IS AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM USED IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES?
One of the most important steps to take after any type of personal injury accident is to seek prompt medical attention. Documenting your injuries after an accident is a key element required to prove damages in a personal injury case....
CHECKLIST FOR MEETING WITH A SACRAMENTO PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
You were injured in a personal injury accident, and you are ready to discuss filing an injury claim against the party or parties responsible for your injuries. We encourage you to contact our office to schedule a free consultation with a Sacramento...
CAN YOU RECOGNIZE A DRUGGED DRIVER?
Drugged driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. If a driver is using prescription or illegal drugs, the driver’s reaction times and judgment may be impaired. Even over-the-counter medications can have side-effects that might impair a person’s ability to...
CAR INSURANCE TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE A SACRAMENTO CAR ACCIDENT
California requires all drivers to provide proof of financial responsibility for vehicles operated within the state. Most individuals purchase car insurance coverage to meet the requirements for financial responsibility. The state has set minimum coverage amounts for liability insurance that each driver...
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...
THE CONSEQUENCES OF TRAUMA AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
The immediate aftermath of a traffic accident can be overwhelming. Many accident victims are in shock and unaware of the extent of their injuries. They are also unaware of the impact that the trauma of the crash will have on...
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...
DELIVERY TRUCK ACCIDENTS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Shopping online has taken some of the stress out of the holidays for many people. Some individuals never go to a store during the holidays because they do all their holiday shopping online. Because of an increase in online shopping,...
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...