Sacramento Personal Injury News

When you are involved in a car accident, you need to seek medical attention immediately after the collision. If you choose not to be transported to the emergency room, you should see your family doctor as soon as possible. In some cases, it is easy to access the injuries, such as in the case of a broken bone or a penetrating head injury.  However, in other cases, it may be more difficult to know how seriously you are injured unless you see a physician. For...

The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are called the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers. During 2016, an average of 10 individuals was killed each day in traffic accidents involving teen drivers. The number of traffic deaths during this period is 14 percent higher than the rest of the year. As we begin the 100 Deadliest Days, it is important for parents to review safe driving behaviors with their teen drivers and take steps to reduce the risk of their teen driver being involved...

Many drivers choose to purchase a used vehicle to save money on the overall cost of the vehicle, including the purchase price and the insurance premium.  However, you must be careful when purchasing a used vehicle. You may have heard the warning, “Buying a used car is just buying someone else’s problem.” In some cases, this may be true. However, if you take your time, do your research, and follow the tips below, you can reduce the risk of purchasing a “lemon.” Buying a Used...

Millions of Americans suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thousands die from TBI each year while many more people suffer from long-term, debilitating conditions caused by the brain injury. If you can avoid a TBI by reducing your risk of sustaining an injury, you should take steps to do so. The precautions you take could save your life or prevent a lifetime of pain. What Causes a Traumatic Brain Injury? A TBI can occur in several ways. A closed head injury can result in TBI....

According to the 2015 figures provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), children fourteen years old and younger accounted for 12 percent of the bicycling injuries and five percent of the bicycling fatalities in 2015. That year, 47 children died in traffic crashes involving pedal-cyclists. Also in 2015, 47 children between the ages of 15 years and 19 years died in traffic accidents involving pedal-cyclists. Whenever a child is injured, it is tragic. Parents can help prevent bicycle accidents by taking steps to...

Car accidents, falls, defective products, medical malpractice, and other personal injury accidents result in catastrophic injuries each day that causes paralysis for thousands of people. Our Sacramento catastrophic accident attorneys understand how some injuries can change the lives of accident victims forever. Below are three catastrophic injuries that can result in partial or complete paralysis. Victims who suffer these injuries can face a lifetime of medical treatments, physical therapy, counseling, and personal care. Spinal Cord Injuries It is estimated that there are 17,000 new cases...

According to a report by Fox40 News, a man and young woman were killed in a car crash on Power Inn Road last Thursday. The 45-year old man, who was a new father, was riding his motorcycle on the southbound side of Power Inn Road. A Honda traveling in the opposite direction turned left onto 53rd Avenue in front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist died at the accident scene. An 18-year old woman who was a passenger in the Honda died later at the hospital....

Fox40 News reported on a North Sacramento high-speed car accident that occurred last week in the neighborhood of Del Paso Heights. Witnesses stated they saw a vehicle speed through a stop sign immediately before the collision. The crash occurred near the intersection of Elm Street and Harris Avenue. The Sacramento Police Department was still investigating the accident, but it appears that alcohol may have been a factor in the cause of the collision. Four people were transported to the emergency room for treatment. Two of the...

Motorcycles are gaining in popularity as people search for more economical forms of transportation.  In addition, motorcycles are a wonderful way to see our beautiful state while enjoying the freedom of the open road. Many riders enjoy the sense of adventure and freedom they feel when they are riding. Sadly, motorcycles are also one of the riskiest forms of transportation because of the lack of protection for the rider in the event of a crash. Many drivers simply do not see motorcycles because they are...

Drug and alcohol use by drivers is a serious problem in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 10,265 people were killed during 2015 in alcohol-impaired driving accidents. California had the second highest number of alcohol-impaired fatalities (914) that year. It is estimated that drugs, legal and illegal, are involved in about 16% of traffic accidents. Drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs put everyone at risk. However, truck drivers who are driving under the influence of drugs or...