Car Accident Blog

California requires all drivers to provide proof of financial responsibility for vehicles operated within the state. Most individuals purchase car insurance coverage to meet the requirements for financial responsibility. The state has set minimum coverage amounts for liability insurance that each driver must purchase. The current car insurance requirements for California drivers are: Bodily injury coverage (liability coverage) in the amount of $15,000 for injury or death to one individual Bodily injury coverage of $30,000 for injury or death per incident Property damage coverage in the amount...

Traffic in Sacramento can be challenging. For Sacramento residents, car accidents are nothing out of the ordinary. However, do you know what you should do if you are involved in a car accident? The steps you take immediately after a car accident can have a significant impact on your ability to recover full compensation for an accident claim. Our Sacramento car accident lawyers have compiled a short car accident checklist. In the aftermath of a car crash, it can help to have a checklist to...

Injuries from getting hit by a car can result in long-term impairments for the accident victims. Some car accident injuries require surgery and physical therapy. Other injuries sustained in a car accident may heal with time and rest. When you suffer injuries in a crash caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation from that driver. However, recovering compensation from the insurance provider for the driver can be difficult. Proving that you were injured and suffered damages is a crucial step in the...

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 possible rent a vehicle to use while your car is in the shop. However, rear end car accidents can also cause severe injuries. Some rear-end crashes result in catastrophic injuries that take months or years to heal. Some victims never fully heal from their injuries....

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 to the insurance adjuster? Does the insurance company pay your medical bills as they become due? Should you contact a Sacramento car accident attorney? A Sacramento car accident attorney can answer your questions. An attorney can also help you take the necessary steps to protect...

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 car accident and how to protect your rights. However, it is also important to discuss how to keep yourself safe immediately following a car crash. Be Careful if You Must Get Out of Your Vehicle Some people are injured because they exit their vehicles in...

When you think about a slip and fall accident, you may not immediately think about a child as the victim. However, children can be injured in falls just as adults. Slip and fall accidents can cause spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, which can cause long-term impairments for children. If your child is injured in a fall, you should not assume that your child is at fault. In some cases, the environment could be the reason for the fall. Whether your child falls on...

The severity of the injuries sustained in an accident typically determines whether a person misses time from work. Some accident victims may miss a few days or no time from work after an accident. However, other accident victims may be out of work for weeks or months after a crash, especially if they require surgery to treat their injuries. If an accident victim does not cause the collision, he or she is entitled to compensation for their injuries, losses, and damages. Lost wages is common...

Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away; however, the holiday shopping frenzy is well underway. Unfortunately, great deals are not the only things that many shoppers may find this year. Some shoppers may find themselves involved in parking lot accidents while bargain hunting for the perfect holiday gift. Parking Lot Crashes Increase During the Holiday Season When we hear about a traffic accident, we usually assume it occurred on the interstate, highway, or other road or street in or around Sacramento. However, over...

Each year, millions of people are involved in car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, 37,461 people died, and over 3.1 million people were injured in traffic accidents in 2016. In California during 2016, the OTS reports that deaths from traffic accidents increased by seven percent from 3,387 in 2015 to 3,623 in 2016. In addition, thousands of people were injured in California traffic accidents that year. Our Sacramento car accident attorneys assist victims as they seek compensation for their injuries and damages. If you are...