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In most cases, your commute to work is without any events, other than possibly being stuck in a traffic jam. Unfortunately, for some drivers, their commute is interrupted by a traffic accident. The immediate surge of emotion and adrenaline can make it difficult to think. When panic sets in, you may find it almost impossible to take the steps you need to take after a Sacramento traffic accident. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a step-by-step checklist of what to do after...

Being in a car accident is a traumatic event for anyone. However, for an expectant mother, a car accident can be a tragic event for her and her unborn child. The mother not only worries about her health, but the health and well-being of her child. Sadly, many things can go wrong for a pregnant woman after a car accident. Pregnancy Risks from a Car Accident Stress from the Accident — Even if there are no other injuries, the stress from the accident can take a...

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in California, will that fact impact the number of marijuana-impaired driving accidents in the state? Two studies last year may shed some light on how legalized marijuana use impacts the number of accidents caused by drug-impaired drivers. No Increase in Fatalities Caused by Marijuana-Impaired Drivers One study published in the American Journal of Public Health studied the fatality rates in crashes from 2009 through 2015 in Colorado and Washington. Both states have legalized recreational marijuana. The researchers compared fatality...

Have you been injured in a traffic accident or slip and fall accident? Did a defective product cause you to be injured? If you are concerned about receiving full compensation for your injuries and damages, there are a few things you need to know about filing an injury claim in California. Our personal injury attorneys want to help you file an injury claim. You Do Need an Attorney! While an insurance adjuster will tell you he is protecting your interest and will help you receive the money you deserve for...

If you have been injured in a traffic accident, you might be wondering how much money you can receive if you file an injury claim. However, before you can receive any money for your accident claim, at least three issues must be addressed and settled. Who is at fault for the crash? If you are involved in a traffic accident, the police might charge you or the other driver with a traffic offense. The officer might also state that you and/or the other driver contributed...

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the year that was and the year that is coming. Many people choose to spend the evening with friends and family celebrating until long after the clock has struck midnight. Unfortunately, too many people will celebrate too much and then get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Sadly, the New Year will begin as a tragedy for many families. Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the United States According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person died every...

When we think about car accidents, we usually think about injuries that are easily identifiable such as broken bones, lacerations, head injuries, and back injuries. However, traffic accidents cause a wide range of injuries, including nerve damage. Nerve damage is not always easily identifiable, and many people may not consider their symptoms as injuries from the car accident. It is extremely important that you seek medical attention after an accident to determine the extent of your injuries. You need medical attention for your health and...

Do you have a friend or family member who loves to ride a motorcycle? If so, you might worry about your loved one’s safety when he or she is on the road. Sadly, thousands of riders are injured and lose their lives in motorcycle crashes in the United States. During 2015, 4,976 motorcyclists lost their lives in accidents, an eight percent increase from the prior year. California had the second highest number of motorcyclist fatalities in the nation during 2015. During that same year, roughly 88,000 riders...

Driving anywhere in California can be tricky, especially during the holidays when traffic is heavier than other times of the year. If you drive in California, you are required to have minimum liability car insurance coverage. California is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. Therefore, if you cause a crash, you are responsible for the payment of any damages incurred by others injured in the accident. Liability insurance pays those damages up to your policy limits. In California, the minimum policy limits for bodily injury are...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its report on drowsy driving during 2015 last month. Drowsy driving is an extremely dangerous driving condition that has claimed the lives of thousands of people and injured thousands more. The report looks at drowsy driving over a five-year period from 2011 through 2015. Some of the findings in the report include: From 2011 through 2015, 4,121 people died in accidents involving drowsy driving. During the same five-year period, there were 396,000 traffic accidents involving drowsy drivers. Property damage...