WHAT CAUSES 18-WHEELER ACCIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA?
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...
CALIFORNIA JOINS OTHER STATES IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT AGAINST THE DANGERS OF VAPING
California Gov. Gavin Newson announced that he plans to begin a public awareness campaign next month related to vaping and e-cigarettes. The $20 million campaign focuses on the dangers associated with using these products. The governor also announced that he...
CAN I RECOVER COMPENSATION FOR A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IF I WAS NOT WEARING A MOTORCYCLE HELMET IN CALIFORNIA?
California is one of 19 states that has a universal helmet law for motorcyclists. All motorcyclists and passengers must wear a motorcycle helmet while riding in California under California Vehicle Code §27803. Even though the state has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law, that...
COMMON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INJURIES IN SACRAMENTO
Being injured in a car accident can have devastating consequences, especially for pedestrians. Pedestrians do not have the same protection as the occupants of a vehicle. They do not have airbags, seat belts, and a large metal frame to protect...
WILL INSURANCE PAY FOR A DUI ACCIDENT CLAIM IN CALIFORNIA?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only against the law, but it is also potentially dangerous and deadly. A drunk driver puts himself and all others on the road in danger. When a DUI accident occurs,...
WHY IS THE INSURANCE COMPANY TRYING TO BLAME ME FOR MY CAR ACCIDENT?
WHAT THINGS CAN I DO TO HELP MY SACRAMENTO PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IMPROVE MY CASE?
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,...
HOW MUCH IS MY SLIP AND FALL CLAIM WORTH?
A slip and fall can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, many insurance companies treat slip and fall claims in the same way they treat whiplash claims. They believe victims are exaggerating their injuries to get more money for their injury...
WHAT WILL AN INSURANCE COMPANY PAY FOR AFTER AN ACCIDENTAL INJURY?
Most individuals, companies, and government entities have some type of liability insurance coverage. Liability insurance coverage protects us if we cause an injury. Two common types of liability insurance policies are car insurance and premises liability insurance. Both policies pay...
THREE SIMPLE PHRASES THAT HURT YOUR CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM!
Words hurt. There is no way around it. The old schoolyard taunt claiming that stones hurt, but words don’t is simply not true. Our words have consequences. For example, what you say after a car accident can hurt your ability...