Accident Attorney Blog

If you’re still on the fence about whether to bother hiring an attorney for your personal injury case, keep reading! When it comes to personal injury cases, the age-old saying that “less is more” doesn’t apply. There is a world of difference between the quick and easy option or choosing a team of professionals to fight for you. There are many reasons why hiring a personal injury lawyer will be beneficial for you and your case. We’ve focused on the top 10 reasons to keep...

If you were to ask a room of people whether they think that riding a motorcycle is fun, chances are you’ll find many in agreement that it’s an exciting and enjoyable hobby. Motorcycles are a popular hobby among folks across the United States, many of which consider a motorcycle to be their preferred vehicle. But what about those who second guess and have hesitations around getting into the hobby? As it turns out, these worries are completely valid: Half of all motorcycle accidents happen at...

It’s next to impossible these days to browse any social media network and not come across a picture of a cute cat or dog within the first 5 minutes of scrolling. Most of us will enjoy these posts and find that many people respond to them with the question of, “how could you not love dogs?” This is a great question - but it overlooks the percentage of our population who have a strained relationship with dogs. There’s no arguing that dogs are cute, but...

When someone is first learning how to drive, where do they typically start to practice? Empty parking lots, quiet back roads, carefully curated driver’s ed courses and anywhere with little risk of a collision. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone to admit that they learned to drive on the highway because the presence of large trucks and truck accidents is a major contributor to highway anxiety. Accidents involving trucks are more common than ever, especially in our COVID-19 “new normal,” where online shopping, deliveries, and...

Do you pride yourself on your ability to multitask? Maybe you can finish up notes from another project while listening in on a work meeting, jog while holding a conversation, cook three different parts of a dish while also running the laundry and supervising your toddler’s play session… At that point, you might let some bad behaviors slip in the name of being a skilled multitasker. If there’s any environment more tempting to try our hand at extreme-multitasking, it’s while we’re driving. We all know...

Construction site injuries are common. Working with large equipment, toxic chemicals, high voltage, and at great heights put workers at risk of serious injury and death. In many cases, construction site injuries result from human error, lack of safety equipment, failure to follow safety procedures, or other negligent acts. When a construction worker is injured, it is important to explore all options for recovering compensation for injuries, financial losses, and damages. Four Construction Site Injuries to Know There are many ways that a worker can...

Car accidents happen. Even the most cautious driver can make a mistake that results in a car wreck. California requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance to protect accident victims in the event of a car crash. Unfortunately, some people do not obey the law. For that reason, it is important to have sufficient uninsured motorist insurance coverage to protect yourself if an uninsured driver causes your car accident. What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? There are many reasons why a person might ignore the insurance...

A tragic traffic accident in south Sacramento involved nine vehicles. The crash happened on the southbound side of Interstate 5 at Florin Road. The crash involved a series of car accidents. One man died at the accident scene, and three people went to the hospital for care. The traffic accident involved a truck hauling plywood. A man driving a Chrysler rear-ended the truck. He was the man that died because of the accident. The multi-vehicle accident shut down the interstate for several hours as first responders worked...

A tragic car accident resulted in the death of two teenagers in Antelope. According to a statement from the California Highway Patrol, law enforcement officers responded to a speeding accident in Sacramento County near Northam Drive and Elverta Road. The accident happened at about 1:00 a.m. on September 22, 2020. Reports show that an 18-year-old driver was speeding along Elverta Road with an 18-year-old passenger in the vehicle when the driver hit a tree. The speeding accident caused the vehicle to spin around. The car struck another...

Motorcycle crashes cause a variety of injuries. A motorcyclist could spend months in recovery, which can result in substantial financial losses. If another driver caused your motorcycle accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. However, you need to prove fault and damages before receiving money for a motorcycle accident claim. Our Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers can help. Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Crashes A motorcyclist is at risk for severe and traumatic injuries in a crash. Riders have very little...