Personal Injury Blog

California premises liability laws govern accidents on another person’s property. One of the most common premises liability claims is for injuries from a fall. Dangerous conditions that cause falls can result in serious injuries. In some cases, slip and fall accidents can result in permanent impairments. When a hazardous condition causes a fall, the property owner could be liable. To recover compensation, you must file a personal injury claim. Even though falls are common accidents, below are four things that you may not know about...

Thousands of people are injured on California roads each year in traffic accidents. Some car accidents result in severe injuries that require emergency medical services while some accident victims refuse EMS treatment. Unfortunately, some accident victims may suffer soft tissue injuries in a car accident that they are not aware of immediately following the accident. These injuries may not present symptoms until a few hours or days after the injury. If you are involved in a car accident, it is in your best interest to...

A study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that the number of pedestrian deaths in 2018 will be the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in almost three decades. According to the GHSA, it is estimated that 6,277 pedestrians died in traffic-related accidents during 2018.  In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents. California had the highest number of pedestrian deaths in 2017 (858). California also had the highest number of deaths from pedestrian accidents in the first half of 2018 (432). In this article, our Sacramento...

California is dangerous for pedestrians. The state leads the country in the number of pedestrian deaths in 2016. According to the NHTSA, 867 pedestrians died in traffic-related accidents in California during 2016. Nationwide, 5,987 pedestrians died in accidents, which was the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in one year since 1990. Pedestrian deaths rose nine percent from 2015 to 2016. Pedestrians must be extremely careful when crossing roads, even when they are crossing in a crosswalk. If a reckless or negligent motorist hurt you, you should...

Are you searching for the best Easter Egg hunts in and around Sacramento? We found several events that might interest you. Tahoe Park Community Easter Egg Hung — March 24, 2018 Bring your kids out to see the Easter Bunny, enjoy bounce houses, and participate in fun games. Organizers will have designated hunts every 15 minutes so that every child that attends has the opportunity to get eggs during the hunt. This is a free event. For more information, visit their website. Southgate Bunny Breakfast...

Head-on collisions are some of the most deadly car accidents, and most of the crashes are preventable. When another car crashes into your vehicle head-on, there is little protection because many vehicles crumple on impact. In some head-on collisions, the occupants are thrown from the vehicle upon impact. The damages in a head-on collision are typically substantial. For this reason, you want to speak with a Sacramento car accident lawyer as quickly as possible if you are injured in a head-on collision. Causes of Head-On...

In some cases, a person may want to re-open a personal injury case to seek additional money for the claim. Reasons for reopening a personal injury case may include the discovery of permanent impairment, the need for additional surgery, or the discovery of additional medical bills from Highland Hospital or Summit Medical Center that were not paid. However, the insurance company has closed the case because you accepted a settlement. Can you reopen a personal injury case even though you settled your claim? Unfortunately, when...

DUI accidents usually increase on holidays as more people are on the roads after celebrating the holiday with alcohol. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this weekend, and people will be on the roads after celebrating the holiday with alcohol. Therefore, the roads can be very dangerous over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Law enforcement officers will be on the roads trying to stop drunk drivers, but you should do your part to prevent DUI accidents. DUI Accidents on St. Patrick’s Day According to the...

CBS SF Bay Area reported on an accident that had shut down all lanes of Interstate 80 last week. According to the California Highway Patrol, all lanes were closed while the accident was investigated and cleared. The collision occurred on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 around 1:00 p.m. in Oakland just east of the Interstate-580 connector. CHP was allowing traffic to pass on the shoulder, but advised drivers to use an alternate route by taking West Grand Avenue to San Pablo Avenue and making a...

Any traffic accident can cause horrific injuries that result in lifelong disabilities and impairments. However, some accidents can be more life-threatening and likely to cause catastrophic injuries because of the nature of the vehicles involved or the victims involved. Below are four common traffic accidents in California that can cause severe injuries and death. Head-On Collisions Head-on collisions are very dangerous and often result in fatalities, especially high-speed head-on collisions. When vehicles strike each other head-on, there is a tendency for the vehicle to crumple...