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We want accident victims to receive a fair and just settlement for their car accident claim. The following tips can be helpful for anyone who is involved in a traffic accident. Go to the Emergency Room from the Accident Scene You need medical care after an accident, regardless of the severity of your injuries. Even if you believe your injuries are minor, it is best to be checked by a medical professional. Delaying medical care can be used against you later in your case by...

Depending on what you post, using social media after an accident can impact your ability to recover full compensation for your injuries. Regardless of your privacy settings, the information you post online may be used in a court action. A judge could order you to turn over information related to social media posts if the information is relevant to your claim. Privacy settings are not the same as privilege of information. Therefore, you must be very careful when using social media after an accident. Even...

A spinal cord injury can result in permanent loss of body functions or loss of sensation below the injury site. Victims who suffer spinal cord injuries can suffer partial or total paralysis. With total paralysis or quadriplegia, the person loses the ability to move any of his extremities or trunk while partial paralysis or paraplegia only affects part of the trunk and legs. In addition, you also have complete and incomplete injuries. When a person loses all sensation and ability to control movement below the...

When you are injured in an accident, you might be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and damages. For example, if a negligent driver causes a crash, or you slip and fall at the store, you may recover money for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. In many cases, your settlement will not be taxed; however, there are some types of compensation that can be taxed by the Internal Revenue Service or the State of California. Medical Bills and Expenses Medical expenses...

Property owners have a duty to anyone they invite on their property to make sure that there are no dangers that can cause injury or that they sufficiently warn visitors of a potential hazard. If a person is injured on private property, that person may have a claim against the property owner under California’s premises liability laws. The laws provide a way for an accident victim to sue the property owner for compensation for damages. This type of personal injury case is commonly referred to...

If you have tried to find a parking space in downtown Sacramento, you already know that it can be extremely frustrating to search for a place to park. ABC10 News reported on the issue and the steps the city is taking to try to make it easier for drivers to park in the downtown area. The Cost of Searching for a Parking Space INRIX Research released a report stating that Americans spend an average of 17 hours searching for parking spaces each year. The report was based...

Fox40 News reported that 12 to 24 people had to be treated for heat-related illnesses at the State Fair in the first few days. The triple digit temperatures are brutal for those attending the fair. The State Fair runs from July 14 through July 30 in Sacramento. Common heat-related illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sun burn, and heat rash. Because the hot weather is expected throughout the fair, those attending should take precautions against heat-related illnesses. One way is to take advantage of some of...

When you get into your car, you expect your car to operate as it is intended to operate — safely. You expect all the various parts and components to operate safely. However, when a car part malfunctions and results in a car accident, who is to blame? Are you responsible for the damages caused by a defective car part? Anytime you are involved in a Sacramento car accident; you want a personal injury attorney on your side to determine who is responsible for the damages....

When you are in a traffic-related accident, you call 911 to have the police come to the scene to investigate the crash. The police officer files an accident report based on his or her investigation. However, this report may not include all information related to the crash.  Furthermore, the officer may not have considered everything when he or she made a decision regarding fault. Because proving fault is essential for recovering damages in a personal injury case, you need an experienced Sacramento attorney to conduct...

It is impossible to place a value on the pain and suffering a victim and his or her family suffers after a personal injury accident. Because the legal system cannot undo what has already been done, the only recourse it can provide is a monetary award for the accident victim. However, there is not a standard formula for calculating the value of a personal injury claim. Several factors impact how much you can receive for your claim. Hiring an experienced Sacramento personal injury attorney can...