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2019
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Safety Tips After a Sacramento Car Accident
Posted by Injury Attorney in Accident Attorney , Bicycle Accident , Bus Accident , Car Accident , DUI Accident , DUI Lawyer , Hit and Run , Motorcycle Accident , Pedestrian Accident , Personal Injury , Truck Accident , Wrongful Death

Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury in Sacramento and throughout the United States. Each year, thousands of people in our area are injured in automobile accidents. We often discuss the long-term consequences of a car accident and how to protect your rights. However, it is also important to discuss how to keep yourself safe immediately following a car crash.

Be Careful if You Must Get Out of Your Vehicle

Some people are injured because they exit their vehicles in heavy traffic. If you are in an accident on a busy road, you may want to avoid getting out of your vehicle unless it is unsafe to remain in your car. Passing vehicles can pose a significant threat, especially when traffic is moving at high rates of speed. A driver may not stop in time to avoid a collision with vehicles that are already stopped for the accident.

Move to a Save Location When Possible

In most cases, it is advised to pull to a safe location on the side of the road if possible. However, you must use your own judgment to do what is best to keep yourself and others safe depending on the conditions at the time of the crash. If you are on the side of the road, stay in your vehicle if it is safe to do so. Otherwise, move as far away from traffic as safely possible.

Trust Yourself About Your Pain and Limits

If you feel something is wrong, it may be best to stay where you are until help arrives. Moving after an accident could cause injuries to become worse. Pay close attention to your pain and do not attempt to push yourself beyond your limits. Call for help and wait for help to arrive.

See a Doctor After an Accident

Regardless of the severity of your injuries, it is usually best to have a physical after an accident. If you continue to experience pain or stiffness a few days after an accident, you need to discuss your symptoms with a doctor to determine if you have sustained an injury in the car crash.

Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Car Crash

After you take care of your physical needs, it is time to take care of the legal aspects of a car crash. If another driver caused the crash, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses. An insurance adjuster may approach you to discuss the claim and may even offer to settle the claim.

To protect your legal rights, you can discuss your case with a Sacramento car accident attorney during a free consultation. The attorney can review the facts in your case and advise you of your legal rights and the steps you should take to increase your chance of receiving a full and fair settlement for your claim.

Call a Sacramento Car Accident Attorney for a Free Case Review

If you are injured in a traffic accident in Sacramento County or the surrounding area, contact The Tiemann Law Firm by calling (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website.

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2019
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The Consequences of Trauma After a Traffic Accident
Posted by Injury Attorney in Accident Attorney , Bicycle Accident , Bus Accident , Car Accident , Drunk Driving , DUI Accident , Hit and Run , Motorcycle Accident , Pain and Suffering , Pedestrian Accident , Personal Injury , Truck Accident , Wrongful Death

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 their lives in the coming weeks and months. It is never easy to suffer an injury in a car accident, but it is also not easy to get through the trauma caused by the incident.

Triggers Can Lead to Flashbacks

Various triggers can lead to flashbacks of the accident. A sound, sight, or smell may suddenly bring back flashbacks of the traffic accident.  In some cases, the flashbacks can be debilitating. Some accident victims may suffer nightmares in addition to flashbacks that disrupt their sleep.

Accident victims and their families should watch for signs of post-traumatic stress disorder after a car crash. An accident victim may have PTSD without being aware of the condition.

Impact on Relationships and Daily Life

A victim can experience changes in their relationships with others, even though they may not have PTSD. The trauma of the car crash can make it difficult to get back into a vehicle to visit friends and family. A person may miss important family functions because they are dealing with the consequences of the trauma from the accident. Some family and friends may not understand the full extent of the trauma, thereby adding to the pressure felt by the accident victim and placing an additional strain on their relationship.

Impact of Trauma on Employment

The trauma of the accident can also have a negative impact on employment. Trauma can cause anxiety attacks, making it difficult or impossible to concentrate on work duties. The lack of sleep because of nightmares can cause problems at work. The anxiety and trauma can be far worse if the employee is required to drive as part of his or her job duties.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim After a Car Crash

When you file a personal injury claim after a car crash, a part of the compensation claimed is for damages related to mental anguish and emotional suffering. PTSD can be included as an injury sustained because of a car crash.

