Sacramento Personal Injury News

It is that time of year again — back to school time for students in Sacramento. In less than a month, Sacramento City Unified Schools and school systems throughout the area will begin the 2017-2018 school year. As student return to classes, parents, teachers, school officials and law enforcement officers will take extra precautions to ensure the safety of students in school zones. However, drivers need to do their part to keep kids safe in school zones this school year. Watch for Children and Keep Them Safe...

Are you a safe driver? Most people consider themselves to be safe drivers. However, many people have bad driving habits that put them at risk for a traffic accident each time they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Two areas where many people need to improve their driving behaviors are avoiding distractions and reducing aggressive driving behaviors. Multitasking Behind the Wheel is Dangerous According to the NHTSA, distracted driving resulted in 3,477 traffic-related deaths and 391,000 injuries 2015. AAA Foundation for Safety and AAA...

Even though there has been an increase in the efforts to educate the public about the dangers of drugged and drunk driving, many drivers still get behind the wheel of a vehicle impaired by alcohol or drugs. When a person decides to drive after having too much to drink, that person places his life and the lives of others at danger. Sadly, you cannot control what other people choose to do. If a drunk driver injures you, there are some things that you need to...

Time is valuable to everyone. Today, everyone is on the go to get somewhere in little to no time, and we all are in need of more time to get things finished. We feel rushed from the time we get up until we go to bed, including when we are in our vehicles. Using Driving Time to Multitask The advances in technology may be part of the urgency we feel in our normal lives. Everything is available in an instant. We can get restaurant reviews,...

During the summer, families travel more often, and many families stay in hotels throughout California. A vacation can come to a tragic and unexpected end when a family member is injured in a hotel accident. Because hotels are just like any other business, they must provide a safe environment for their guests and visitors. When a hotel fails in its duty to keep you safe, it can be held liable for your damages. If you or your family member was injured while staying at a...

Property owners have a duty to anyone they invite on their property to make sure that there are no dangers that can cause injury or that they sufficiently warn visitors of a potential hazard. If a person is injured on private property, that person may have a claim against the property owner under California’s premises liability laws. The laws provide a way for an accident victim to sue the property owner for compensation for damages. This type of personal injury case is commonly referred to...

Summer parties for kids mean having the latest and greatest attractions. From backyard birthday parties and end-of-school parties to Fourth of July celebrations and community get-togethers, kids love to see bounce houses. These giant inflatables come in all shapes, sizes, and themes from simply bounce houses to giant slides, huge obstacle course, and princess castles. You can find anything you want these days in a bounce house. While these inflatable attractions can provide hours of enjoyment and pleasure, they can also cause serious accidents. Bounce...

When we discuss the injuries from a motor vehicle accident, we usually talk about common injuries that most people think of when hearing about a car crash. Common injuries in traffic-related accidents do include: Broken bones and fractions Traumatic brain injuries (TBSs) and other head trauma Internal injuries and bleeding Amputations Scarring, burns, and disfigurement Paralysis and other spinal cord injuries Neck and shoulder injuries Each of the above injuries can result in life-threatening conditions or permanent disabilities. However, very little is heard of another...

If you have tried to find a parking space in downtown Sacramento, you already know that it can be extremely frustrating to search for a place to park. ABC10 News reported on the issue and the steps the city is taking to try to make it easier for drivers to park in the downtown area. The Cost of Searching for a Parking Space INRIX Research released a report stating that Americans spend an average of 17 hours searching for parking spaces each year. The report was based...

The family of a 15-year-old girl is blaming San Joaquin General Hospital for the teen’s death as reported Fox40 News. According to the news story, the teen was treated by her doctor for chest pain at the hospital. She was diagnosed with chest wall pain and sent home with medication. Her family stated that the teen’s health continued to worsen, so she was taken back to the doctor who said she was just experiencing inflammation. Approximately two weeks later, the teen was rushed to the hospital...