CAN I STILL FILE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM IF THE OTHER DRIVER WAS KILLED IN THE COLLISION?
Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. During 2014, there were almost 30,000 fatal traffic accidents in the United States resulting in 32,675 deaths. In California, 3,074 people died in traffic accidents during 2014. In some cases,...
SACRAMENTO HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT INJURES FOUR
A hit and run accident on August 11 caused traffic to come to a standstill during rush hour near downtown Sacramento. The crash occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on North 16th Street. Traffic was backed up from the collision to Q...
COMMON CAUSES OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, motorcycle fatalities increased in California by 12.1 percent from 2013 to 2014 (462 in 2013 to 519 in 2014). Nationwide, 4,586 motorcyclists were killed during 2014 in motorcycle crashes. It is estimated that motorcycle accidents cost...
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER ASKS FOR MY MEDICAL RECORDS?
Have you been injured in an accident? Is the insurance adjuster asking you to sign a medical release so he can obtain copies of your medical records? If so, you need to contact our office before signing any releases or...
BACK TO SCHOOL – 7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR TEEN & PASSENGERS SAFE
Back-to-school season brings with it lots of excitement for teens as they gain more independence. Daily commutes to school, homecomings, football games, and proms. You’re going to worry when your kids are out on the road, sure, but Tiemann Law...
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK A SACRAMENTO PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Have you been injured in a truck accident? Did a distracted driver cut you off and cause you to crash your motorcycle? Were you injured by a reckless driver while you were crossing the street? Did you slip and fall...
TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
If you have been injured in an accident, you are probably experiencing many emotions. You may not know where to turn to get help as you struggle to recover from your injuries while providing for your needs and for your...
ARE YOU THE VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY POKÉMON GO?
Have you seen adults walking around looking at their cell phone as if they are using it as a microscope or binoculars? Do they seem oblivious to what is going on around them as they stare at the cell phone...
CAR CROSSES CENTER LINE CAUSING ACCIDENT IN FOLSOM
KCRA3 reported that on July 22, a vehicle crossed the center line and crashed into another vehicle on Empire Ranch Road between Woodhead Street and Broadstone Parkway. According to law enforcement, it is unknown at this time why the driver crossed...
IS DISTRACTED DRIVING JUST CELL PHONE USE?
Distracted driving has become one of the most common reasons for traffic accidents and traffic fatalities in America. During 2014, 10 percent of traffic fatalities and 18 percent of injuries from traffic crashes were caused by distracted drivers. A total...