However, claiming PTSD and other emotional disorders after a car crash can be complicated. Many insurance companies are not willing to compensate accident victims for trauma without an accompanying physical injury. You should consult with a Sacramento car accident attorney to discuss the facts in your case and your legal options for recovering compensation for your damages.

In most cases, it is best to discuss your case with an attorney before giving the insurance company a written or recorded statement. You could say something that is misleading, or that may be misinterpreted. If the insurance company is trying to find evidence to disprove your claim of PTSD after an accident, a statement is one way it may try to get information to use against you.

Call a Sacramento Car Accident Attorney Now

Before talking to an insurance adjuster for the other driver, call The Tiemann Law Firm by calling (916) 999-9000 to schedule a free consultation with a Sacramento traffic accident attorney.

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2018
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What Do You Need to Know About DUI Accidents in Sacramento?
Posted by Injury Attorney in Accident Attorney , Bicycle Accident , Car Accident , Drunk Driving , DUI Accident , DUI Lawyer , Hit and Run , Motorcycle Accident , Pedestrian Accident , Personal Injury , Truck Accident , Wrongful Death

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 number of fatalities related to DUI accidents in 2017 (1,120 deaths).

If you or a family member has been injured in a DUI accident, there are some very important things that you should know about DUI accident claims.

DUI Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries

In many cases, the occupants of the other vehicle or the passengers of the drunk driver sustained traumatic and life-threatening injuries in a DUI accident. Some of the injuries sustained in a drunk driving crash can result in long-term consequences for the accident victims, including ongoing medical care and substantial lost wages.

Common injuries sustained by accident victims in a DUI accident include:

  • Brain and head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Internal bleeding
  • Spinal cord injuries, including complete and partial paralysis
  • Amputation of one or more limbs
  • Severe burns, scarring, and disfigurement
  • Broken bones and fractures
  • Damages to internal organs
  • Neck and back injuries
  • PTSD and other emotional disorders

Drunk Driving is a Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol in California is a crime. Drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher are assumed to be too intoxicated to operate a motor vehicle safely. A driver can be charged with DUI even though his or her BAC is below .08 if the police officer determines that the driver was impaired by alcohol.

However, a DUI charge and a civil claim for a car accident are two separate matters. A driver does not need to be convicted of a DUI to be held liable for damages caused by a DUI accident. Likewise, a driver can be guilty of DUI but not held liable for damages caused by the accident.

Investigating DUI Accidents

You must prove that the driver caused the accident to recover damages for your injuries and losses. The fact that the driver was drunk may be an element of the case, but you must still show that the driver did something to cause the crash.  For example, the driver crossed the center line causing a head-on collision, or the driver turned left in front of your vehicle when you had the right of way.

A Sacramento DUI accident attorney can investigate the crash to determine the cause of the crash and gather evidence to prove that the drunk driver was responsible for causing the accident. Your attorney can also help you document your injuries and damages, so that you can maximize the chance you receive full compensation for your injuries.

Contact a Sacramento DUI Accidents Attorney for Help

You may be entitled to compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, property damage, pain, suffering, and other damages. Our Sacramento DUI accident attorneys are here to help you as you struggle to recover from injuries caused by a drunk driver.

For a free legal consultation with a Sacramento drunk driving accident attorney, please contact The Tiemann Law Firm by calling (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website.

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2018
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What Do You Need to Know About a Slip and Fall Accident Involving Your Child?
Posted by Injury Attorney in Accident Attorney , Brain Injuries , Pain and Suffering , Personal Injury , Slip and Fall , Slip and Fall Injury , Spinal Cord Injury

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 traumatic brain injuries, which can cause long-term impairments for children.

If your child is injured in a fall, you should not assume that your child is at fault. In some cases, the environment could be the reason for the fall. Whether your child falls on the playground at school, in a store, or at a resort, you should seek medical attention for your child as soon as possible. In some cases, your child may not know how to express the symptoms he or she is experiencing. A trained doctor can often determine if an injury has occurred even if a child is not complaining of specific symptoms.

Four Consequences of a Slip and Fall Accident for a Child

A child may not have lost wages and some of the other damages incurred by an adult who is injured in a slip and fall accident. However, children can suffer a variety of damages related to the fall and the injury:

High Medical Bills

Depending on the severity of the injury, you could incur high medical bills to treat your child’s injury. In addition, your child may require ongoing or future medical care to treat the injury. In some cases, as a child grows, he or she may require additional surgeries or physical therapy because of the injury.

