Personal Injury Blog

When you are injured through no fault of your own, California’s personal injury laws provide a way for you to recover compensation from the at-fault party. Examples of incidents that often give rise to a personal injury claim in California include: Car Accidents Motorcycle Crashes Commercial Vehicle Accidents Bus and Truck Accidents Slips and Falls Accidents Involving Defective Products DUI Accidents Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Dog Attacks Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Abuse The Sacramento personal injury lawyers of The [firm-name] handle a variety of...

California requires all motorcyclists and riders to wear a motorcycle helmet when riding pursuant to CVC §27803. The motorcycle helmet must comply with U.S. DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. Motorcycle helmets are effective in reducing deaths and brain injuries in motorcycle accident. According to the IIHS, the use of a motorcycle helmet reduces the risk of death from a motorcycle crash by about 37 percent. Helmets also reduce the risk of a brain injury from a motorcycle accident by about 67 percent. However, motorcycle helmets do...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. What are your plans for the Thanksgiving holiday this year? Are you traveling or are you preparing a huge feast at home for family and friends? If you are serving Thanksgiving dinner this year, it can be helpful to review some of the common safety tips to ensure that your Thanksgiving dinner is a success this year. Safety Tips for Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner Some of the common safety tips to remember when you are shopping and preparing your Thanksgiving feast include:...

As of November 18, 2018, The Butte County Camp Fire is only 60 percent contained. The wildfire has burned roughly 149,500 acres and destroyed 12,794 structures, including homes and businesses. Seventy-seven (77) people are confirmed dead, and 1,276 people are missing. Unfortunately, these statistics change each day until the fire is fully contained. It could be weeks or months before we know the true devastation caused by the Camp Fire. Who is responsible for these damages and losses? PG&E’s Alleged Responsibilityfor the Camp Fire Last year,...

California wildfires cause billions of dollars in damages and losses. The full extent of the damage caused by the Camp Fire that has consumed thousands of acres of land, homes, businesses, and personal property will not be known for a long time. Victims will have long-term losses as they struggle to secure housing, replace personal items, find jobs, and pay bills. For the victims who suffered physical injuries, the pain, suffering, and medical expenses may continue for many years or the rest of their lives....

If you believe that the roads in Sacramento are some of the worst roads in the state, you would be correct. However, it is also safe to say that we have some of the worst roads in the nation. According to a recent report by TRIP, a nonprofit research group, Sacramento ranked 12th out of the Top 20 Large Urban Areas for roads rated in “poor condition.” Sadly, Sacramento did not have the worst roads in the state. In fact, California had over fifteen cities in the Top...

Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away; however, the holiday shopping frenzy is well underway. Unfortunately, great deals are not the only things that many shoppers may find this year. Some shoppers may find themselves involved in parking lot accidents while bargain hunting for the perfect holiday gift. Parking Lot Crashes Increase During the Holiday Season When we hear about a traffic accident, we usually assume it occurred on the interstate, highway, or other road or street in or around Sacramento. However, over...

Each year, millions of people are involved in car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, 37,461 people died, and over 3.1 million people were injured in traffic accidents in 2016. In California during 2016, the OTS reports that deaths from traffic accidents increased by seven percent from 3,387 in 2015 to 3,623 in 2016. In addition, thousands of people were injured in California traffic accidents that year. Our Sacramento car accident attorneys assist victims as they seek compensation for their injuries and damages. If you are...

An increase in car accidents because of stoned drivers was an argument used against legalized weed. A 2017 study appeared to support those in favor of legalized weed. The study found recreational marijuana in states where it was legal had not increased the number of fatal accidents. However, recent reports indicated that legalized marijuana for recreational use might be increasing car accidents overall. In addition, the NHTSA issued its report regarding a tragic crash in March 2017 that killed 12 people on a church bus...

Electric scooters or e-scooters are becoming extremely popular in many cities throughout the country, including cities in California. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland already have e-scooters. However, the trend has not made it to Sacramento. . . Yet. Sacramento is updating rules that would govern the use of e-scooters within the city in anticipation of their arrival to our area sometime in 2019. What are E-Scooters? Companies are capitalizing on the popularity of bicycle sharing by creating an e-scooter sharing system. Like bicycling sharing, you pay...