Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, motorcycle crash, bicycle accident, car crash, or pedestrian accident, you probably have many questions. For instance, you may be wondering who will pay your medical bills or how you can get a new vehicle. You may also wonder if you need to hire a Sacramento personal injury lawyer. Below is some very helpful information about hiring an attorney after an accident. Why Do I Need a Lawyer for My Accident Claim? The aftermath of...

What Does Personal Injury Law Cover in California? Personal injury laws provide a way for injury and accident victims to seek compensation for damages related to bodily harm caused by another party. The claim can arise from negligence, reckless, intentional, or careless actions of another person, company, or government entity. Examples of personal injury claims include: Motor vehicle accidents, including commercial truck accidents and motorcycle crashes Premises liability claims (i.e. slip and fall accidents) Bicycles accidents Dog bites and animal attacks Pedestrian accidents Drugged and...

One of the first questions a personal injury client will ask is “How much is my claim worth?” This is not an easy question to answer because several variables and factors are used when determining the value of an injury claim. However, it is the job of a Sacramento personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and determine the value of the claim. It’s not one of the first things an attorney does, but it’s one of the most important elements of a personal injury...

You hear a lot about distracted driving these days. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. However, performing other tasks behind the wheel, such as eating, grooming, reading, or adjusting vehicle settings can cause horrific motor vehicle accidents. Driving is not the only time that being distracted can be extremely dangerous. For example, walking near traffic is not the time to be looking at your cell phone, but many people do it every...

Is your SUV safe for you and your family? Our Sacramento injury attorneys know it is a top priority for many parents to choose vehicles that provide the best protection or their families.  Many families choose SUVs because they receive good crash ratings and provide plenty of room for growing families. However, before choosing an SUV for your family, you need to review the information provided by the IIHS and Consumer Reports regarding two key areas of concern for SUV owners. Major Safety Flaw in...

Proponents of self-driving cars say they make our roads safer by reducing the number of car accidents due to driver error. A vehicle does not become distracted from texting, grooming, reading, or adjusting controls. However, some people are not comfortable with self-driving vehicles. Recent news coverage of accidents involving autonomous vehicles highlights the fact these vehicles are not immune from motor vehicle accidents. How do you feel about sharing the road with these vehicles? Is Sacramento The Place for Self-Driving Vehicles? If things work out,...

Motorcycling is increasing in popularity in Sacramento and throughout the United States. As more people search for cost-effective means of transportation, motorcycles are becoming a solution. For many, it is more about enjoying the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery in and around Sacramento. Whatever the reason, motorcycling is becoming a very popular activity. Unfortunately, other drivers may not pay enough attention to the road to notice motorcycles. Distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving are common reasons for motorcycle accidents. Road debris and road conditions also account...

Fox40 reported on a tragic vehicle accident in Manteca involving multiple vehicles and a commercial vehicle. Five vehicles and a commercial truck were involved in the collision that occurred on Highway 120 at Main Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the commercial truck rear-ended a Chevy pickup truck that had slowed or stopped with traffic in front of it. This caused the Chevy pickup truck to collide with the Honda Accord in front of it before going over the Honda and flipping over. The chain-reaction...

The Sacramento Bee reported on a pedestrian accident near Mercy San Juan Medical Center. A woman in her 60s was walking along Coyle Avenue in Carmichael when she was struck by a vehicle and killed. Rescue workers responded to the accident and transported the victim to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. KCRA reports that the woman, a 66-year old hospital employee, was crossing Coyle Avenue when she was struck by a Lexus. The driver of the Lexus remained at the accident scene. Officer said that...

Fox40 reported on a tragic head-on collision that injured one person and killed another person. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. less than a mile south of the Highway 50 exit on Scott Road in Folsom. The Folsom Police said three vehicles were involved in the collision that closed down Scott Road until later that afternoon. A 19-year old driver crossed the center line striking two vehicles before crashing into a ditch. The driver of the vehicle died at the accident scene. One driver was transported...