Personal Injury Blog

A report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals statistics that are frightening and alarming for drivers and others who use our roads each day. Research found that almost 80 percent of drivers experience road rage, aggression, or anger while driving. This is extremely troubling since aggressive driving is a major factor in traffic accidents in the United States. With more aggressive drivers on the road, the risk of being in a traffic accident increases. What is Aggressive Driving? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines...

When you consider the environment, the high number of slip and fall accidents in grocery stores is easy to explain. The grocery store is full of items that cause floors to become slippery and dangerous if spilled on the floor. Hundreds of customers moving throughout the store every hour increases the likelihood that something will be spilled on the floor. To make matters worse, the floors in most grocery stores are constructed of slick flooring materials that become treacherous for customers to walk on even...

Fox40 is reporting that the identity of the young woman killed in a hit-and-run accident has now been identified.  Twenty-six-year-old Elise Eastman lost her life as the victim of a tragic hit-and-run collision in the 7200 block of Gloria Drive. She was transported to the hospital after the crash where she fell into a coma and died the next morning. Friends and family describe Elise as “amazing” and a leader who excelled in whatever she did. Our deepest condolences go out to Elise’s family and friends...

The Sacramento Bee is reporting that the bicyclist who was hit and killed by a garbage truck was Professor Kentaro Inoue of Sacramento. Professor Inoue was a UC Davis professor who loved biking. A spokesman for UC Davis aid that Professor Inoue was well-liked and an outstanding scientist. It was a shock to everyone that he was killed in a bicycle accident. The tragic accident occurred in the 2000 block of West Capitol Avenue near Poplar Avenue. According to reports, the refuse truck and Professor...

Bicycling has increased in popularity over the past couple of decades. More people are riding bicycles than ever before for a variety of reasons — economic, health, recreation, and social. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, biking to work increased by 60 percent from 2000 through 2008/2012. Unfortunately, thousands of bicyclists are injured each year in traffic-related bicycle accidents. In 2013, 48,000 bicyclists were injured and 743 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents. There are things you can do as a cyclist to reduce your risk of being...

Car accidents often cause head, neck, and back injuries. In some cases, these injuries can result in permanent disabilities. However, another issue is often unnoticed at the time — emotional stress caused by the collision. In fact, some people may experience emotional problems even if no physical injuries are apparent. A study showed that traffic accidents were the most frequent traumatic event for males and the second most frequent traumatic event for females. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been discovered to...

A commercial truck accident typically results in catastrophic injuries for the driver and the passengers of the other vehicles.  A passenger vehicle cannot stand up to the force of an impact with a commercial truck. The size and weight of the commercial truck are so massive compared to a typical passenger vehicle that the passenger vehicle simply cannot withstand the impact. This leaves the driver and the occupants of the passenger vehicle vulnerable to severe injuries and death in a commercial truck accident. Therefore, damages...

A spinal cord injury can be serious and it can result in permanent disabilities. Immediate medical treatment is necessary to minimize the damage. If you are injured in a personal injury accident, always seek medical treatment even if you believe your injuries are not severe. Even a minor spinal cord injury can keep you from returning to work and resuming your normal daily activities. Immediate Care for a Spinal Cord Injury If a spinal cord injury is suspected, emergency medical services take special precautions at...

Have you been injured in a Sacramento motorcycle crash? Are you out of work because a reckless driver pulled out in front of your motorcycle? Are you facing thousands of dollars in expensive medical treatments because of a distracted driver? Is the insurance company for the other driver pressuring you to settle your motorcycle crash claim? If you are injured in a motorcycle crash, it is important to understand your legal rights regarding compensation for your injuries. It is also important to know what to...

There are several things you must take care of in the days and weeks after a car crash. Your top priority should be your health; however, you must also take care of various things such as reporting the accident to law enforcement and filing an insurance claim. If you take the right steps after a crash, you can maximize the amount of compensation you receive for your accident claim. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to recover from your physical injuries while dealing with insurance adjusters,...