Personal Injury Blog

After being in a Livermore car crash caused by another driver, you may assume that the driver’s insurance company will pay your medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost income, and other damages. Shouldn’t the company just pay your damages because the other driver is at fault? The police officer said he was at fault and he even said he was sorry at the accident scene. However, the other driver nor the police officer has any control over whether the insurance company pays, denies, or undervalues a...

Severe burns can be sustained in a car accident because of several causes. The vehicle can catch on fire during impact or after the collision. Chemical burns can result from chemicals spilling from the vehicle or other vehicles or releasing from airbags. Friction burns or abrasions are common in motorcycle accidents and when victims are thrown from a vehicle. Regardless of how you suffered the burn, a burn can increase your pain and suffering, both physical suffering and emotional pain. Accident victims who suffer from burns in...

Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries to a motorcyclist. A motorcycle does not provide the same level of protection for the rider as a car or truck provides for a driver. Therefore, a rider can suffer traumatic injuries because of the impact of the collision, including spinal cord injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and amputations. The damages can be quite substantial. Your first step is to seek medical attention. After you have been treated for your injuries, you need to call our office for...

If you are involved in a truck accident case, it is very important that you consult a San Leandro truck accident lawyer about filing an injury claim. Truck accident claims can be complex and move very quickly at the beginning of the case. Therefore, you want an attorney who has experience handling these types of traffic accident cases to protect your best interests against large insurance companies and huge trucking companies. Four Common Questions About Truck Accidents in San Leandro We understand you may have...

Has a negligent driver or a defective product caused your injury? Did a fall or other accident cause your injury? If so, you might be entitled to receive money for your injuries. However, you must file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages. Under California’s Statute of Limitations, your time to file a claim is restricted. Therefore, we urge you to contact our office to consult with a Sacramento personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Do not delay seeking legal counsel....

A new report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) be lowered from .08 to .05 in the United States. In addition, the report recommends other changes that could reduce the number of drunk driving incidents. Other recommendations made by the authors include: Providing effective treatment for DUI offenders; Strengthen methods for prohibiting the sale of alcohol to people under 21 years of age; Increase taxes on alcohol sales; and, Mandate ignition interlock laws for all...

For commuters trying to leave Oakland by the Bay Bridge last week, the commute took much longer. For commuters sitting in the bumper-to-bumper traffic on Bay Bridge, the traffic jam might have appeared to be caused by road construction or a terrible traffic accident. However, the backup was caused by a problem with the metering lights for Bay Bridge. Software Glitch Causes Severe Backup According to a story by ABC7, the metering lights at the toll plaza malfunctioned causing the severe traffic jam. Cars were backed...

Choosing a car seat is a big decision for most new parents. You need to trust that the car seat will protect your child if your vehicle is involved in an accident. As new parents quickly learn, infants should be in rear-facing car seats. Some infants seem to hate facing the back seat. They cry or fuss each time they are strapped into the car seat. Rear-facing car seats are required by law in California for infants and toddlers under two years of age. The...

Being injured in a car accident can disrupt your entire life. It is not as if you plan on being in an accident, it just happens. Even if you are not injured, you must deal with the property damage to your vehicle. It takes time to rent a vehicle, get repair estimates, choose a body shop, and wait for your vehicle to be repaired. You are going to miss at least a few days of work. If you are injured, you could miss several days...

When you are injured in an accident, it is very important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are not transported to the emergency room from the accident scene, you should see your doctor the next day. For you to recover compensation from the party who was responsible for the accident, you must prove that you suffered damages. The best way for you to prove you were physically injured is through medical records. Medical record document your injuries, your recovery, and...