Personal Injury Blog

California is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents. Therefore, accident victims must prove that another party was responsible for causing the collision before they can receive compensation from those parties for injuries, losses, and damages. Some circumstances can make it more difficult to determine fault for a car crash, as in the case of a multiple vehicle accident.

As you are gearing up for a great Halloween in Sacramento this year, it is important to remember the dangers associated with trick-or-treating. Many people are focused on ensuring the candy and treats their children receive are safe to consume. While checking candy and accepting treats from trusted sources is extremely important, it is also important to be aware of the dangers of pedestrian accidents on Halloween. Children do not have the maturity level and knowledge to understand the dangers of walking near traffic. They...

Proving liability for a slip and fall accident in California can be difficult. Additionally, the defense may raise certain defenses to negligence and liability that could result in a denial of your slip and fall claim. Working with a California slip and fall attorney in Sacramento can give you an advantage. An experienced personal injury lawyer understands the various defenses used in slip and fall cases and how to prepare to overcome those defenses. Common Slip and Fall Defenses Some of the common defense strategies...

After a motor vehicle accident in California, there are many things that you need to take care of related to the accident. Typically, the top two priorities after a car accident are to seek medical care and arrange for transportation. If the other driver caused the accident, you would likely file an insurance claim with the driver’s insurance provider. Settling Car Accident Claims Property damage claims are usually settled quickly, but personal injury claims take more time. You need to complete medical treatment and be...

Being involved in a car accident may result in a variety of physical injuries. Some injuries are easy to identify because they have outward symptoms, such as bleeding from cuts and abrasions. Other injuries may also be easily identified because of the symptoms, such as broken bones. However, other injuries may not be as easy to identify because the symptoms are subtle, or the symptoms could point to multiple causes. Chest pains after a car accident should be treated very seriously. There could be several...

An accidental injury can result in a variety of injuries, losses, and damages. Insurance companies go to great lengths to pay as little as possible (preferably nothing) to resolve injury claims. If you have sustained an injury because of a fall, traffic accident, defective product, or other incident caused by another party, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. However, you must prove fault and damages to recover compensation. Gathering evidence for an injury claim begins immediately after the accident and...

One of the biggest myths about personal injury settlements is that injury victims make lots of money from settlements for insurance claims. Even when an individual is entitled to a large settlement, other factors can result in a lower settlement figure. For example, the at-fault party may not have sufficient insurance coverage or assets to pay the total amount of the injury claim. Fault for the accident may be disputed, and a jury may determine that the injury victim was partially at fault for the...

Social media can hurt your accident claim. It is that simple. Insurance companies and defense teams are always looking for information they can use to mitigate liability. Mitigating liability means less money for a claim, and that is the goal when settling or litigating a personal injury claim. Social media can provide a wealth of information about an accident victim. Unfortunately, this information can result in an accident victim receiving much less for their injury claim than their case is worth. Three Ways Social Media...

Large truck accidents, including 18-wheeler accidents, can be deadly. The massive size and weight of large trucks make it more likely that individuals might sustain catastrophic injuries and life-threatening injuries in a collision. From 2016 to 2017, there was a nine percent increase in the number of people who died in large truck accidents in the United States. California had the second-highest number of large truck accident fatalities that year with 53 deaths. Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents in California The causes of 18-wheeler accidents vary....

California Gov. Gavin Newson announced that he plans to begin a public awareness campaign next month related to vaping and e-cigarettes. The $20 million campaign focuses on the dangers associated with using these products. The governor also announced that he intends to crack down on the sale and distribution of counterfeit e-cigarettes. These actions follow the ban on flavored e-cigarettes in New York and the announced ban on flavored vaping products in Michigan. In addition to some states taking action to ban certain e-cigarette products,...