Sacramento Personal Injury News

After a car accident, it is very important that you see your doctor as quickly as possible. In accidents that cause serious injuries, victims are usually transported directly to the emergency room. However, in minor car accidents, victims may refuse emergency medical services. In those cases, the victims need to be seen by a doctor. Some injuries may not present symptoms immediately after an accident. However, it is important for your health and for a personal injury claim to see a doctor after any car...

When you are in a traffic accident in Sacramento, call 911 to report the accident. The operator dispatches a law enforcement officer from the appropriate agency to the accident scene. Remember, never apologize for the collision or say you are sorry because your comments could be construed as admitting fault. It may be difficult, but try to remain calm as you explain what happened to the officer exactly as you remember. Unfortunately, the other driver may tell the officer a different version of how the crash occurred....

With Facebook in the news lately being forced to answer questions about profile safety and privacy, it is an appropriate time to review the dangers of using social media after a car accident. If we have learned anything over the past few years, it is that our information online is not as secure as we may want to believe, including social media posts. While there is nothing inherently wrong with using social media after a traffic accident, you should understand the risk of posting information after...

California premises liability laws govern accidents on another person’s property. One of the most common premises liability claims is for injuries from a fall. Dangerous conditions that cause falls can result in serious injuries. In some cases, slip and fall accidents can result in permanent impairments. When a hazardous condition causes a fall, the property owner could be liable. To recover compensation, you must file a personal injury claim. Even though falls are common accidents, below are four things that you may not know about...

Thousands of people are injured on California roads each year in traffic accidents. Some car accidents result in severe injuries that require emergency medical services while some accident victims refuse EMS treatment. Unfortunately, some accident victims may suffer soft tissue injuries in a car accident that they are not aware of immediately following the accident. These injuries may not present symptoms until a few hours or days after the injury. If you are involved in a car accident, it is in your best interest to...

A study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that the number of pedestrian deaths in 2018 will be the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in almost three decades. According to the GHSA, it is estimated that 6,277 pedestrians died in traffic-related accidents during 2018.  In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents. California had the highest number of pedestrian deaths in 2017 (858). California also had the highest number of deaths from pedestrian accidents in the first half of 2018 (432). In this article, our Sacramento...

California is dangerous for pedestrians. The state leads the country in the number of pedestrian deaths in 2016. According to the NHTSA, 867 pedestrians died in traffic-related accidents in California during 2016. Nationwide, 5,987 pedestrians died in accidents, which was the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in one year since 1990. Pedestrian deaths rose nine percent from 2015 to 2016. Pedestrians must be extremely careful when crossing roads, even when they are crossing in a crosswalk. If a reckless or negligent motorist hurt you, you should...

Are you searching for the best Easter Egg hunts in and around Sacramento? We found several events that might interest you. Tahoe Park Community Easter Egg Hung — March 24, 2018 Bring your kids out to see the Easter Bunny, enjoy bounce houses, and participate in fun games. Organizers will have designated hunts every 15 minutes so that every child that attends has the opportunity to get eggs during the hunt. This is a free event. For more information, visit their website. Southgate Bunny Breakfast...

Head-on collisions are some of the most deadly car accidents, and most of the crashes are preventable. When another car crashes into your vehicle head-on, there is little protection because many vehicles crumple on impact. In some head-on collisions, the occupants are thrown from the vehicle upon impact. The damages in a head-on collision are typically substantial. For this reason, you want to speak with a Sacramento car accident lawyer as quickly as possible if you are injured in a head-on collision. Causes of Head-On...

In some cases, a person may want to re-open a personal injury case to seek additional money for the claim. Reasons for reopening a personal injury case may include the discovery of permanent impairment, the need for additional surgery, or the discovery of additional medical bills from Highland Hospital or Summit Medical Center that were not paid. However, the insurance company has closed the case because you accepted a settlement. Can you reopen a personal injury case even though you settled your claim? Unfortunately, when...