WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE VICTIM’S DAMAGES EXCEED A DRIVER’S INSURANCE COVERAGE?
Traffic is something that every motorist in Sacramento County must contend with during their daily commutes. At times, traffic can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, auto accidents are bound to happen with that many people on the road at one time. Sadly,...
FIVE TYPES OF CAR ACCIDENT COMPENSATION YOU CAN ASK FOR IN CALIFORNIA
Seeking compensation for damages and losses after a car accident can be complicated. You may have more than one source of compensation available to you for your car accident injuries, depending on the facts and circumstances of your case. While...
PREVENTING HOT CAR DEATHS IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY
The stories are heartbreaking. A parent or caregiver left a child in a vehicle by accident, or a child was able to get into a car without a parent’s knowledge. The heat in the car quickly rises, which can cause...
IS AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM USED IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES?
One of the most important steps to take after any type of personal injury accident is to seek prompt medical attention. Documenting your injuries after an accident is a key element required to prove damages in a personal injury case....
WHAT ACCIDENTS RESULT IN BURN INJURIES?
Burns can range from minor burns that heal within a few weeks without the need to see a doctor. However, some burns are more serious and may require medical attention. In some cases, burn injuries may require surgery and result...
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in life-altering conditions. However, some TBIs are mild and may go unnoticed until the person begins experiencing symptoms of a brain injury. Even at that time, the person may not immediately equate the symptoms...
CALIFORNIA JURY AWARDS COUPLE MORE THAN $2 BILLION IN ROUNDUP WEED KILLER LAWSUIT
A California jury delivered another strong rebuke to the manufacturer of Roundup weed killer when it awarded a couple $2 billion for punitive damages sustained after using the weed killer for years. The jury also awarded the couple $55 million...
WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST COMMON MISTAKES AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
Being involved in a car accident can be a shocking experience, even though you may have been involved in a traffic accident in the past. Unfortunately, the shock and the shot of adrenaline can make you forget the steps that...
SUMMERTIME TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS FOR CALIFORNIA DRIVERS
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off for the summer vacation season. With the kids out of school, more families will be setting out on road trips for summer vacation. Summer is also a popular time for couples and individuals to...
CALIFORNIA FIREWORKS SAFETY — TIPS FOR PARENTS TO AVOID INJURIES
On average, 280 people are treated in emergency rooms each day for fireworks-related injuries in the month surrounding the Fourth of July holiday. Children sustain many of those injuries. According to the CPSC, more than fifty-three percent of the injuries...
