TWO PEOPLE KILLED IN SACRAMENTO WRONG-WAY CAR ACCIDENT
CBS Sacramento reported a story about a wrong-way car crash on Interstate 80 last week. The car crash occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 just east of the Northgate Boulevard exit. It was raining that day; however, there...
WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF SACRAMENTO SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS?
Slip and fall accidents are more common than you might believe and falls can result in serious injuries. Below are several common causes of slip and fall accidents in Sacramento. Problems with Flooring or Surfaces One of the most common...
SPEEDING IN THE CARPOOL LANE
The Sacramento Bee asked a very interesting question in a recent December article, “How fast should you drive in the carpool lane?” Of course, the answer to that question largely depends on who is answering the question. According to the article,...
DO YOU WANT TO SHARE THE ROAD WITH SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES?
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...
SACRAMENTO FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE TO COMPLETION
A long-awaited section of Sacramento freeway that has been under construction for five years opened last week according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. A new 10-mile segment of Interstate 80 from the Yolo County line to Watt Avenue now...
I WAS INJURED AS A PASSENGER IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
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...
SACRAMENTO HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT INJURES FOUR
A hit and run accident on August 11 caused traffic to come to a standstill during rush hour near downtown Sacramento. The crash occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on North 16th Street. Traffic was backed up from the collision to Q...
IS IT ELDER ABUSE OR OLD AGE?
Putting your loved one in a nursing home creates a fear of neglect and nursing home abuse that never goes away. This is regardless of whether the nursing home has an excellent reputation or not. The key to preventing and/or...
IS A SPINAL CORD INJURY DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ACCIDENTS FOR DAMAGES?
What is a Spinal Cord Injury? According to the Mayo Clinic, a spinal cord injury is damage to any part of the spinal cord (vertebrae, ligaments, or disks) or the nerves at the end of the spinal cord. Because of the...
SIGNS YOUR LOVED ONE IS A VICTIM OF NURSING HOME ABUSE
No one wants to place a loved one in a nursing home; unfortunately, there are times when it cannot be avoided. In some cases, your loved one needs constant personal and/or medical care that you are unable to provide. In...