Permanent Impairments

A fall can result in an injury that causes permanent impairments.  These impairments could impact your child’s future employment opportunities. Your child may be entitled to compensation for this loss in a personal injury claim.

Educational Issues

A slip and fall accident can interfere with your child’s education. If your child must be out of school for a long period because of the injury, catching up can be difficult.  Your child may require a tutor or other assistance to catch up to protect your child’s educational future.

Loss of Activities

Your child may miss a lot of activities because of the injury. If your child plays sports, will your child be able to return to that sport? Is your child missing recitals or lessons because of the injury? A slip and fall injury can prevent your child from participating in normal activities, which can have a significant negative impact on his or her quality of life.

Filing a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claim for a Child

Our Sacramento slip and fall attorneys represent children and their parents as they seek compensation for injuries sustained in a fall. It is important to seek competent legal counsel to protect your child’s right to receive full compensation for all injuries and damages.

Contact The Tiemann Law Firm by calling (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website to schedule a free consultation with a Sacramento slip and fall attorney.

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Dec
2018
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Delivery Truck Accidents During the Holidays
Posted by Injury Attorney in Accident Attorney , Car Accident , Motorcycle Accident , Pedestrian Accident , Personal Injury , Truck Accident

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, you may have noticed an increase in the number of delivery trucks on the road, especially in residential neighborhoods. While most of these large trucks do not pose a threat, the increase in the number of delivery trucks during the holidays could increase your risk of being involved in a traffic accident with a delivery truck.

Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents

Delivery truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons for delivery truck accidents during the holidays include:

  • Increase in the number of packages being delivered
  • Drivers who are rushed to complete deliveries
  • Inexperienced drivers
  • Drivers who are unfamiliar with additional routes
  • Drivers who are tired from putting in extra hours

Because delivery trucks are larger than most passenger vehicles, the chance of serious injury is usually higher in these accidents than in accidents involving passenger vehicles only. Higher rates of speed also increase the chance of a severe injury in a delivery truck accident. It is important to see a doctor immediately after a crash involving a delivery truck. You need to ensure that you receive medical care for your injuries, but you also want to document your injuries for an accident claim.

Who is Responsible for Delivery Truck Accidents?

Accidents involving delivery trucks are similar to accidents involving other commercial vehicles. The truck driver may be responsible for causing the crash. However, the delivery company or other parties may also be liable for damages caused by a delivery truck accident. It is important to conduct a thorough accident investigation to determine the cause of the crash and identify the parties liable for damages.

Some of the reasons that a delivery company may be liable for damages caused by a delivery truck accident include:

  • Hiring inexperienced drivers
  • Failing to train drivers on new routes
  • Neglecting to perform adequate background checks for drivers
  • Failing to maintain company vehicles
  • Not allowing sufficient time for deliveries
  • Requiring drivers to work too many hours
  • Sudden and frequent stops

If a delivery company is liable for damages in a truck accident, you have a better chance of recovering compensation for your damages. Therefore, you need to consult with a Sacramento truck accident attorney to discuss the steps you need to take to hold a delivery company responsible for an accident involving one of its trucks.

How to Avoid Delivery Truck Accidents During the Holidays

You may not be able to control what the delivery truck driver does when he is behind the wheel. However, you can take steps to decrease your chance of being injured in a delivery truck accident.

  • Give delivery trucks plenty of room. Large trucks and other big vehicles cannot maneuver as quickly or in the same ways that a smaller vehicle can maneuver. Slow down and allow additional space between your vehicle and the delivery truck in case it stops suddenly.
  • Assume that the delivery truck will make frequent stops, so do not follow too closely and remain alert when following a delivery truck.
  • Do not drive in the truck’s blind spot. Delivery trucks have large blind spots similar to other commercial trucks.

If you are involved in an accident with a delivery truck, including FedEx or UPS, contact a Sacramento truck accident attorney for a free case review.

Contact a Sacramento Truck Accident Attorney for Help

Accident claims involving delivery trucks can be complicated. We can help. Our Sacramento truck accident attorneys handle all aspects of your claim so that you can relax and focus on healing from your injuries.

For a free consultation, contact The Tiemann Law Firm by calling (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website.

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