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One of the most traumatic injuries a person may suffer because of a motor vehicle accident, slip & fall accident, or other personal injury accident is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can result in complete or partial paralysis. Therefore, victims of SCI may face years of rehabilitative therapies. Even with therapy, they may still be unable to return to work or perform normal daily activities. When the spinal cord injury is caused by another person, you might be entitled to compensation to help...

Are you searching for some family-fun Halloween events for your little monsters, ghosts, princesses, and superheroes to enjoy? Below are several family-friendly events throughout Sacramento County for Halloween 2018 you might want to consider. We also include a few Halloween safety tips too! Sutter’s Fort – The Haunted Fort — Sutter’s Fort turns into a haunted fort during October where famous adventurers and pioneers return from the past to share their stories with visitors. Boo at the Zoo — Dress up your children in their favorite Halloween costume...

Paying medical bills is not a top priority for many accident victims. Accident victims are more concerned about their injuries and the medical treatments needed to help them heal from those injuries. Unfortunately, the costs of those medical treatments will become due, and medical providers will look to the accident victim for payment. If you are facing mounting medical bills from an auto accident that was not your fault, we want to help. The Sacramento car accident attorneys of The [firm-name] can help you file...

With over a million people calling Sacramento County home and hundreds of thousands of people visiting Sacramento County each year, the rental car industry is very busy. It is likely that you share the road each day with several rental cars, especially if you travel near airports, train stations, hotels, resorts, and tourist attractions. Unfortunately, a recent study claims that rental car drivers can be more aggressive, more inattentive, and display poor driving skills. Because you could be in an accident involving a rental car, it...

If you have a case, but you don’t have money to hire an attorney, what should you do? Should you accept a settlement offer by the insurance company to settle your injury claim? Do you try to represent yourself and negotiate with the insurance adjuster for the other party? The insurance company prefers that you represent yourself when settling your injury claim. Most individuals are unaware of the actual value of their claim or the laws related to accidents and injuries in California. Therefore, the...

Losing a loved one is never easy. However, when the death is preventable, the family may be entitled to compensation for damages. Money will not bring back your loved one. However, a monetary judgment is the only remedy available in a wrongful death case. Our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved one as a result of: Automobile Accidents Medical Malpractice Animal Attacks DUI Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Bicycle Accidents If you have experienced the loss of a loved one through negligence or...

If you are injured in a car accident in Sacramento, it is important that you understand the importance of medical treatment after an accident. Many people count themselves lucky if they can walk away from a car accident without any outward signs of injury or trauma. They may tell medical professionals at the accident scene that they do not need any assistance. However, some injuries may not present symptoms immediately after a crash. An accident victim may not experience symptoms of an injury for several...

Even though many people associate neck injuries with rear-end crashes, you can sustain a neck injury in any car crash that causes your head violently snap in any direction. Neck injuries in car crashes can result in chronic pain and limited range of motion. In addition, neck injuries can also cause dizziness, headaches, shoulder pain, numbness in the arms and hands, and problems with memory and concentration. It is Important to Seek Treatment for Your Neck Injury Neck injuries typically do not have outward signs...

According to California’s traffic records, 3,435 people were killed, and 254,561 people were injured in traffic accidents during 2015. Many of the accidents that occur on Sacramento roads are not preventable. However, there are some steps that you can take to help decrease the risk of being involved in a car accident. Don’t Allow Yourself to be Distracted. Distracted driving is a very common cause of car accidents. When a driver is distracted, he or she is more likely to cause an accident. While you cannot control...

When a person causes an injury through negligence or wrongdoing, California’s personal injury laws allow for compensation of damages. In many cases, the person who caused the injury has a liability insurance policy that covers the claim. For example, motorists are required to have minimum car insurance in case they cause a car accident. Businesses and homeowners have property insurance to cover claims for a fall or other injury on their property. Therefore, most accident claims are handled by the insurance provider for the at-fault...