CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES AND COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES
Injuries from getting hit by a car can result in long-term impairments for the accident victims. Some car accident injuries require surgery and physical therapy. Other injuries sustained in a car accident may heal with time and rest. When you...
HOW TO AVOID A HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACCIDENT ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE?
You can find heavy machinery on almost every construction site. The size and number of machines required to complete construction vary, but they all have one thing in common. Unfortunately, heavy equipment can cause traumatic injuries and deaths in construction...
SHOULD I USE A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT CALCULATOR TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF MY CLAIM?
A common myth associated with accident cases in California is the existence of a personal injury settlement calculator. The calculator is used to determine the value of your claim. Some websites offer “free settlement calculators” for accident victims who want...
FIVE COMMON SIGNS OF ELDER ABUSE
Elderly individuals may not be able to speak up when they are being subjected to abuse or neglect. Therefore, it is important to watch for common signs of elder abuse in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences. It...
TOP FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
If you are injured in a car accident, you may have questions about the steps you should take to file an injury claim. Do you contact the insurance company for the other driver? Should you agree to provide a statement...
SAFETY TIPS AFTER A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury in Sacramento and throughout the United States. Each year, thousands of people in our area are injured in automobile accidents. We often discuss the long-term consequences of a...
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DUI ACCIDENTS IN SACRAMENTO?
Alcohol-impaired driving accidents caused hundreds of thousands of injuries and deaths each year in the United States. In 2017, DUI accidents resulted in 10,874 fatalities, which totaled 29 percent of all traffic deaths that year. California had the second highest...
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT INVOLVING YOUR CHILD?
When you think about a slip and fall accident, you may not immediately think about a child as the victim. However, children can be injured in falls just as adults. Slip and fall accidents can cause spinal cord injuries and...
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE TO FILE A LAWSUIT FOR MY ACCIDENT IN CALIFORNIA?
If you are involved in a traffic accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages if the other driver was at fault. Under California’s personal injury laws, a person who causes an accident can be held...
DOES THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAY MY LOST WAGES AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
The severity of the injuries sustained in an accident typically determines whether a person misses time from work. Some accident victims may miss a few days or no time from work after an accident. However, other accident victims may be...