Car Accident Blog

When you have been in a car accident, it can result in injuries all over your body. Some of these injuries can cause permanent damage and prevent you from living your life to the fullest. While some injuries can be minor and take days to heal, others can take years, and some may never mend. Hurt Upon Impact Smaller injuries like minor cuts heal more quickly than more serious issues. If you are in an accident, you will likely experience cuts on your body, and...

Studies have shown that one of the most effective ways to prevent a car accident is to drive predictively - that is, to look on at your neighboring drivers and stay “two steps ahead” to predict what their next move might be. This sounds akin to mind reading which, as we all know, is not possible. So how can it be done? As it turns out, predictive driving is less like mind reading and more like figuring out what the cars and trucks around you...

Have you ever experienced something that led to you sustaining an injury, but you felt unsure if that experience would be considered “bad” enough to file a personal injury lawsuit? Perhaps the latter has never even crossed your mind until now. You’re not alone! Many people experience events that can alter the course of their life or certainly make their lives more difficult for a significant amount of time, yet they’re left to figure it out on their own. This exact situation puts hundreds upon...

If you’re still on the fence about whether to bother hiring an attorney for your personal injury case, keep reading! When it comes to personal injury cases, the age-old saying that “less is more” doesn’t apply. There is a world of difference between the quick and easy option or choosing a team of professionals to fight for you. There are many reasons why hiring a personal injury lawyer will be beneficial for you and your case. We’ve focused on the top 10 reasons to keep...

Do you pride yourself on your ability to multitask? Maybe you can finish up notes from another project while listening in on a work meeting, jog while holding a conversation, cook three different parts of a dish while also running the laundry and supervising your toddler’s play session… At that point, you might let some bad behaviors slip in the name of being a skilled multitasker. If there’s any environment more tempting to try our hand at extreme-multitasking, it’s while we’re driving. We all know...

Car accidents happen. Even the most cautious driver can make a mistake that results in a car wreck. California requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance to protect accident victims in the event of a car crash. Unfortunately, some people do not obey the law. For that reason, it is important to have sufficient uninsured motorist insurance coverage to protect yourself if an uninsured driver causes your car accident. What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? There are many reasons why a person might ignore the insurance...

A tragic traffic accident in south Sacramento involved nine vehicles. The crash happened on the southbound side of Interstate 5 at Florin Road. The crash involved a series of car accidents. One man died at the accident scene, and three people went to the hospital for care. The traffic accident involved a truck hauling plywood. A man driving a Chrysler rear-ended the truck. He was the man that died because of the accident. The multi-vehicle accident shut down the interstate for several hours as first responders worked...

A tragic car accident resulted in the death of two teenagers in Antelope. According to a statement from the California Highway Patrol, law enforcement officers responded to a speeding accident in Sacramento County near Northam Drive and Elverta Road. The accident happened at about 1:00 a.m. on September 22, 2020. Reports show that an 18-year-old driver was speeding along Elverta Road with an 18-year-old passenger in the vehicle when the driver hit a tree. The speeding accident caused the vehicle to spin around. The car struck another...

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...