehicles on November 2, 2016. According to the news story, the accident occurred in the 9900 block of Grant Line Road. Elk Grove police confirmed that one person was killed because of the collision. It was unknown at the time of the report which driver was killed or if anyone else was injured in the accident. It is believed that a car was leaving a storage facility when it pulled out in front of...

Every car accident case is different, even if the collision was the result of a common reason for accidents such as failing to yield the right-of-way. Conducting a comprehensive accident investigation is important to identify and secure key evidence we can use to recover compensation for your injuries. Below are some of the steps we take when investigating a traffic accident. Review Police Report Police reports are not considered evidence in a car accident case; however, they do provide information we can use during our...

When you are in a traffic accident, one of your priorities is getting a working vehicle. You need to have a reliable means of transportation to get to work, take the kids to school, and run errands for your family. You do not have the money to pay to repair your vehicle. Unfortunately, you are at the mercy of the insurance company for the other driver. Once you file an insurance claim, the insurance company can respond in one of several ways.

Parking lots can be very dangerous places. Thousands of injuries occur in parking lots each year in the United States. For this reason, personal injury laws in California allow victims to pursue parking lot owners and others for injuries from parking lot accidents. Some of the injuries that may be compensable under personal injury laws include: Falls Thousands of people fall in parking lots each year in the United States. A property owner has the responsibility to maintain a parking lot to avoid dangerous conditions...