Personal Injury Blog

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...

Anyone living in or around Folsom and Sacramento is familiar with rush hour traffic. The Capital City Freeway was once named one of the worst commutes in America. For those of us who still use the freeway for our commute, we know how dangerous and frustrating traffic can be. Unfortunately, rude, aggressive, and reckless drivers can make commuting in rush hour traffic even more dangerous. If everyone would adopt a few simple “rush hour rules,” the commute would not be near as annoying or treacherous. Rush Hour...

As summer approaches, parents will be signing up their children for various summer camps and other recreational activities. Most providers of sporting activities and recreational activities, including most summer camps, require participants to sign a waiver of liability. For minors, parents sign the waiver of liability. The company requires this waiver in an attempt to limit its liability in the event of a tragic accident. The validity of a waiver of liability rarely comes into question unless someone is injured. While we know we should...

Have you sat in a traffic jam on Sunrise Boulevard or Highway 50 at Hazel Avenue due to a traffic accident?  Does the stop and go traffic on Highway 99 make your commute frustrating? Anyone who lives or works in the Sacramento area knows how quickly traffic can come to a standstill because of a traffic accident. One small fender bender can back traffic up for miles. While you cannot control what other drivers do while they are on the road, you can control your...

Each year an additional 12,500 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases are reported in the United States. Right now, approximately 276,000 people are living with some form of spinal cord injury. Motor vehicle accidents and falls continue to be the most common causes of spinal cord injuries, however, violence, sports injuries, and medical or surgical mistakes account for 28% of the cases. Regardless of the cause of a SCI, the result is typically the same — a long, painful, and expensive recovery with the risk of permanent...