Sacramento Personal Injury News

April is National Car Care Month. The Car Care Council wants everyone to use this as an opportunity to learn about the importance of car maintenance and service. A well-maintained vehicle is less likely to break down or cause a car crash. You can find car care events throughout the country that offer free vehicle inspections. Vehicle technicians will also be on hand to answer your questions regarding car maintenance. As part of their campaign, the Car Care Council is offering a free car care...

If a controversial law is passed in New York, drivers in that state may have to hand their phone over to law enforcement in the event of a car accident.  The officer will use a device being called a “textalyzer” to scan the phone logs to determine if the driver was texting or using the cell phone at the time of the collision. The law will make submitting to a textalyzer part of the “implied consent” law so drivers refusing to hand over their phones...

There are many types of damages that result from a Sacramento accident claim. When you are in a motor vehicle accident, bicycle crash, slip and fall accident, or commercial truck accident, you suffer physical and emotional injuries. You also suffer several different types of financial damages. Medical bills are one of the most common types of financial damages incurred in an accident case. The second most common type of financial damage in an accident case is lost wages, income, and opportunities. If you plan to...

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you already know that you have financial damages such as lost wages, property damage, and medical expenses. You also have emotional damages from the stress, anxiety, physical pain, and mental anguish from dealing with the car accident claim and your physical injuries. In order for you to receive compensation from the other driver, you must have evidence to prove the other driver caused the accident and prove your damages from the accident. Key Pieces of...

In February, one of Google’s self-driving cars pulled out in front of a bus in Mountain View, CA. No one was injured; however, this was the first accident involving a Google self-driving car that was caused by the Google car. According to the traffic accident report, the 2012 Lexus RX450h owned by Google Auto, LLC was operating in its autonomous mode when the accident occurred. Google has acknowledged the error and states it has taken the necessary actions to correct the algorithm in the software. In...

Hiring a Sacramento accident attorney is about making a smart calculation regarding your personal injury accident claim. While you know you will need to pay the accident attorney to represent you on your claim, the chance you will receive a higher settlement is greater when you are represented by an attorney. The insurance company will try to convince you to settle your claim without an accident attorney being involved in your case. If you do not have an attorney, you do not have anyone who...

Being involved in a vehicle accident can be terrifying. Even if you are not seriously injured, the shock of being in an accident can be overwhelming. If you have never been in a vehicle accident, it is difficult to know what to do immediately after the crash and in the days following the accident. Below is a checklist you can use after a vehicle accident to ensure you take all of the necessary steps to protect yourself and your legal rights. Motor Vehicle Accident Checklist...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), almost one-half of all motorcycle deaths occur in single-vehicle accidents. Speed and alcohol use contribute to a high number of those fatalities. When the fatality involved two vehicles, almost one-half of the fatalities resulted when another vehicle turned left in front of the motorcyclist. Other types of motorcycle accidents include: Rear-end collisions with other vehicles Crashes caused by road debris Driver inexperience Distracted and fatigued driving Loss of control Suddenly locking the front brake Collisions caused...

We spend a great deal of time discussing what you should do immediately after a car accident and in the days and weeks to come. We discuss how you must seek medical attention because your health should be your first priority. We also discuss how important it is to document the accident scene and gather information before at the accident scene, if possible. Finally, we discuss how important it is to contact an experienced car accident attorney as soon as you can to protect your...

A commercial truck accident is devastating. The difference in size between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle often results in horrific injuries or death for the driver and passengers of the other vehicle. During 2013, 71% of the fatalities in collisions between trucks and other vehicles were occupants of the other vehicle and 72% of the injuries were occupants of the other vehicle. Hire an Experienced Commercial Truck Accident Attorney If you are injured in a commercial truck accident, you need an experienced lawyer to represent...