Sacramento Personal Injury News

If you have a case, but you don’t have money to hire an attorney, what should you do? Should you accept a settlement offer by the insurance company to settle your injury claim? Do you try to represent yourself and negotiate with the insurance adjuster for the other party? The insurance company prefers that you represent yourself when settling your injury claim. Most individuals are unaware of the actual value of their claim or the laws related to accidents and injuries in California. Therefore, the...

Losing a loved one is never easy. However, when the death is preventable, the family may be entitled to compensation for damages. Money will not bring back your loved one. However, a monetary judgment is the only remedy available in a wrongful death case. Our Sacramento wrongful death attorneys represent families who have lost loved one as a result of: Automobile Accidents Medical Malpractice Animal Attacks DUI Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Bicycle Accidents If you have experienced the loss of a loved one through negligence or...

If you are injured in a car accident in Sacramento, it is important that you understand the importance of medical treatment after an accident. Many people count themselves lucky if they can walk away from a car accident without any outward signs of injury or trauma. They may tell medical professionals at the accident scene that they do not need any assistance. However, some injuries may not present symptoms immediately after a crash. An accident victim may not experience symptoms of an injury for several...

Even though many people associate neck injuries with rear-end crashes, you can sustain a neck injury in any car crash that causes your head violently snap in any direction. Neck injuries in car crashes can result in chronic pain and limited range of motion. In addition, neck injuries can also cause dizziness, headaches, shoulder pain, numbness in the arms and hands, and problems with memory and concentration. It is Important to Seek Treatment for Your Neck Injury Neck injuries typically do not have outward signs...

According to California’s traffic records, 3,435 people were killed, and 254,561 people were injured in traffic accidents during 2015. Many of the accidents that occur on Sacramento roads are not preventable. However, there are some steps that you can take to help decrease the risk of being involved in a car accident. Don’t Allow Yourself to be Distracted. Distracted driving is a very common cause of car accidents. When a driver is distracted, he or she is more likely to cause an accident. While you cannot control...

When a person causes an injury through negligence or wrongdoing, California’s personal injury laws allow for compensation of damages. In many cases, the person who caused the injury has a liability insurance policy that covers the claim. For example, motorists are required to have minimum car insurance in case they cause a car accident. Businesses and homeowners have property insurance to cover claims for a fall or other injury on their property. Therefore, most accident claims are handled by the insurance provider for the at-fault...

If you are injured in a car accident, you may spend several weeks or months recovering from your injuries. Some accident victims require surgery and physical therapy because of their injuries. Even if an accident victim does not need surgery, injuries from a car accident can take weeks to heal. As you recuperate from injuries sustained in a car accident, it is important to take steps to protect your health and your legal rights. Sadly, many people make mistakes while they are at home recuperating...

Motorcycle accidents in Sacramento cause traumatic injuries for riders and passengers. Even the most skilled and cautious motorcyclist can be severely injured in a motorcycle accident. In many cases, the injuries in a motorcycle crash are fatal, and fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents are increasing. From 2015 to 2016, the deaths caused by motorcycle crashes increased by 5.1 percent from 5,029 to 5,286. In addition to the fatalities, motorcycle accidents injure thousands of people each year. Motorcycle accidents injured approximately 88,000 people in 2015. You...

Each day, millions of students ride the school bus to and from school, including students in Sacramento County. While parents may look forward to children returning to school, most drivers do not look forward to the additional school traffic, including the school buses. Sadly, some students will be injured this year in school bus accidents. School bus safety is the responsibility of all parents, motorists, school bus drivers, and school districts. Therefore, it is a good time to review some of the school bus safety...

There are many different types of injuries that you may sustain in a personal injury accident. Traffic accidents, falls, dog bites, pool accidents, boating accidents, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents can result in multiple injuries. However, one of the common injuries that may not be discussed often is wrist injuries sustained in accidents. In an accident, you can suffer a painful wrist injury that disrupts your life and impairs your ability to perform your job. For some accident victims, a wrist injury may require surgery...