Sacramento Personal Injury News

Slip and falls can happen at any time during the year. However, during the holidays you will probably visit stores, restaurants, and other venues more than you are during other times of the year. You are also likely to attend more parties during this time of year. Therefore, you may be at risk of being injured in a holiday slip and fall. Why are Holiday Slip and Falls Common? Stores have additional merchandise for the holidays that may be stacked precariously or blocking walkways. Stores...

Is your child receiving a bicycle for Christmas? Bicycle accidents after the holidays cause many injuries for children. Inexperience is one reason for bicycle accidents. Insufficient safety training is another reason for bicycle crashes. Each year, hundreds of thousands of individuals are injured in bicycle accidents nationwide. Children between the ages of 5 through 14 years and 15 to 19 years have the highest rate of bicycle-related injuries treated in emergency departments. These age groups account for one-third of the emergency room visits for bicycle...

When another party’s negligence or recklessness injures you, you may receive compensation.  California’s personal injury laws allow accident victims to file a Sacramento injury claim for a variety of losses and damages. Damages that are compensable in a Sacramento injury claim include: Cost of medical care Loss of income Permanent disability or impairment Physical pain and suffering Scarring and disfigurement Emotional and mental suffering Other financial losses and expenses Calculating the Value of a Sacramento Injury Claim The value of your Sacramento injury claim depends...

Many people file injury claims each day for accidents involving motor vehicles, falls, defective products, wrongful deaths, bicycle accidents, or dog attacks. However, should accident victims hire a Sacramento personal injury attorney to handle their injury claims? If you ask an insurance adjuster, the adjuster will likely tell you that you do not need an attorney and hiring an attorney will only mean less money for you. However, if you ask a personal injury lawyer, the lawyer is likely to tell you that you should...

When you are injured through no fault of your own, California’s personal injury laws provide a way for you to recover compensation from the at-fault party. Examples of incidents that often give rise to a personal injury claim in California include: Car Accidents Motorcycle Crashes Commercial Vehicle Accidents Bus and Truck Accidents Slips and Falls Accidents Involving Defective Products DUI Accidents Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Dog Attacks Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Abuse The Sacramento personal injury lawyers of The [firm-name] handle a variety of...

California requires all motorcyclists and riders to wear a motorcycle helmet when riding pursuant to CVC §27803. The motorcycle helmet must comply with U.S. DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. Motorcycle helmets are effective in reducing deaths and brain injuries in motorcycle accident. According to the IIHS, the use of a motorcycle helmet reduces the risk of death from a motorcycle crash by about 37 percent. Helmets also reduce the risk of a brain injury from a motorcycle accident by about 67 percent. However, motorcycle helmets do...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. What are your plans for the Thanksgiving holiday this year? Are you traveling or are you preparing a huge feast at home for family and friends? If you are serving Thanksgiving dinner this year, it can be helpful to review some of the common safety tips to ensure that your Thanksgiving dinner is a success this year. Safety Tips for Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner Some of the common safety tips to remember when you are shopping and preparing your Thanksgiving feast include:...

As of November 18, 2018, The Butte County Camp Fire is only 60 percent contained. The wildfire has burned roughly 149,500 acres and destroyed 12,794 structures, including homes and businesses. Seventy-seven (77) people are confirmed dead, and 1,276 people are missing. Unfortunately, these statistics change each day until the fire is fully contained. It could be weeks or months before we know the true devastation caused by the Camp Fire. Who is responsible for these damages and losses? PG&E’s Alleged Responsibilityfor the Camp Fire Last year,...

California wildfires cause billions of dollars in damages and losses. The full extent of the damage caused by the Camp Fire that has consumed thousands of acres of land, homes, businesses, and personal property will not be known for a long time. Victims will have long-term losses as they struggle to secure housing, replace personal items, find jobs, and pay bills. For the victims who suffered physical injuries, the pain, suffering, and medical expenses may continue for many years or the rest of their lives....

If you believe that the roads in Sacramento are some of the worst roads in the state, you would be correct. However, it is also safe to say that we have some of the worst roads in the nation. According to a recent report by TRIP, a nonprofit research group, Sacramento ranked 12th out of the Top 20 Large Urban Areas for roads rated in “poor condition.” Sadly, Sacramento did not have the worst roads in the state. In fact, California had over fifteen cities in the Top...