Accident Attorney

Mar 12 2018

REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO CONTACT A SACRAMENTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Being injured in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when an insurance adjuster is pressuring you to settle the claim. Instead of attempting to handle the claim yourself, you may need experienced legal counsel to guide you through the process. Below are five reasons why you should consider contacting a Sacramento car accident attorney to discuss your claim. You Need to Understand Your Legal Rights You need to understand your legal rights regarding compensation for your injuries. Insurance companies may not tell you that you have...

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Mar 9 2018

DRIVERLESS VEHICLES COMING TO THE BAY AREA

Curbed San Francisco ran a story at the end of last month about the decision by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to allow the testing of fully automated vehicles. The difference between these tests and previous tests of automated vehicles — there will be no human safety drivers behind the wheel. The DMV approved the driverless testing on February 26, 2018. The department will post the notice posted on its website for 30 days before it begins approving applications from various tech companies and...

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Mar 7 2018

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS DEATHS SPIKE IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY

According to a story in the Sacramento Bee, more people died in traffic-related accidents during 2016 than during any of years in the past two decades. The number of deaths in traffic accidents increased by 22 percent from 2015 to 2016 for a four-county area. Experts claim that the improving economy is a factor in the increase in traffic fatalities. They point to the last time Sacramento traffic accidents resulted in these many fatalities during 2005 when unemployment was around four percent. Statewide in California,...

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Mar 2 2018

LAWMAKERS PROPOSE BILL TO LOWER FINE FOR ROLLING RIGHT ON RED OFFENSES

Two Senators have proposed a bill that would reduce the fine for failing to completely stop at a red light before making a right turn. Currently, the fine for this offense is $100. Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Sen. Jerry Dill (D-San Mateo) propose to lower the fine to $35. However, drivers who cause pedestrian accidents or hit bicyclists while turning would face higher fines. The reasoning behind the bill is that the fine is not appropriate for the seriousness of the traffic violation. Once you...

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Feb 28 2018

DRIVER GOING WRONG WAY CAUSES DEADLY CRASH

A driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 5 caused a deadly crash last week. According to an article in The Sacramento Bee, the traffic accident occurred near Richards Boulevard on Interstate 5 in Sacramento County. Deputies of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department were pursuing the vehicle. Two men in the vehicle being chased by the police died. A truck driver involved in the accident suffered major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The chase began near El Camino Avenue and the Capital City Freeway....

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Feb 26 2018

THREE-CAR COLLISION IN ANTIOCH CAUSES ONE FATALITY

According to a story in The Antioch Herald, Antioch Police Officers responded to a car accident at the intersection of Davison Drive and Hillcrest Avenue last week. When officers arrived, the driver of one of the vehicles appeared to have a medical emergency. ConFire and paramedics performed life-saving measures after arriving at the accident scene. However, the man was later pronounced dead at the accident scene. A passenger in the vehicle said that the driver complained of feeling ill and then slumped over. The passenger attempted...

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Feb 23 2018

FIVE THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT A TRUCK’S BLIND SPOTS

Commercial trucks are involved in thousands of truck accidents each year. In 2015, roughly 116,000 people were injured, and 4,067 people were killed in large truck accidents. These numbers represented a four percent increase from the previous year. Over three-fourths of those deaths and injuries sustained in a truck accident were sustained by people who were not in the truck at the time of the crash. Because of the size of a large truck, drivers and occupants of other vehicles are at an elevated risk of death or...

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Feb 21 2018

IS MY EPILEPSY FROM A CAR ACCIDENT HEAD INJURY?

Have you developed epilepsy after being involved in a car accident? Did you suffer a head injury in a traffic accident before being diagnosed with epilepsy? If so, your car accident might have been the cause of your epilepsy. You may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Call (916)1 999-9000 to speak with a Sacramento car accident attorney free of charge. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder that can cause abnormal brain activity, which can cause periods of unusual behavior and seizures. There are several types of...

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Feb 19 2018

WHO DO I CALL AFTER A SACRAMENTO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT?

In most cases, your commute to work is without any events, other than possibly being stuck in a traffic jam. Unfortunately, for some drivers, their commute is interrupted by a traffic accident. The immediate surge of emotion and adrenaline can make it difficult to think. When panic sets in, you may find it almost impossible to take the steps you need to take after a Sacramento traffic accident. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a step-by-step checklist of what to do after...

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Feb 16 2018

PREGNANCY INJURIES FROM A CAR ACCIDENT

Being in a car accident is a traumatic event for anyone. However, for an expectant mother, a car accident can be a tragic event for her and her unborn child. The mother not only worries about her health, but the health and well-being of her child. Sadly, many things can go wrong for a pregnant woman after a car accident. Pregnancy Risks from a Car Accident Stress from the Accident — Even if there are no other injuries, the stress from the accident can take a...

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