DRIVING TIPS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. The holiday season is filled with family, friends, and wonderful holiday traditions. The holidays also bring traffic, stress, and frustration along with the merrymaking. Millions of people travel during the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing through the New Year. Because more people will be on the roads during the holidays and nerves can be on edge as everyone tries to get those last-minute errands finished or get out of town, it is important to stay...
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
When you are injured in an accident caused by another person or entity, it is easy to become overwhelmed. You may be in severe pain and struggling to understand how these injuries are going to impact your life. In addition to the physical injuries and the emotional stress caused by the accident, you are also suffering financial losses, such as property damage, lost wages, and medical bills. Our Sacramento accident attorneys can help. We can handle the insurance adjuster for you so that you can...
MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT KILLS ONE PERSON IN ELK GROVE
CBS Sacramento reported a fatal car accident in Elk Grove involving three vehicles on November 2, 2016. According to the news story, the accident occurred in the 9900 block of Grant Line Road. Elk Grove police confirmed that one person was killed because of the collision. It was unknown at the time of the report which driver was killed or if anyone else was injured in the accident. It is believed that a car was leaving a storage facility when it pulled out in front of...
WHAT DOES MY ATTORNEY DO DURING A CAR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION?
Every car accident case is different, even if the collision was the result of a common reason for accidents such as failing to yield the right-of-way. Conducting a comprehensive accident investigation is important to identify and secure key evidence we can use to recover compensation for your injuries. Below are some of the steps we take when investigating a traffic accident. Review Police Report Police reports are not considered evidence in a car accident case; however, they do provide information we can use during our...
WHAT WILL THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAY WHEN I FILE MY CLAIM?
When you are in a traffic accident, one of your priorities is getting a working vehicle. You need to have a reliable means of transportation to get to work, take the kids to school, and run errands for your family. You do not have the money to pay to repair your vehicle. Unfortunately, you are at the mercy of the insurance company for the other driver. Once you file an insurance claim, the insurance company can respond in one of several ways.
WILL LIMITING LARGE TRUCK SPEEDS REDUCE ACCIDENTS?
The chicago Tribune reported in a news story that a new proposal if passed, will electronically limit the speed of commercial trucks throughout the United States. Regulators are considering placing an electronic device on vehicles that weigh more than 26,000 pounds. The device would limit the vehicle’s speed. Regulators are considering capping the speed at 60, 65, or 68 mph. However, the proposal would not require older vehicles to be modified to limit speed. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic...
HOW DANGEROUS IS A PARKING LOT?
Parking lots can be very dangerous places. Thousands of injuries occur in parking lots each year in the United States. For this reason, personal injury laws in California allow victims to pursue parking lot owners and others for injuries from parking lot accidents. Some of the injuries that may be compensable under personal injury laws include: Falls Thousands of people fall in parking lots each year in the United States. A property owner has the responsibility to maintain a parking lot to avoid dangerous conditions...
CAN I BE BLAMED FOR A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT?
A slip and fall accident can cause serious injuries that result in a great deal of physical pain and financial loss. It is important to prove that the property owner is responsible for the conditions that led to your fall if you expect to recover compensation for your injuries. However, in many cases, a property owner and its insurance company attempt to blame the accident victim to avoid paying damages. They may claim that the victim did something to cause the fall such as wearing...
CAN A BRAIN INJURY IMPACT THE ENTIRE FAMILY?
Brain injuries are some of the most common types of injuries in personal injury accidents. From falls to traffic accidents and workplace accidents, brain injuries can result from almost any personal injury accident. For an accident victim with a mild head injury, symptoms may go away completely in a few days to a few weeks. However, the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can last years. Sometimes, the result of a brain injury can be permanent. In these cases, the brain injury impacts the...
VACAVILLE CRASH INJURIES TWO ADULTS AND FIVE CHILDREN
The Daily Republic reported on the Vacaville crash that sent both drivers and all passengers to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. According to the report, the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling eastbound on Alamo Road when the driver of a Honda CRV turned in front of the Jetta at Peabody Road. The collision caused the eastbound lanes of Alamo Road, near the intersection with Peabody Road, to close for an hour while crews investigated and cleaned up the accident scene....
