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The Sacramento Bee is reporting that The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash at Laguna Park Drive, just south of Laguna Boulevard. A motorcyclist was apparently driving south on Laguna Park Drive when the driver of a four-door sedan traveling in the opposite direction made a left-hand turn in front of the rider. The driver of the sedan and the two children in the vehicle went to the hospital, but did not appear to be injured. The motorcyclist was also transported to the...

Injuries to Children Seeing your child in pain is overwhelming and almost unbearable. You would trade places with your child if you could to protect your child from the pain. When your child is injured, your first concern is for your child and your child’s health. However, at some point, most parents begin to investigate how their child was injured. When the accident was preventable due to negligent acts, parents need to consult with an experienced Sacramento personal injury attorney immediately. An attorney can help...

What is a Spinal Cord Injury? According to the Mayo Clinic, a spinal cord injury is damage to any part of the spinal cord (vertebrae, ligaments, or disks) or the nerves at the end of the spinal cord. Because of the potential for permanent damage that affects a variety of bodily functions or causes paralysis, a spinal cord injury alters a person’s life forever. Common causes of spinal cord injuries include: Motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents Falls Acts of violence Sports and recreation injuries Alcohol Diseases Approximately 35%...

No one wants to place a loved one in a nursing home; unfortunately, there are times when it cannot be avoided. In some cases, your loved one needs constant personal and/or medical care that you are unable to provide. In those cases, a nursing home may be the best solution for a difficult situation. When you must place your loved one in a nursing home, it is vital that you take steps to ensure your love done does not become a victim of nursing home...

What Is A Pain And Suffering Journal? Have you been injured in a DUI accident? Did you fall in the grocery store because of a wet floor? Did a reckless driver collide with your bicycle causing a crash? If so, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s personal injury laws. Whenever a person is injured due to another person’s reckless, careless, or negligent acts or behavior, that person is entitled to be reimbursed for his or her economic and non-economic losses. You can help your...

Can I Be Held Responsible if My Tenant’s Dog Bites Someone? It is estimated that 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States. Dog bites are not a minor injury. One in five dog bites become infected requiring painful, long-term treatment. Victims of dog bites suffer great physical pain, scarring, disfigurement, permanent disabilities, and mental anguish. In 2014, the Los Angeles Times reported that California insurance companies received 1,919 dog bite claims for the previous year, which placed California as the top...

When you are injured in an accident caused by another party, you incur financial damages such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other out-of-pocket expenses. These are typical losses that most people experience when injured in a slip and fall accident, car crash, truck accident, medical malpractice, bicycle crash, pedestrian accident, defective product case, and other types of personal injury claims. Insurance companies for the at-fault party should reimburse you for these amounts.  Insurance companies should also compensate victims for their pain and...

Dogs are man’s best friend but what happens when a dog turns violent? Even mild-mannered dogs that have never displayed violent tendencies can bite you without warning causing traumatic injuries. Dog owners have a duty of care to ensure that their dog does not harm another person. When a dog attacks, you have the right to file dog bite claims against the owner of the dog to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. How Does California Compare to Other States for Dog Bite Claims?...

Distracted driving is a huge problem in the United States. When most people think about distracted driving, the first thought is texting while driving or talking on a mobile device while driving. However, eating and driving is becoming more common throughout the country and it is causing serious and fatal accidents. A study revealed that 80% of vehicle accidents and 65% of near misses were caused by drivers who were distracted by eating. Examples of Accidents Caused by Eating and Driving Eating and driving is blamed for...

If you were injured in a California truck accident, you may have missed a substantial amount of time from work as you struggled to recover from your injuries. In some cases, you may be unable to return to work or return to the job that you had prior to the accident. You may be wondering who is going to reimburse you for your lost income. The truck accident attorneys of [firm-name] can help you recover your lost wages and other damages. Due to the sheer...