Sacramento Personal Injury News

Bicycles are becoming a popular form of recreation and exercise. Bicycles have long been a form of inexpensive transportation for many people. However, even though drivers know they must share the road with bicyclists, many drivers fail to take steps to avoid a bicycle accident. Below are five ways drivers are dangerous for bicyclists. Open Doors in Front of Bicyclists Car doors are a problem for bicyclists, especially in the city where cars are parked along the road. A driver parallel parks, gets his things...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Are you worried about how you will pay the medical bills? Who will reimburse you for your lost income and other expenses? How will you get another vehicle? These are just a few of the questions that may be keeping you awake at night. Our Sacramento car accident attorneys can answer these questions and other questions about a car accident claim. We understand you may be frustrated and worried after a car accident. The insurance adjuster for...

Is an insurance adjuster telling you that you cannot recover full compensation for your car accident claim because of a pre-existing medical condition? If so, you need to understand your legal rights!  Using a pre-existing medical condition to deny or decrease the value of an accident claim is a common tactic for many insurance companies. Before you discuss your claim any further with the insurance adjuster or sign any documents, contact our Sacramento car accident attorney for a free consultation. Call our office at (916) 999-9000 to...

When you hear about serious injuries in a car accident that are costly and significantly impact a person’s life, the injuries usually involve amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or damage to internal organs. However, injuries that may not appear at first to be serious can often result in permanent life changes and financial stress. Back Injuries That Can Change Your Life Injury to any part of the back can result in serious medical conditions. The impact from a car crash can injury any part of...

When you hear about serious injuries in a car accident that are costly and significantly impact a person’s life, the injuries usually involve amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or damage to internal organs. However, injuries that may not appear at first to be serious can often result in permanent life changes and financial stress. Back Injuries That Can Change Your Life Injury to any part of the back can result in serious medical conditions. The impact from a car crash can injury any part of...

Fatigued driving, also referred to as drowsy driving, has become a major concern in the United States. A poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that more than a third of Americans have fallen asleep while driving. In addition, 60 percent of the respondents admit they operated a motor vehicle while drowsy during the past year. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), about 100,000 traffic accidents in the United States each year involve fatigued driving. These fatigued driving accidents result in roughly 71,000 injuries...

Motorcycling is increasing in popularity in Sacramento and throughout the United States. As more people search for cost-effective means of transportation, motorcycles are becoming a solution. For many, it is more about enjoying the beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery in and around Sacramento. Whatever the reason, motorcycling is becoming a very popular activity. Unfortunately, other drivers may not pay enough attention to the road to notice motorcycles. Distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving are common reasons for motorcycle accidents. Road debris and road conditions also account...

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...

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...

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...