Accident Attorney

Jun 27 2018

SACRAMENTO FIRST CITY TO TRY DIGITAL LICENSE PLATES

California is the first state to roll out new digital license plates, and Sacramento will be the first city to give them a try. According to a story published by the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento agreed to test the plates on 24 of its vehicles. The new plates have several advantages, other than allowing drivers to display personal messages if allowed by the DMV. Because the digital plates have a battery and computer chip, drivers would be able to avoid yearly stickers on their tags by registering the...

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Jun 25 2018

DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE?

The thought of a nursing home patient or resident in an assisted living facility being abused or neglected fills most people with rage and extreme sadness. You can do something to prevent nursing home abuse. Learn the signs of elder abuse and neglect. When you visit your family members and friends, carefully look for any sign of abuse or neglect. Report abuse or neglect immediately and contact our Sacramento nursing home abuse attorney to discuss your options for legal action against the facility and the...

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Jun 15 2018

MULTIPLE BAY AREA TRAIN ACCIDENTS RESULT IN A FATALITY AND AN INJURY

As reported by SFGate last week, three train accidents in the Bay Area within a six-hour period resulted in the death of one person and the injury of another person. In the first of three train accidents, a person was killed in Richmond at 4:00 a.m. when an Amtrak train struck him.  Around 6:30 a.m. in Emeryville, another Amtrak train struck someone near the 5800 block of Horton Street. The person in the second accident is expected to survive the injuries. Around 8:45 a.m. that same morning...

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Accident Attorney

Jun 4 2018

San Jose Personal Injury Attorneys in the Bay Area

Our San Jose law firm represents clients in several areas of law. We encourage you to call our office for a free consultation and no obligation case evaluation.  We accept cases on a contingency fee basis — you only pay our attorney fees once we recover a settlement on your behalf. Call The [firm-name] at [phone-number] for your free consultation with a San Jose attorney. Our Areas of Practice Personal Injury Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and injuries. Our San Jose personal...

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May 14 2018

DEPOSITIONS IN LIVERMORE PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT

In some cases, accident victims are required to give depositions when they file a personal injury lawsuit. The thought of providing testimony can be frightening and overwhelming. For some, the fact that the deposition is before a court reporter under a sworn oath can be daunting. Being forced to sit in a conference room and answer questions for an attorney who represents the person who caused your injury seems unpleasant at best. Are you wondering why you may have to be put through this if...

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May 11 2018

TIPS FOR WINNING A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWSUIT IN SACRAMENTO

Sacramento is a wonderful place to enjoy riding a motorcycle. Motorcycles are also a terrific way to get around the city and congested areas because they are much better on gas mileage. However, motorcycles are not great at protecting a rider during a crash. A rider can suffer catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle accident that can leave him with substantial medical debts, intense physical pain, permanent disabilities, and great emotional distress. It is natural to want to pursue a claim against the other driver or the party...

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May 9 2018

ACCIDENT CLAIM WITH LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY

When you are injured in a personal injury accident, you are entitled to seek compensation for injuries. If your injury prevents you from working, you may receive reimbursement for your lost wages. You may also be entitled to compensation for a loss of earning capacity. What Qualifies as Lost Income in a Sacramento Accident Claim? Lost income refers to the wages or other income you would have earned had it not been for the accident. The income can come from salary or hourly wages, commissions,...

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Apr 13 2018

What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor About My Car Accident?

After a car accident, it is very important that you see your doctor as quickly as possible. In accidents that cause serious injuries, victims are usually transported directly to the emergency room. However, in minor car accidents, victims may refuse emergency medical services. In those cases, the victims need to be seen by a doctor. Some injuries may not present symptoms immediately after an accident. However, it is important for your health and for a personal injury claim to see a doctor after any car...

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Apr 11 2018

THE POLICE REPORT SAYS I CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAR ACCIDENT? CAN I STILL RECOVER COMPENSATION FOR MY CLAIM?

When you are in a traffic accident in Sacramento, call 911 to report the accident. The operator dispatches a law enforcement officer from the appropriate agency to the accident scene. Remember, never apologize for the collision or say you are sorry because your comments could be construed as admitting fault. It may be difficult, but try to remain calm as you explain what happened to the officer exactly as you remember. Unfortunately, the other driver may tell the officer a different version of how the crash occurred....

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Apr 9 2018

Safety Of Social Media Posts After A Car Accident In San Leandro, CA

With Facebook in the news lately being forced to answer questions about profile safety and privacy, it is an appropriate time to review the dangers of using social media after a car accident. If we have learned anything over the past few years, it is that our information online is not as secure as we may want to believe, including social media posts. While there is nothing inherently wrong with using social media after a traffic accident, you should understand the risk of posting information after...

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