DUI Causing Injury Blog

Has a negligent party caused an injury to you or your family member? Are you unsure about what you should do? If so, you need to act now to protect your legal rights. Getting the legal advice you need from a trusted Sacramento injury lawyer can help you protect your right to fair and just compensation for your injuries. When Do You Need to Call a Sacramento Injury Lawyer to Protect Your Legal Rights? The simple answer to that question is whenever another party causes...

According to the California Highway Patrol, a four-car crash in North Sacramento resulted in the death of one person. The multi-vehicle accident happened around 11:45 p.m. on August 3, 2020. Two vehicles were traveling west on Elkhorn Boulevard, approaching the intersection of East Levee Road. A Toyota sedan was behind an Audi sedan. The driver of the Toyota sedan suddenly moved over into the eastbound lanes crashing head-on into a Dodge van. After crashing head-on into the Dodge van, the Toyota sideswiped the Audi sedan and a...

Are you a victim of a commercial truck accident? If so, you can benefit from the advice, support, and guidance of a Sacramento truck accident attorney. Semi-truck accidents are very different from other types of car accidents. The parties involved, trucking regulations, aggressive insurance companies, large trucking companies, and complex evidence are just a few of the reasons that you need an experienced truck accident attorney to help you with an injury claim.

A West Sacramento family has five wrecked cars thanks to one drunk driver. The drunk driving accident happened just before 9:00 at night on July 23, 2020. Donald Sanders said that the accident scene was chaotic. A girl was hysterical, and a guy was on the ground unconscious. Mr. Sanders had just returned home when the accident occurred. According to police, a 19-year-old driver hit all five of the family’s vehicles parked in front of their West Acre Road home. The driver was allegedly drunk at the...

When another party causes an injury by accident, negligence, or intentional wrongdoing, that person can be held liable for the victim’s damages. Damages include medical bills for treatment and care. It also includes the cost of personal care and in-home health care. However, holding the party responsible for your accident liable for your medical expenses can be challenging. Reimbursement for medical bills may be included in injury claims related to: Motor vehicle accidents Dog bite injuries and animal attacks DUI accidents Pedestrian accidents Bicycle accidents...

The steps that you take after your injury can hurt your chance of success in a personal injury case. Without an attorney to guide you through the process of filing a claim and negotiating a settlement, it can be easy to wander into various pitfalls that might cause you to lose a personal injury case Being injured through no fault of your own is frustrating. It can also be painful and emotionally stressful. In many cases, an unexpected injury can cause financial hardships. The injury...

Sacramento is a popular tourist destination. People also travel to Sacramento for business purposes. When people travel to Sacramento, there is a chance that they may be involved in a car accident. An out-of-state driver is expected to follow the traffic laws for California. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. If an out-of-state driver causes a car accident, the driver can be held liable for damages and losses just like any other California driver. However, filing a personal injury claim against an out-of-state...

An intoxicated driver is a dangerous driver. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increases the chance of a traffic accident. Even though California has strict DUI laws, thousands of drivers across the state choose to ignore those laws each day. Sadly, some of those drivers cause Sacramento DUI accidents that result in severe injuries and death for innocent victims. If a drunk driver injured you, you might receive compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses from the driver or the insurance company. However,...

If you are injured in a California DUI accident, you may wonder how you prove that the drunk driver is liable for your injuries and damages. Proving liability in a DUI accident may not be as easy as you assume. Even if the driver is convicted of a drunk driving charge, you must prove that the driver caused the car crash that resulted in your injuries. Proof of intoxication is not the same as proof of liability for a car accident. Our Sacramento DUI accident...

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only against the law, but it is also potentially dangerous and deadly. A drunk driver puts himself and all others on the road in danger. When a DUI accident occurs, who is responsible for paying the victims for damages and losses caused by the accident? Do I need to sue a drunk driver to get paid after an accident? Does the drunk driver’s insurance company pay me for my damages? Our Sacramento DUI accident attorneys...