Personal Injury Blog

Proponents of self-driving cars say they make our roads safer by reducing the number of car accidents due to driver error. A vehicle does not become distracted from texting, grooming, reading, or adjusting controls. However, some people are not comfortable with self-driving vehicles. Recent news coverage of accidents involving autonomous vehicles highlights the fact these vehicles are not immune from motor vehicle accidents. How do you feel about sharing the road with these vehicles? Is Sacramento The Place for Self-Driving Vehicles? If things work out,...

Do you remember riding through the neighborhood to see the Christmas lights each year in the backseat of the family car? For many families, going to see the holiday lights is an annual tradition. Below are several of the most popular holiday light events in and around Sacramento this year. Holiday Light Displays California Christmas Lights shows there are 11 houses in the area that are lit up for the holiday season. Global Winter Wonderland – This magical event is much more than just a light show....

A long-awaited section of Sacramento freeway that has been under construction for five years opened last week according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. A new 10-mile segment of Interstate 80 from the Yolo County line to Watt Avenue now has a carpool lane on the westbound side.  The opening of the carpool lane is part of the $136 million freeway widening project. Crews will continue to work on the eastbound carpool lane that is expected to be finished later this month. The improvements were...

A news story in The Sacramento Bee discusses the state’s new campaign to address DUIs. Last month, Californians passed Proposition 64 that legalized marijuana for personal recreational use. Therefore, the state’s annual message regarding the dangers of drunk driving included stern warnings of the dangers of buzzed driving. Rhonda Craft, California traffic safety director, said, “The use of prescription medications and marijuana is becoming increasingly prominent among drivers and is creating more safety concerns.” In an attempt to warn drivers of the potential hazards of driving while impaired...

Last month, Alexis Landeros, was crossing Marconi Avenue when she was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident, according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. A driver traveling in the eastbound slow lane struck the teenager as she crossed the street in Arden Arcade near Ashbourne Drive. The driver of the Jeep Wrangler tried to swerve to miss the young woman but was unable to do so. Landeros was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. According to the California Highway Patrol,...

Head injuries are common in car accidents. The force of the impact causes your body to be thrown forward so that your head strikes the steering wheel or the dashboard. A side impact can result in your head hitting the window or doorframe. Even if your head does not strike an object, you could suffer brain damage from the force of the impact causing your brain to move violently within your skull. Common Signs of a Concussion If you or your child was in a...

Bicycles are becoming a popular form of recreation and exercise. Bicycles have long been a form of inexpensive transportation for many people. However, even though drivers know they must share the road with bicyclists, many drivers fail to take steps to avoid a bicycle accident. Below are five ways drivers are dangerous for bicyclists. Open Doors in Front of Bicyclists Car doors are a problem for bicyclists, especially in the city where cars are parked along the road. A driver parallel parks, gets his things...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Are you worried about how you will pay the medical bills? Who will reimburse you for your lost income and other expenses? How will you get another vehicle? These are just a few of the questions that may be keeping you awake at night. Our Sacramento car accident attorneys can answer these questions and other questions about a car accident claim. We understand you may be frustrated and worried after a car accident. The insurance adjuster for...

Is an insurance adjuster telling you that you cannot recover full compensation for your car accident claim because of a pre-existing medical condition? If so, you need to understand your legal rights!  Using a pre-existing medical condition to deny or decrease the value of an accident claim is a common tactic for many insurance companies. Before you discuss your claim any further with the insurance adjuster or sign any documents, contact our Sacramento car accident attorney for a free consultation. Call our office at (916) 999-9000 to...

When you hear about serious injuries in a car accident that are costly and significantly impact a person’s life, the injuries usually involve amputations, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or damage to internal organs. However, injuries that may not appear at first to be serious can often result in permanent life changes and financial stress. Back Injuries That Can Change Your Life Injury to any part of the back can result in serious medical conditions. The impact from a car crash can injury any part of...