CAN I SUE A DRIVER IF I WAS JAYWALKING?
One of the safest places to cross the street is in a crosswalk or at an intersection. However, crossing the road in a crosswalk does not guarantee you will not be injured in a pedestrian accident. Even though drivers are...
DID YOU SUFFER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY IN YOUR ACCIDENT?
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,...
WINTER WEATHER DRIVING TIPS FROM YOUR SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
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...
OVERTURNED BIG RIG BLOCKS ROAD IN SACRAMENTO
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...
SACRAMENTO DRIVERS – PUT DOWN THAT CELL PHONE
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...
IS WHIPLASH A SERIOUS ACCIDENT INJURY?
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,...
CAN YOU KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?
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...
WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF SACRAMENTO SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS?
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...
DO YOU BELIEVE THESE MOTORCYCLE MYTHS?
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...
Will Recreational Marijuana Increase California Traffic Accidents?
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...