NECK AND BACK INJURIES IN A CAR ACCIDENT
When you hear about serious injuries in a car accident that are costly and significantly impact a person’s life, the injuries usually involve amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or damage to internal organs. However, injuries that may not appear at first to be serious can often result in permanent life changes and financial stress. Back Injuries That Can Change Your Life Injury to any part of the back can result in serious medical conditions. The impact from a car crash can injury any part of...
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
When you are injured in an accident caused by another person or entity, it is easy to become overwhelmed. You may be in severe pain and struggling to understand how these injuries are going to impact your life. In addition to the physical injuries and the emotional stress caused by the accident, you are also suffering financial losses, such as property damage, lost wages, and medical bills. Our Sacramento accident attorneys can help. We can handle the insurance adjuster for you so that you can...
WHAT DOES MY ATTORNEY DO DURING A CAR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION?
Every car accident case is different, even if the collision was the result of a common reason for accidents such as failing to yield the right-of-way. Conducting a comprehensive accident investigation is important to identify and secure key evidence we can use to recover compensation for your injuries. Below are some of the steps we take when investigating a traffic accident. Review Police Report Police reports are not considered evidence in a car accident case; however, they do provide information we can use during our...
VACAVILLE CRASH INJURIES TWO ADULTS AND FIVE CHILDREN
The Daily Republic reported on the Vacaville crash that sent both drivers and all passengers to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. According to the report, the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling eastbound on Alamo Road when the driver of a Honda CRV turned in front of the Jetta at Peabody Road. The collision caused the eastbound lanes of Alamo Road, near the intersection with Peabody Road, to close for an hour while crews investigated and cleaned up the accident scene....
10 STARTLING CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC ACCIDENT STATISTICS
Driving can be very dangerous. You can take every precaution to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road, including wearing your seat belt, driving the speed limit, and limiting distractions, but you cannot control what other drivers do behind the wheel of a vehicle. When a driver makes a poor decision, the resulting car crash can change the lives of other people forever. Consider these California traffic accident statistics: 223,128 people were injured in vehicle traffic accidents during 2013 3,074 people were...
TAKE NOTES AFTER YOUR SACRAMENTO ACCIDENT
If you have been injured in an accident because of the negligent, careless, or reckless acts of another person or entity, you have the right under California personal injury laws to seek compensation for your losses, damages, and injuries. However, the process of recovering compensation is not always easy nor guaranteed. A personal injury claim is a civil matter that requires proof of fault and damages. In many cases, it can take up to a year or more to settle a personal injury claim. Therefore,...
ELEMENTS OF A SACRAMENTO, CA CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM
Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, you may have questions about who will pay your expenses and how you will recover compensation for your injuries? The first step is to contact a car accident attorney in Sacramento for a free legal consultation. Our attorney will listen to your story, ask questions, and provide you with sound legal advice about how you should proceed to recover compensation for your injuries. Two important elements in a car accident claim are proving fault and...
WHAT ARE THE TWO PARTS OF A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM?
Being injured in a traffic-related accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. The financial aspect of a motor vehicle accident can be devastating for you and for your family. Before you take any steps to settle your car accident claim, you should understand the two different parts of a Sacramento car accident claim. Property Damage Claim The property damage claim covers the damage to your vehicle and any other personal property on your body or in your vehicle at the time of the traffic...
STATEMENTS YOU SHOULD NEVER MAKE AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Being involved in a traffic accident is a traumatic experience, even if you are not seriously injured. However, even low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries. When the other driver is at fault for the crash, you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries, losses, and damages through an accident claim. Making a successful accident claim can be difficult, especially if the insurance company for the other driver is challenging fault. Therefore, there are some statements you should avoid saying after a traffic accident because...
CRITICAL STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Being in a traffic accident is a traumatic event. In a split second your life can be turned upside down by a distracted, drowsy, drunk, or reckless driver. It may be difficult to think straight after a traffic accident. You are dealing with physical pain from injuries as well as emotional stress. You may be worried about bills too. A Sacramento personal injury attorney can help you sort through the legal issues so that you can focus on your recovery. Contact the [firm-name] at (916) 999-9000 to...