Car Accident Blog

Did you know that over 9,000 car accidents occur every year because of sun glare? Behind ice, rain, and snow, it’s the most common environmental cause of motor vehicle crashes. Sun glare can literally blind a driver, making it impossible to see the road. It only takes a few seconds of glare for an accident to happen. Below are some ways to cut the glare and be safer on the road. Adjust your drive time. Right after sunrise and right before sunset is the danger...

As the end of the school year draws near teens are itching to be done and get out and enjoy some summer fun. This year that desire may be particularly ramped up due to the restrictions young people have endured during the last two school years because of the coronavirus pandemic. Although your child may be chomping at the bit to get behind the wheel and head off to enjoy activities with their friends, it’s your role to help them stay safe and mindful of...

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...