Car Accident Blog

For commuters trying to leave Oakland by the Bay Bridge last week, the commute took much longer. For commuters sitting in the bumper-to-bumper traffic on Bay Bridge, the traffic jam might have appeared to be caused by road construction or a terrible traffic accident. However, the backup was caused by a problem with the metering lights for Bay Bridge. Software Glitch Causes Severe Backup According to a story by ABC7, the metering lights at the toll plaza malfunctioned causing the severe traffic jam. Cars were backed...

Being injured in a car accident can disrupt your entire life. It is not as if you plan on being in an accident, it just happens. Even if you are not injured, you must deal with the property damage to your vehicle. It takes time to rent a vehicle, get repair estimates, choose a body shop, and wait for your vehicle to be repaired. You are going to miss at least a few days of work. If you are injured, you could miss several days...

In some cases, the injuries after a car accident are easy to recognize. Injuries such as broken bones, amputations, lacerations, paralysis, and most fractures are easily diagnosed. However, some injuries might be more difficult to recognize and diagnose. For example, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, head injuries, internal injuries, and soft tissue damage can be difficult for doctors to diagnose. Therefore, a doctor might miss an injury if the doctor does not perform the proper diagnostic tests or listen to the patient’s list of complaints and symptoms. A...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Did a reckless or negligent driver cause the crash? Are you unsure what you need to do to file an accident claim with the other driver’s insurance company? If so, our Sacramento car accident attorneys can help. Our personal injury law firm represents accident victims and their families who need an attorney to aggressively pursue an accident claim to get the money they need and deserve for their injury claims. Reasons Why Car Accidents Occur in California...

The holidays are a wonderful time to be a child. From being out of school and receiving gifts to spending time with family and friends, the holidays delight and thrill children of all ages. However, the holidays can also be dangerous for children for several reasons. Below are safety tips for the holidays from our child injury lawyers to help reduce the risk of injury to your child. Pedestrian Accidents With children out of school for the holidays and more drivers on the road running...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its report on drowsy driving during 2015 last month. Drowsy driving is an extremely dangerous driving condition that has claimed the lives of thousands of people and injured thousands more. The report looks at drowsy driving over a five-year period from 2011 through 2015. Some of the findings in the report include: From 2011 through 2015, 4,121 people died in accidents involving drowsy driving. During the same five-year period, there were 396,000 traffic accidents involving drowsy drivers. Property damage...

Have you been in a car accident? Did a reckless, negligent, or careless driver cause a traffic accident that resulted in your injury? Have you and your family suffered physical, emotional, and financial damages because of a distracted, fatigued, drunk, or speeding driver? If so, we want you to know three very important things about car accident claims in Sacramento. Contact Your Insurance Company Even though the collision may not have been your fault, you are still required to contact your insurance company to report...

If you told the other driver or anyone else that you were sorry for the accident, the insurance company for the other driver may use that against you when you file your accident claim. While saying you are sorry for an accident is not an admission of fault, it can make your accident claim more difficult. If you believe you may have inadvertently admitted fault for an accident, you must begin protecting yourself now by contacting our Sacramento car accident attorney. Our lawyers can help you...

Each car accident is different, and the injuries sustained in the accident are unique to that collision. However, some injuries are more common in traffic accidents. Common traffic accident injuries include: Broken bones and fractures Abrasions and lacerations Head injuries, including closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries Back and spinal cord injuries Neck injuries and whiplash Injuries to the torso Hand and face injuries In addition to the above injuries, some injuries are less common, but the injuries are severe and can result in life-threatening and...

Have you been injured by a reckless or negligent driver? Did a defective car part or a dangerous road condition cause a crash? If you have been injured in a traffic accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation from the party who caused your accident. Financial Costs of a Sacramento Traffic Accident Traffic accidents result in billions of dollars in financial losses each year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control estimated that lost wages and medical costs from crash deaths alone...