Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Holiday accidents can quickly ruin the holiday season for you and your family. Unfortunately, the holidays can be a time when personal injury cases increase. Our legal team genuinely hopes that your holiday season is safe and enjoyable. However, if you or a family member is injured in an accident during the holidays, we are here to help. Our Sacramento personal injury law firm handles a variety of holiday accidents, including injuries related to: DUI Accidents Car Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Dog...

Are you traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday? If so, you are likely to encounter heavy traffic before and after Thanksgiving Day. Even if you plan to remain in Sacramento for the long holiday weekend, you are likely to experience traffic jams and heavy traffic people travel and shop during the holiday weekend. A holiday car accident can quickly ruin your Thanksgiving plans. Even though you may already be familiar with some of these safety tips, it can never hurt to remind yourself of safe driving...

Neck injuries can cause severe and debilitating pain and limited range of motion. In many cases, a neck injury can be treated at home with pain medication, rest, and time. However, some neck injuries may require intensive medical treatment, including physical therapy and surgery. Some individuals may suffer permanent impairment or disability from a neck injury. The Sacramento personal injury lawyers of The [firm-name] have extensive experiencing representing clients who have sustained a neck injury in an accident. If you are suffering from a neck...

Some car accidents involve only property damages. However, what happens when you are involved in a car accident with injuries? Do you do anything different other than going to the doctor? Do you need to contact a California car accident attorney because you were injured in an automobile accident? At The [firm-name], our legal team is here to answer your questions after a car accident. We explain your legal rights and the steps you need to take to protect your rights during a free consultation. What...

California is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. Therefore, accident victims must prove that another party was responsible for causing the collision before they can receive compensation from those parties for injuries, losses, and damages. Some circumstances can make it more difficult to determine fault for a car crash, as in the case of a multiple vehicle accident.

Proving liability for a slip and fall accident in California can be difficult. Additionally, the defense may raise certain defenses to negligence and liability that could result in a denial of your slip and fall claim. Working with a California slip and fall attorney in Sacramento can give you an advantage. An experienced personal injury lawyer understands the various defenses used in slip and fall cases and how to prepare to overcome those defenses. Common Slip and Fall Defenses Some of the common defense strategies...

One of the biggest myths about personal injury settlements is that injury victims make lots of money from settlements for insurance claims. Even when an individual is entitled to a large settlement, other factors can result in a lower settlement figure. For example, the at-fault party may not have sufficient insurance coverage or assets to pay the total amount of the injury claim. Fault for the accident may be disputed, and a jury may determine that the injury victim was partially at fault for the...

Social media can hurt your accident claim. It is that simple. Insurance companies and defense teams are always looking for information they can use to mitigate liability. Mitigating liability means less money for a claim, and that is the goal when settling or litigating a personal injury claim. Social media can provide a wealth of information about an accident victim. Unfortunately, this information can result in an accident victim receiving much less for their injury claim than their case is worth. Three Ways Social Media...

Large truck accidents, including 18-wheeler accidents, can be deadly. The massive size and weight of large trucks make it more likely that individuals might sustain catastrophic injuries and life-threatening injuries in a collision. From 2016 to 2017, there was a nine percent increase in the number of people who died in large truck accidents in the United States. California had the second-highest number of large truck accident fatalities that year with 53 deaths. Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in California The causes of 18-wheeler accidents vary....

Once you hire a personal injury attorney to handle your injury claim, your attorney handles all aspects of your claim. The attorney and his legal team investigate the accident, identifies the parties liable for damages, gathers evidence, files insurance claims, and negotiates for a settlement on your behalf. Your attorney works diligently to protect your legal rights and best interests. However, there are some things that you can do to help your personal injury attorney build a strong case for full compensation of all damages...