CAN CAR ACCIDENTS CAUSE EMOTIONAL STRESS?
Car accidents often cause head, neck, and back injuries. In some cases, these injuries can result in permanent disabilities. However, another issue is often unnoticed at the time — emotional stress caused by the collision. In fact, some people may...
HOW IS FAULT DETERMINED IN A COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT?
A commercial truck accident typically results in catastrophic injuries for the driver and the passengers of the other vehicles. A passenger vehicle cannot stand up to the force of an impact with a commercial truck. The size and weight of...
HOW DO YOU TREAT A SPINAL CORD INJURY?
A spinal cord injury can be serious and it can result in permanent disabilities. Immediate medical treatment is necessary to minimize the damage. If you are injured in a personal injury accident, always seek medical treatment even if you believe...
THE THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD AVOID DOING AFTER A MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Have you been injured in a Sacramento motorcycle crash? Are you out of work because a reckless driver pulled out in front of your motorcycle? Are you facing thousands of dollars in expensive medical treatments because of a distracted driver?...
HOW MUCH CAN I RECEIVE FOR MY CAR DAMAGE AFTER A CRASH?
There are several things you must take care of in the days and weeks after a car crash. Your top priority should be your health; however, you must also take care of various things such as reporting the accident to...
CAN I STILL FILE AN ACCIDENT CLAIM IF THE OTHER DRIVER WAS KILLED IN THE COLLISION?
Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. During 2014, there were almost 30,000 fatal traffic accidents in the United States resulting in 32,675 deaths. In California, 3,074 people died in traffic accidents during 2014. In some cases,...
SACRAMENTO HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT INJURES FOUR
A hit and run accident on August 11 caused traffic to come to a standstill during rush hour near downtown Sacramento. The crash occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on North 16th Street. Traffic was backed up from the collision to Q...
COMMON CAUSES OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, motorcycle fatalities increased in California by 12.1 percent from 2013 to 2014 (462 in 2013 to 519 in 2014). Nationwide, 4,586 motorcyclists were killed during 2014 in motorcycle crashes. It is estimated that motorcycle accidents cost...
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER ASKS FOR MY MEDICAL RECORDS?
Have you been injured in an accident? Is the insurance adjuster asking you to sign a medical release so he can obtain copies of your medical records? If so, you need to contact our office before signing any releases or...
BACK TO SCHOOL – 7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR TEEN & PASSENGERS SAFE
Back-to-school season brings with it lots of excitement for teens as they gain more independence. Daily commutes to school, homecomings, football games, and proms. You’re going to worry when your kids are out on the road, sure, but Tiemann Law...
