Personal Injury Blog

According to California’s traffic records, 3,435 people were killed, and 254,561 people were injured in traffic accidents during 2015. Many of the accidents that occur on Sacramento roads are not preventable. However, there are some steps that you can take to help decrease the risk of being involved in a car accident. Don’t Allow Yourself to be Distracted. Distracted driving is a very common cause of car accidents. When a driver is distracted, he or she is more likely to cause an accident. While you cannot control...

When a person causes an injury through negligence or wrongdoing, California’s personal injury laws allow for compensation of damages. In many cases, the person who caused the injury has a liability insurance policy that covers the claim. For example, motorists are required to have minimum car insurance in case they cause a car accident. Businesses and homeowners have property insurance to cover claims for a fall or other injury on their property. Therefore, most accident claims are handled by the insurance provider for the at-fault...

If you are injured in a car accident, you may spend several weeks or months recovering from your injuries. Some accident victims require surgery and physical therapy because of their injuries. Even if an accident victim does not need surgery, injuries from a car accident can take weeks to heal. As you recuperate from injuries sustained in a car accident, it is important to take steps to protect your health and your legal rights. Sadly, many people make mistakes while they are at home recuperating...

Motorcycle accidents in Sacramento cause traumatic injuries for riders and passengers. Even the most skilled and cautious motorcyclist can be severely injured in a motorcycle accident. In many cases, the injuries in a motorcycle crash are fatal, and fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents are increasing. From 2015 to 2016, the deaths caused by motorcycle crashes increased by 5.1 percent from 5,029 to 5,286. In addition to the fatalities, motorcycle accidents injure thousands of people each year. Motorcycle accidents injured approximately 88,000 people in 2015. You...

Each day, millions of students ride the school bus to and from school, including students in Sacramento County. While parents may look forward to children returning to school, most drivers do not look forward to the additional school traffic, including the school buses. Sadly, some students will be injured this year in school bus accidents. School bus safety is the responsibility of all parents, motorists, school bus drivers, and school districts. Therefore, it is a good time to review some of the school bus safety...

There are many different types of injuries that you may sustain in a personal injury accident. Traffic accidents, falls, dog bites, pool accidents, boating accidents, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents can result in multiple injuries. However, one of the common injuries that may not be discussed often is wrist injuries sustained in accidents. In an accident, you can suffer a painful wrist injury that disrupts your life and impairs your ability to perform your job. For some accident victims, a wrist injury may require surgery...

Commercial trucks provide an extremely important service. These large vehicles make it possible to move enormous quantities of goods across the country effectively and affordably. However, commercial trucks can be extremely deadly for other motorists and their passengers. The number of people who died in large truck accidents increased by just over five percent in 2016. Of the 4,317 people who died in truck accidents during 2016, eighty-three percent (83%) were occupants of other vehicles or non-occupants, such as bicyclists or pedestrians. Only seventeen percent...

Many of us have hectic schedules that can interfere with sleep at times. Work, school, family, and a social life can seriously cut into the time we sleep. However, some people do not acknowledge that they are too tired to drive. They still get behind the wheel of a vehicle even though they are tired and drowsy. Sadly, drowsy driving can be as dangerous as driving while impaired. A drowsy driver should be held responsible for damages caused by a drowsy driving accident. How Deadly is Drowsy...

Under California law, a dog owner may be liable for damages if the dog bites another person. While there are exceptions to the strict liability laws for dog bites in California, a dog owner could be responsible for damages even if the dog does not have a history of being aggressive or vicious and has never bitten anyone before this incident. Therefore, victims in dog bite cases can usually recover compensation for their medical bills, lost income, physical injuries, and emotional suffering. However, some mistakes you...

Two of the most common personal injury accidents that result in back injuries are motor vehicle accidents and falls. A back injury can occur in a low-speed accident or a minor fall. It does not take much force to cause an injury to the back. Therefore, it is very important to see a physician if you are suffering from any symptoms of a back injury. It is also wise to contact a Sacramento personal injury lawyer to discuss your options for filing an accident claim....