WHAT IS A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT DEMAND LETTER?
Drivers and passengers are not the only victims of traffic accidents in Sacramento. Pedestrians can suffer severe injuries when a vehicle strikes them. When a vehicle injures a pedestrian, the pedestrian may be entitled to compensation from the driver. A...
REAR END CAR ACCIDENTS IN SACRAMENTO CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES
Rear end car accidents or “fender benders” can be a hassle. Even minor damage requires that you report the crash to the police and your insurance company. You need to take time off work to get the vehicle repaired and...
CAN I RECOVER COMPENSATION FOR A CAR ACCIDENT IF I AM UNINSURED?
The simple answer is “maybe.” There are several factors to consider before answering this question. In the article below, our Sacramento car accident attorneys examine when an uninsured driver may obtain compensation for all damages under California’s Prop 213 law....
HOW TO AVOID A HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE?
You can find heavy machinery on almost every construction site. The size and number of machines required to complete construction vary, but they all have one thing in common. Unfortunately, heavy equipment can cause traumatic injuries and deaths in construction...
SHOULD I USE A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT CALCULATOR TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF MY CLAIM?
A common myth associated with accident cases in California is the existence of a personal injury settlement calculator. The calculator is used to determine the value of your claim. Some websites offer “free settlement calculators” for accident victims who want...
FIVE COMMON SIGNS OF ELDER ABUSE
Elderly individuals may not be able to speak up when they are being subjected to abuse or neglect. Therefore, it is important to watch for common signs of elder abuse in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences. It...
TOP FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
If you are injured in a car accident, you may have questions about the steps you should take to file an injury claim. Do you contact the insurance company for the other driver? Should you agree to provide a statement...
SAFETY TIPS AFTER A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury in Sacramento and throughout the United States. Each year, thousands of people in our area are injured in automobile accidents. We often discuss the long-term consequences of a...
THE CONSEQUENCES OF TRAUMA AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
The immediate aftermath of a traffic accident can be overwhelming. Many accident victims are in shock and unaware of the extent of their injuries. They are also unaware of the impact that the trauma of the crash will have on...
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DUI ACCIDENTS IN SACRAMENTO?
Alcohol-impaired driving accidents caused hundreds of thousands of injuries and deaths each year in the United States. In 2017, DUI accidents resulted in 10,874 fatalities, which totaled 29 percent of all traffic deaths that year. California had the second highest...