Sacramento Personal Injury News

As Super Bowl LVI approaches many people are preparing for one of the biggest party days of the year. Alcohol is often a part of the festivities and hence the increase in DUI accidents on Super Bowl Sunday. One study found a 77% increase in the risk of alcohol-related crashes throughout California on Super Bowl Sunday. Although drivers who are convicted of DUI who caused a motor vehicle accident face steep criminal penalties including possible jail time, this is often not much comfort to victims....

There are over 500,000 trucking accidents in the U.S. and that number is climbing. Covid and the current supply chain slowdown have contributed to this unfortunate trend in several ways: Due to Covid, there is a decrease in the number of truckers—this means companies are looking to current truckers to fill the gap with more time on the road. There are a higher number of new truck drivers who have less experience driving big rigs in all types of conditions. With the holidays fast approaching...

Bicycling in California is very popular both to enjoy the outdoors and for the practical purposes of commuting. With New Year’s Resolutions in full swing, many more people are considering the fitness benefits biking offers as well. But along with increasing numbers of bicyclists comes an increasing number of accidents. California has now hit a 25-year-high in the number of biking fatalities on the road. If you’re involved in a bicycling accident you may think you don’t need to bother with an attorney but there...

Did you know that speeding is the cause of over one-quarter of all motor vehicle accident fatalities? The Automobile Association of America (AAA) found some interesting information about who speeds habitually and why. Excuses, Excuses So, what are the most common reasons people give for why they were driving over the speed limit? Carinsurance.com surveyed 1,000 drivers and ranked from highest to lowest the most popular reasons given to police officers when respondents were stopped for speeding: 26% claim they didn’t realize they were speeding....

Although a motor vehicle accident can happen just about anywhere, the Federal Highway Administration reports that 40% of all crashes take place in an intersection. They estimate that as many as 2.5 million intersection accidents occur each year nationwide. In Sacramento, intersections like Arena Bl & Truxel Rd and Los Robles Bl & Marysville Bl bear this out. Common Causes of Intersection Crashes Part of the reason intersections prove to be so dangerous is that traffic is coming and going in multiple directions. As you...

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident with a truck, chances are you are suffering from significant injuries, not to mention emotional trauma. An experienced attorney can get the compensation you need for medical and other expenses. They will help investigate your accident and take actions to prove your case—many of which you may not even realize you need to do. Below are 10 ways an attorney works for you after a truck accident. Preserving all evidence related to your truck accident. This...

Current statistics show that Californians sustained over 9,000 injuries and 411 fatalities in motorcycle accidents in one year. Motorcycles are becoming increasingly more popular and so accident rates are likely to continue to climb. Visibility is a key issue in preventing collisions with motorcycles. Below are seven of the most common causes of a collision between a motorcycle and a car or truck. Lane splitting—this is when a motorcycle rides between two lanes of traffic heading in the same direction, usually when there’s a traffic...

If you’ve been injured as the result of a car accident, dog bite, a fall or other situation chances are you feel overwhelmed and anxious. In addition to physical and emotional pain you may have worries about finances, taking care of your family, keeping your job, and wondering if you’ll ever get your life back the way it was before your injury. Moreover, you find yourself thrown into a complex legal world trying to sort out how to proceed and get the compensation you need...

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle crash you may be entitled to monetary compensation to cover costs associated with the accident. One of these is the recovery of lost wages. Lost wages fall into two categories: Lost Wages or Back Pay This is the money you would have earned since an injury occurred which has prohibited you from working at all or at the same level you were before the accident. Compensation for lost wages includes: Regular pay (salary or hourly) Overtime...

If you own a motorcycle you know that summer is prime time for enjoying a ride. However, nice weather means more cars and pedestrians on the road as well. Protect yourself from a motorcycle accident by observing these 7 tips: Check your bike before every ride. Make sure tires are properly inflated, brakes are working properly and all fluid levels are where they need to be. This will reduce the risk of a mechanical failure on the road that can cause an accident. Always wear...