Sacramento DUI Causing Injury News

As Super Bowl LVI approaches many people are preparing for one of the biggest party days of the year. Alcohol is often a part of the festivities and hence the increase in DUI accidents on Super Bowl Sunday. One study found a 77% increase in the risk of alcohol-related crashes throughout California on Super Bowl Sunday. Although drivers who are convicted of DUI who caused a motor vehicle accident face steep criminal penalties including possible jail time, this is often not much comfort to victims....

If you’ve suffered a traumatic injury after an accident you are probably overwhelmed with many difficulties. One of the most pressing is figuring out how to get the compensation you will need to get you through this challenging time and make you whole going forward. This is where an experienced, compassionate and local personal injury lawyer comes in. If you do an online search for “personal injury attorneys” you’ll find endless options. Why decide to go with an attorney in your area? Here are 5...

In 2019 there were 846 bicyclists who died in traffic accidents according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of these crashes could have been avoided if both drivers and cyclists obeyed traffic laws and were diligent about watching out for one another. Below are some do’s and don’ts for preventing bike accidents: DO: Time your trip wisely. Most fatal bike accidents occur between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. As the sun sets visibility is limited and sun glare can...

It’s back to school time and just as children are preparing for a new morning routine, drivers commuting to work need to adjust as well. The Automobile Association of America’s (AAA) annual campaign, “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” offers the following tips for drivers to protect children traveling to and from school: Build extra time into your morning schedule. Leave at least 15 minutes earlier than you do in the summer to compensate for congestion and bus stops. Be on the lookout for school zone...

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...

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...

When someone is first learning how to drive, where do they typically start to practice? Empty parking lots, quiet back roads, carefully curated driver’s ed courses and anywhere with little risk of a collision. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone to admit that they learned to drive on the highway because the presence of large trucks and truck accidents is a major contributor to highway anxiety. Accidents involving trucks are more common than ever, especially in our COVID-19 “new normal,” where online shopping, deliveries, and...