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Your back is an important part of your body, made up of complex parts that play key roles in how you move and function. A car accident can result in damage to any one of these parts, causing long-term and permanent damage. A herniated disc is just one possible back injury you can sustain in a motor vehicle accident. What is a Herniated Disc? Discs are circular parts of the spine that are located in between each vertebra of the spine. The job of a...

CBS Sacramento reported on an accident last week near Merced that resulted in the deaths of three people. According to the new story, the accident happened Wednesday morning on the northbound side of Highway 99 just south of Mission Avenue. CHP was still investigating the accident but from what was known a pickup truck heading south crossed the center line and collided with an SUV. Both the driver and the passenger in the pickup truck were residents of Modesto. The driver of the SUV was...

Becoming a doctor requires many years of school and training. During school, many students learn to live on a few hours of sleep as the study for mid-terms and final exams. When these young doctors graduate from medical school, they are expected to work long, grueling hours as residents to learn more about the practice of medicine. However, is a doctor’s work hours a danger for patients? How Long Do Residents Work? At this time, a resident can work up to 16 hours in a...

CBS Sacramento reported a story about a wrong-way car crash on Interstate 80 last week. The car crash occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 just east of the Northgate Boulevard exit. It was raining that day; however, there was no rain in the area at the time of the accident. From the report, it appears a woman was traveling the wrong way near the Raley Boulevard exit when she sideswiped a vehicle. She continued westbound in the wrong lane colliding with another vehicle....

In the minutes and hours following a car accident, the flood of adrenaline and endorphins may mask some of your symptoms. It may appear that you were not injured in the car accident when in reality you suffered soft tissue damage. Damage to your tendons, muscles, and ligaments can make itself known in the days and weeks following the accident. You may begin to experience reduced mobility in addition to increased swelling and pain. It is important not to ignore these symptoms of soft tissue...

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 and snow to Northern California. The storm prompted many local officials to prepare for the worst, including providing sandbags to residents in some counties. While our area may not need to deal with a storm of this size very often, we do deal with winter...

For drivers who travel along one of the oldest mountain highways in California, the safety upgrades planned for Highway 50 by Caltrans will be a welcome addition. The Sacramento Bee reported on the $50 million safety upgrade in a story published on December 13, 2016. The project includes several key elements designed to protect drivers using this section of Highway 50. One addition will be a concrete median divider between Apple Hill and Placerville. The divider will make it safer for drivers passing close to each other...

A long-awaited section of Sacramento freeway that has been under construction for five years opened last week according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. A new 10-mile segment of Interstate 80 from the Yolo County line to Watt Avenue now has a carpool lane on the westbound side.  The opening of the carpool lane is part of the $136 million freeway widening project. Crews will continue to work on the eastbound carpool lane that is expected to be finished later this month. The improvements were...

Head injuries are common in car accidents. The force of the impact causes your body to be thrown forward so that your head strikes the steering wheel or the dashboard. A side impact can result in your head hitting the window or doorframe. Even if your head does not strike an object, you could suffer brain damage from the force of the impact causing your brain to move violently within your skull. Common Signs of a Concussion If you or your child was in a...

Is an insurance adjuster telling you that you cannot recover full compensation for your car accident claim because of a pre-existing medical condition? If so, you need to understand your legal rights!  Using a pre-existing medical condition to deny or decrease the value of an accident claim is a common tactic for many insurance companies. Before you discuss your claim any further with the insurance adjuster or sign any documents, contact our Sacramento car accident attorney for a free consultation. Call our office at (916) 999-9000 to...