HOW TO AVOID A SACRAMENTO SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT?
Each day, millions of students ride the school bus to and from school, including students in Sacramento County. While parents may look forward to children returning to school, most drivers do not look forward to the additional school traffic, including the school buses. Sadly, some students will be injured this year in school bus accidents. School bus safety is the responsibility of all parents, motorists, school bus drivers, and school districts. Therefore, it is a good time to review some of the school bus safety...
COMMON WRIST INJURIES YOU MAY SUSTAIN IN A PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT
There are many different types of injuries that you may sustain in a personal injury accident. Traffic accidents, falls, dog bites, pool accidents, boating accidents, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents can result in multiple injuries. However, one of the common injuries that may not be discussed often is wrist injuries sustained in accidents. In an accident, you can suffer a painful wrist injury that disrupts your life and impairs your ability to perform your job. For some accident victims, a wrist injury may require surgery...
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT FAQ
Commercial trucks provide an extremely important service. These large vehicles make it possible to move enormous quantities of goods across the country effectively and affordably. However, commercial trucks can be extremely deadly for other motorists and their passengers. The number of people who died in large truck accidents increased by just over five percent in 2016. Of the 4,317 people who died in truck accidents during 2016, eighty-three percent (83%) were occupants of other vehicles or non-occupants, such as bicyclists or pedestrians. Only seventeen percent...
HOW DOES A DROWSY DRIVER CAUSE A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT?
Many of us have hectic schedules that can interfere with sleep at times. Work, school, family, and a social life can seriously cut into the time we sleep. However, some people do not acknowledge that they are too tired to drive. They still get behind the wheel of a vehicle even though they are tired and drowsy. Sadly, drowsy driving can be as dangerous as driving while impaired. A drowsy driver should be held responsible for damages caused by a drowsy driving accident. How Deadly is Drowsy...
MISTAKES THAT COULD HURT YOUR INJURY CLAIM FOR A DOG BITE
Under California law, a dog owner may be liable for damages if the dog bites another person. While there are exceptions to the strict liability laws for dog bites in California, a dog owner could be responsible for damages even if the dog does not have a history of being aggressive or vicious and has never bitten anyone before this incident. Therefore, victims in dog bite cases can usually recover compensation for their medical bills, lost income, physical injuries, and emotional suffering. However, some mistakes you...
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR A SACRAMENTO ACCIDENT CLAIM
Have you been injured in a traffic accident? Did you fall and hurt yourself in a commercial establishment? Has your child suffered a dog bite or pool accident? Did a defective product cause an injury? Were you injured in a boat accident? Have you been told you may have a valid accident claim? The above questions have something in common. The incidents may involve an injury caused by another person or party. Under California’s personal injury laws, you can recover compensation for damages if another...
WHAT SHOULD I DO AS A PASSENGER IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT?
If you are the passenger in a vehicle involved in a traffic accident in Sacramento, you need to understand your rights. You may be entitled to compensation for injuries from multiple sources. Understanding how to proceed with a claim is crucial. Our Sacramento accident attorneys help passengers file injury claims to recover compensation for damages. Call (916) 999-9000 to schedule a free consultation with a Sacramento car accident attorney. Passenger Injury Claims in California When a passenger is injured in a car accident, the passenger...
Do You Know Your Personal Injury Rights for a Sacramento Accident Claim?
When you are injured in an accident, you have certain rights under California’s personal injury laws. The specific laws applicable in your case may vary depending on the type of accident. However, some personal injury rights apply in all cases. Regardless of whether you are filing a claim under premises liability laws, wrongful death statutes, or liability injury laws, you deserve to be compensated. The Sacramento personal injury attorneys of [firm-name] want you to know your rights before you speak to an insurance adjuster or...
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS IN SACRAMENTO
During 2015, the OTS reports that Sacramento County had 783 hit and run accidents and ranked 6th out of 58 counties for hit and run accidents. Sadly, the reasons for hit and run crashes vary and include drunk drivers, suspended licenses, uninsured drivers, and aggressive driving. Whatever the reason, the driver who leaves the scene of an accident may still be held liable for damages. However, if the driver is not located, you may recover compensation from your insurance company under an uninsured insurance policy. The Sacramento hit and run...
DEALING WITH CHRONIC PAIN AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Sacramento has many activities and opportunities for recreation and relaxation. However, a beautiful day can quickly turn tragic when another person’s negligence results in an accidental injury. Unfortunately for some people, the injuries they sustain in an accident causes chronic pain. While many accidental injuries heal with time, rest, and medical treatment, long-term pain can be more difficult to manage. If you are suffering from chronic pain after an accident, you need an experienced Stockton personal injury lawyer to help you hold the negligent person responsible...