Personal Injury Blog

On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in California related to COVID-19. An Executive Order dated March 19, 2020, placed a Stay at Home order in effect for the entire state. California’s Stay at Home Order requires all individuals in the State of California to stay at home or their place of residence except leaving for essential services. Essential workers may travel to and from work. Click here for information related to California’s shelter in place order. You can find...

When you are in a car accident, it can be overwhelming. Even when you are not seriously injured, you must deal with the property damage to your vehicle. You may miss time from work as you obtain a rental vehicle, arrange for repairs to your vehicle, and visit your doctor to determine whether you were injured in the accident. The emotional stress and physical pain after an accident add to the financial losses to create an extremely frustrating situation. If another driver is responsible for...

Brain injuries caused by a personal injury accident can result in a lifetime of complications and serious conditions. A variety of accidents and situations can result in a brain injury. Brain injuries can be caused by: Car accidents Dog attacks Truck accidents Motorcycle crashes Elder abuse Bicycle accidents Slips and falls Almost any accident can result in a brain injury. If another person’s negligence or wrongdoing caused your brain injury, you might be entitled to compensation for your losses. Contact our Sacramento brain injury lawyers for a free...

Neck pain is a common symptom experienced by many people after a car accident. However, what does neck pain indicate? Is neck pain a symptom of a serious car accident injury? Will it go away by itself in a few days or weeks? These questions can only be answered by a medical professional. Neck pain is an example of why it is important to seek medical treatment after a car accident. Neck pain could be a mild case of whiplash that will go away with...

The loss of a family member is never easy. Questions may exist whether the death was natural or the result of a wrongful or negligent act. Wrongful deaths occur when a person’s life is cut short because of another person or party’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongdoing. Our Sacramento wrongful death lawyers help families discover what happened to their loved ones. We help you hold the party responsible for your family member’s death accountable. If you suspect that your loved one’s death was caused by the...

Dog bites and dog attacks are a common cause of injury for small children. Small children are vulnerable to dog bites. Injuries caused by dog bites can impact a child for a lifetime. Additionally, a child may suffer severe emotional and mental trauma from a dog bite that can surface years later. Our Sacramento dog bite attorneys work with parents to file personal injury claims when a child is injured because of a dog bite or animal attack. California dog bite laws hold dog owners, property owners, and other...

A recent report indicated that pedestrian deaths would hit a 28-year high in 2018. California is one of the states that have the highest number of pedestrian fatalities year after year. Many of the pedestrian deaths caused by motor vehicles are attributed to driver error. However, pedestrians must exercise caution too. Pedestrians do not always have the right of way. Even when a pedestrian does have the right of way, he or she can reduce the risk of a pedestrian accident by taking certain precautions. Seven Ways to Avoid...

During 2017, over 3,200 teen drivers were involved in fatal car accidents. Teen drivers are less experienced and may not be ready to handle the responsibility of driving a vehicle in all situations. They are less mature and may not have a fully developed ability to judge risks and consequences. For that reason, parents need to discuss dangerous driving behaviors with their teen drivers. Discussing the risks associated with poor driving decisions can help teen drivers avoid dangerous driving behaviors. Three Dangerous Driving Behaviors to Discuss with...

Slips, trips, and falls can disrupt your life and result in chronic pain and permanent impairments. If a fall results in your injury, you might incur substantial medical expenses and lose time from work, which results in additional financial losses. A California slip and fall attorney can help you investigate the cause of the fall to determine if a property owner or other party is responsible for your damages. Proving Liability for a Slip and Fall Premises liability laws in California hold property owners accountable...