Car Accident Blog

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to stock all vehicles in your household with essential items in case of a traffic accident or emergency. Make sure that you review with teen drivers what is in the vehicle and how to use each item. Making an accident checklist for teen drivers and leaving it in the glove compartment with the pen, paper, and camera can be very helpful and comforting after an accident. Checklist for Vehicle Emergency...

Happy Labor Day! Are you planning a last-minute trip to enjoy the long holiday weekend? If so, you are not alone. Many families and couples will head out on Friday or Saturday to enjoy the weekend. The attorneys and staff of The [firm-name] hope you enjoy your weekend and have a safe holiday with family and friends. Increased Risk of Car Accidents Labor Day is a busy travel period each year. More vehicles will be on the road as families enjoy one last get-away at...

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...

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....

A car accident can happen at any moment. In most cases, driver error causes traffic accidents, such as breaking a traffic law. Below are the five most commonly violated traffic laws that lead to car accidents in Sacramento. Violating Traffic Laws Causing Car Accidents Failing to Yield the Right of Way — A driver cannot make a left turn when another vehicle is approaching head on if there is not sufficient time to make the turn without creating a hazard to either driver. When a...

The moments immediately following a car accident are chaotic and frightening, especially if you have never been in a car accident. The weeks and months following the accident can be frustrating as you try to heal from your injuries. On top of everything, you may have an aggressive insurance adjuster demanding that you provide certain information and pushing you to settle your claim. What you do and say after a car accident can have an enormous impact on your ability to settle your claim for...

There are so many warnings for fatigued and drowsy drivers that you may wonder why anyone would drive if they are tired. We know that driving while we are tired is extremely dangerous and it increases our risk for being involved in a serious traffic accident so why do we drive tired knowing the dangers? People who drive when they are tired may be driving that way because: They are on medications that have side effects that cause drowsiness. Some people drive after working the...

How safe do you feel with self-driving vehicles on the road? If you are a little nervous about riding in a self-driving vehicle, you are not alone. AAA released a new report stating that three-quarters of individuals surveyed stated they felt “afraid” of riding in a self-driving vehicle. Only 10 percent of the respondents stated they would feel safer sharing the road with self-driving vehicles. One of the arguments for self-driving vehicles is that they reduce the risk of accidents. However, a recent Uber accident...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Are you dealing with an insurance adjuster for the other driver? Do you know your legal rights regarding a car accident claim? Is the insurance adjuster pushing you to accept a settlement? It is important that you understand your legal rights when dealing with an insurance adjuster. Many people have never been injured in a car accident; therefore, they are not aware of certain rights they have regarding a claim. An insurance adjuster may take advantage of...

We use a great deal of the information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding statistics for car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents. However, we never paid very much attention to the words the NHTSA uses to describe traffic collisions involving motor vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians until this week. While researching California accident statistics, we found a curious article entitled “Crashes Aren’t Accidents Campaign.” Apparently in 1997, the NHTSA determined that “accidents” are not accidents. Using the term “accident” to describe a...