Personal Injury Blog

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...

Two of the most common personal injury accidents that result in back injuries are motor vehicle accidents and falls. A back injury can occur in a low-speed accident or a minor fall. It does not take much force to cause an injury to the back. Therefore, it is very important to see a physician if you are suffering from any symptoms of a back injury. It is also wise to contact a Sacramento personal injury lawyer to discuss your options for filing an 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...

Our Sacramento personal injury lawyers represent accident victims in claims arising from several different types of accidents. When another person is negligent or reckless, that person can be held liable for any damages if the wrongdoing causes another person to be injured. California’s personal injury laws protect accident victims by providing a way for victims to seek compensation for their injuries. However, you have a limited time to file a claim for damages. Therefore, we encourage you to contact our office for a free consultation with one...

When another person or party injures you, California’s personal injury laws provide a legal remedy. You can file an injury claim against the party who caused your injury seeking compensation for damages. However, how do you how much your injury claim is worth? Do you use a personal injury calculator online or contact a Sacramento personal injury lawyer? Do Not Trust Online Personal Injury Calculators! You may find these “calculators” on various websites. They claim to have a formula for calculating the value of your personal injury 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...

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...

Commercial truck accidents can be devastating for the drivers and passengers of other vehicles.  In approximately three-fourths of the fatal traffic accidents involving large trucks, the victims are occupants of other vehicles. Non-fatal large truck accidents also injure thousands of people each year. Most people believe if they are involved in a commercial truck accident that the trucking company and its insurance provider will pay their medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Unfortunately, these companies aggressively fight truck accident claims to reduce the amount of money they must pay to...

Your favorite song is blaring on the radio, your passengers are singing along, and a younger child is shouting your name because his older sibling is irritating him. In a few minutes, you hear your stomach growling, and you realize that you haven’t had a bite to eat since early this morning before leaving the house. Then your cell phone rings, it’s Mom calling to check on how much longer it will take to get to her house because they are ready to start the grill. Sadly, the...

California is the first state to roll out new digital license plates, and Sacramento will be the first city to give them a try. According to a story published by the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento agreed to test the plates on 24 of its vehicles. The new plates have several advantages, other than allowing drivers to display personal messages if allowed by the DMV. Because the digital plates have a battery and computer chip, drivers would be able to avoid yearly stickers on their tags by registering the...