Car Accident Blog

The property damage caused by a collision can be extremely disruptive. Car repairs could take days or weeks. If the car is totaled, you need to go through the trouble of trying to find a replacement vehicle that you can afford. Property damage payments for totaled vehicles often are not enough to pay for a comparable replacement vehicle. Three Things to Know About Property Damage Claims If you are dealing with a property damage claim, there are a few things that you should know. 1. ...

Personal injury claims can arise from a wide variety of accidents and situations. Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers have extensive experience handling many types of personal injury claims including: Car Accidents Bicycle Accidents DUI Accident Brain Injuries Motorcycle Crashes Elder Abuse Claims Dog Attacks Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents (Premises Liability Claims) Truck Accidents Wrongful Death Claims It can be difficult to know when you need personal injury lawyers to handle your case. However, you can always benefit from a free consultation with one...

Car insurance premiums can be expensive. However, to operate a vehicle in California, you are required to carry minimum car insurance coverage. You may purchase additional coverage if you desire, but you are not required to do so. Uninsured motorist coverage is optional, but that does not mean you should not have it. What Are the Car Insurance Requirements in California? Every driver in California must purchase liability insurance. Liability insurance compensates accident victims when a driver causes an accident. The insurance coverage does not...

All drivers in California are required to maintain minimum liability coverage. However, many drivers do not obey the law. If an uninsured driver causes your car accident, you could end up with thousands of dollars in financial losses and damages that you must pay. You can file a personal injury lawsuit against the uninsured driver, but you might only get a worthless paper judgment that you will never be able to collect. However, if you have uninsured motorist coverage on your car insurance policy, you might be entitled...

Do you know your basic legal rights following an accident in Sacramento CA? If you or someone you know has been injured in a motor vehicle accident you have certain rights guaranteed by law. You have the right to be returned to the same position you would have been in but for the motor vehicle accident and subsequent injury. You have the right to be restored to your former self physically, mentally and financially, to the fullest extent possible. Here are some specific rights you...

A tragic DUI head-on car accident left one person dead and another person arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver attempted to pass another vehicle and caused the accident. The accident occurred near East Levee Road just before noon on Elkhorn Boulevard. The driver attempting to pass using the other lane of traffic and crashed head-on into a van. The collision caused the sedan to crash into another sedan and a pickup truck that was traveling behind the...

Distracted driving accidents continue to injure and kill thousands of people each year. In 2018, distracted driving accidents injured over 400,000 people. Distracted drivers also caused the death of 2,841 people during 2018. If a distracted driver caused your injuries, you might receive compensation for damages. However, you must file an insurance claim to recover money for your injuries and losses. If the insurance company for the distracted driver refuses to pay the claim, you may need a Sacramento distracted driving accident attorney to file a personal injury lawsuit....

Has a negligent party caused an injury to you or your family member? Are you unsure about what you should do? If so, you need to act now to protect your legal rights. Getting the legal advice you need from a trusted Sacramento injury lawyer can help you protect your right to fair and just compensation for your injuries. When Do You Need to Call a Sacramento Injury Lawyer to Protect Your Legal Rights? The simple answer to that question is whenever another party causes...

According to the California Highway Patrol, a four-car crash in North Sacramento resulted in the death of one person. The multi-vehicle accident happened around 11:45 p.m. on August 3, 2020. Two vehicles were traveling west on Elkhorn Boulevard, approaching the intersection of East Levee Road. A Toyota sedan was behind an Audi sedan. The driver of the Toyota sedan suddenly moved over into the eastbound lanes crashing head-on into a Dodge van. After crashing head-on into the Dodge van, the Toyota sideswiped the Audi sedan and a...

According to The Sacramento Bee, a multi-vehicle car crash in Elk Grove claimed the life of one man and injured several others. The collision happened on Friday afternoon about 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of Laguna Boulevard and Laguna Oaks Drive. Eyewitnesses reported a speeding SUV rear-ended a Toyota Prius stopped in rush hour traffic. The Prius driver was killed in the collision. The collision began a chain reaction that involved five other vehicles. Two other people were injured in the multi-vehicle car crash. Proving Fault...