Personal Injury Blog

When you are in a traffic accident in San Francisco or any of the Bay Area cities, it is vital that you take certain steps after the collision to protect your right to receive a fair settlement for your injuries, damages, and losses. The things you do after a traffic accident can have a direct and substantial impact on whether you receive full compensation from the other driver. Our San Francisco accident attorneys want to help you recover the money you deserve from the negligent driver who...

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in California, will that fact impact the number of marijuana-impaired driving accidents in the state? Two studies last year may shed some light on how legalized marijuana use impacts the number of accidents caused by drug-impaired drivers. No Increase in Fatalities Caused by Marijuana-Impaired Drivers One study published in the American Journal of Public Health studied the fatality rates in crashes from 2009 through 2015 in Colorado and Washington. Both states have legalized recreational marijuana. The researchers compared fatality...

In some cases, the injuries after a car accident are easy to recognize. Injuries such as broken bones, amputations, lacerations, paralysis, and most fractures are easily diagnosed. However, some injuries might be more difficult to recognize and diagnose. For example, spinal cord injuries, whiplash, head injuries, internal injuries, and soft tissue damage can be difficult for doctors to diagnose. Therefore, a doctor might miss an injury if the doctor does not perform the proper diagnostic tests or listen to the patient’s list of complaints and symptoms. A...

Have you been injured in a car accident? Did a reckless or negligent driver cause the crash? Are you unsure what you need to do to file an accident claim with the other driver’s insurance company? If so, our Sacramento car accident attorneys can help. Our personal injury law firm represents accident victims and their families who need an attorney to aggressively pursue an accident claim to get the money they need and deserve for their injury claims. Reasons Why Car Accidents Occur in California...

Have you been injured in a traffic accident or slip and fall accident? Did a defective product cause you to be injured? If you are concerned about receiving full compensation for your injuries and damages, there are a few things you need to know about filing an injury claim in California. Our personal injury attorneys want to help you file an injury claim. You Do Need an Attorney! While an insurance adjuster will tell you he is protecting your interest and will help you receive the money you deserve for...

If you have been injured in a traffic accident, you might be wondering how much money you can receive if you file an injury claim. However, before you can receive any money for your accident claim, at least three issues must be addressed and settled. Who is at fault for the crash? If you are involved in a traffic accident, the police might charge you or the other driver with a traffic offense. The officer might also state that you and/or the other driver contributed...

Are you making resolutions for the New Year? Many people use New Year’s Day to begin a healthier lifestyle, improve finances, save money, or look for love. Whatever your resolution will be for 2018, we want to help you keep that resolution. Below are several tips that can help you stay on track in 2018 to keep your New Year’s resolutions. Think Small! Setting several smaller goals can be better than having one large goal. When you achieve goals, you feel good about what you...

New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the year that was and the year that is coming. Many people choose to spend the evening with friends and family celebrating until long after the clock has struck midnight. Unfortunately, too many people will celebrate too much and then get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Sadly, the New Year will begin as a tragedy for many families. Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the United States According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person died every...

When you meet with your personal injury attorney to discuss your accident, we suggest that you ask the attorney these four questions: What is my claim worth? An experienced personal injury attorney who is being honest with you will tell you that he or she needs to perform a thorough investigation to determine the correct value of your claim. Trying to value a claim too early or without enough information can result in an underpayment to you. Our lawyers want to maximize the amount of...

How do you know whether you have a valid injury claim after an accident? Can you recover money for your claim? Do you need to hire California personal injury attorney to file your claim? What kind of damages can you include in your demand for settlement of a claim? These are just some of the questions that we answer for accident victims during a free consultation and free case evaluation. Call (916) 999-9000 to get your free appointment with a California personal injury lawyer. Filing...