Personal Injury Blog

According to the 2015 figures provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), children fourteen years old and younger accounted for 12 percent of the bicycling injuries and five percent of the bicycling fatalities in 2015. That year, 47 children died in traffic crashes involving pedal-cyclists. Also in 2015, 47 children between the ages of 15 years and 19 years died in traffic accidents involving pedal-cyclists. Whenever a child is injured, it is tragic. Parents can help prevent bicycle accidents by taking steps to...

Car accidents, falls, defective products, medical malpractice, and other personal injury accidents result in catastrophic injuries each day that causes paralysis for thousands of people. Our Sacramento catastrophic accident attorneys understand how some injuries can change the lives of accident victims forever. Below are three catastrophic injuries that can result in partial or complete paralysis. Victims who suffer these injuries can face a lifetime of medical treatments, physical therapy, counseling, and personal care. Spinal Cord Injuries It is estimated that there are 17,000 new cases...

According to a report by Fox40 News, a man and young woman were killed in a car crash on Power Inn Road last Thursday. The 45-year old man, who was a new father, was riding his motorcycle on the southbound side of Power Inn Road. A Honda traveling in the opposite direction turned left onto 53rd Avenue in front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist died at the accident scene. An 18-year old woman who was a passenger in the Honda died later at the hospital....

Fox40 News reported on a North Sacramento high-speed car accident that occurred last week in the neighborhood of Del Paso Heights. Witnesses stated they saw a vehicle speed through a stop sign immediately before the collision. The crash occurred near the intersection of Elm Street and Harris Avenue. The Sacramento Police Department was still investigating the accident, but it appears that alcohol may have been a factor in the cause of the collision. Four people were transported to the emergency room for treatment. Two of the...

Motorcycles are gaining in popularity as people search for more economical forms of transportation.  In addition, motorcycles are a wonderful way to see our beautiful state while enjoying the freedom of the open road. Many riders enjoy the sense of adventure and freedom they feel when they are riding. Sadly, motorcycles are also one of the riskiest forms of transportation because of the lack of protection for the rider in the event of a crash. Many drivers simply do not see motorcycles because they are...

Drug and alcohol use by drivers is a serious problem in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 10,265 people were killed during 2015 in alcohol-impaired driving accidents. California had the second highest number of alcohol-impaired fatalities (914) that year. It is estimated that drugs, legal and illegal, are involved in about 16% of traffic accidents. Drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs put everyone at risk. However, truck drivers who are driving under the influence of drugs or...

How long does it take you to commute to work? Do you dread getting in your vehicle every morning and every evening? Do you leave home earlier than necessary just to avoid some of the traffic of rush hour? According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Americans spend an average of 25 minutes commuting to work each day. For some, a 25-minute commute sounds like a dream, especially for those who are locked in the gridlock of rush hour. A 25-minute commute can quickly turn into...

SLOW DOWN! How many times have you had a near miss with a speeding driver who is changing lanes erratically or running red lights? Have you been sitting a red light only to look up and see a driver approaching you at a high rate of speed? Do you want to scream at other drivers and ask them what the rush is today? We are all guilty of pushing the speed limit every once in a while when we are in a hurry or not...

If you are purchasing your teenager a car this year, safety is a priority. You want to choose a vehicle that will provide safe transportation for your child. Once you have purchased the vehicle, you should put together an “essential car kit” for your teen driver. Below is a list of essential items our car accident attorney believes you need in your car. Review each item in the car kit and explain why you should always have these items in any car they own. Spare...

It may not happen often; however, it does happen. Someone has a sudden emergency or a medical emergency while driving, and that driver causes a car accident. Does the emergency excuse the liability for the car wreck? Under California law, an emergency may be a legal defense to a car accident claim in some very narrow circumstances. California’s Sudden Emergency or Medical Emergency Defense Under California law, if a person has a sudden emergency or a medical emergency and causes a car wreck that person...