Personal Injury Blog

Do you know your basic legal rights following an accident in Sacramento CA? If you or someone you know has been injured in a motor vehicle accident you have certain rights guaranteed by law. You have the right to be returned to the same position you would have been in but for the motor vehicle accident and subsequent injury. You have the right to be restored to your former self physically, mentally and financially, to the fullest extent possible. Here are some specific rights you...

A tragic DUI head-on car accident left one person dead and another person arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver attempted to pass another vehicle and caused the accident. The accident occurred near East Levee Road just before noon on Elkhorn Boulevard. The driver attempting to pass using the other lane of traffic and crashed head-on into a van. The collision caused the sedan to crash into another sedan and a pickup truck that was traveling behind the...

Distracted driving accidents continue to injure and kill thousands of people each year. In 2018, distracted driving accidents injured over 400,000 people. Distracted drivers also caused the death of 2,841 people during 2018. If a distracted driver caused your injuries, you might receive compensation for damages. However, you must file an insurance claim to recover money for your injuries and losses. If the insurance company for the distracted driver refuses to pay the claim, you may need a Sacramento distracted driving accident attorney to file a personal injury lawsuit....

Has a negligent party caused an injury to you or your family member? Are you unsure about what you should do? If so, you need to act now to protect your legal rights. Getting the legal advice you need from a trusted Sacramento injury lawyer can help you protect your right to fair and just compensation for your injuries. When Do You Need to Call a Sacramento Injury Lawyer to Protect Your Legal Rights? The simple answer to that question is whenever another party causes...

According to the California Highway Patrol, a four-car crash in North Sacramento resulted in the death of one person. The multi-vehicle accident happened around 11:45 p.m. on August 3, 2020. Two vehicles were traveling west on Elkhorn Boulevard, approaching the intersection of East Levee Road. A Toyota sedan was behind an Audi sedan. The driver of the Toyota sedan suddenly moved over into the eastbound lanes crashing head-on into a Dodge van. After crashing head-on into the Dodge van, the Toyota sideswiped the Audi sedan and a...

According to The Sacramento Bee, a multi-vehicle car crash in Elk Grove claimed the life of one man and injured several others. The collision happened on Friday afternoon about 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of Laguna Boulevard and Laguna Oaks Drive. Eyewitnesses reported a speeding SUV rear-ended a Toyota Prius stopped in rush hour traffic. The Prius driver was killed in the collision. The collision began a chain reaction that involved five other vehicles. Two other people were injured in the multi-vehicle car crash. Proving Fault...

Are you a victim of a commercial truck accident? If so, you can benefit from the advice, support, and guidance of a Sacramento truck accident attorney. Semi-truck accidents are very different from other types of car accidents. The parties involved, trucking regulations, aggressive insurance companies, large trucking companies, and complex evidence are just a few of the reasons that you need an experienced truck accident attorney to help you with an injury claim.

In the early hours of July 30, 2020, a Sacramento family was sleeping in their home near Norwood Avenue and Las Palmas Avenue. A car crashed into their home, nearly striking their 11-year-old son who was sleeping in his bed. The crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. According to Lucy Yang, the vehicle came to a stop within inches of her son’s head. Her two other children were sleeping in the bedroom with her son. Ms. Yang stated that a truck pulled up after the...

A West Sacramento family has five wrecked cars thanks to one drunk driver. The drunk driving accident happened just before 9:00 at night on July 23, 2020. Donald Sanders said that the accident scene was chaotic. A girl was hysterical, and a guy was on the ground unconscious. Mr. Sanders had just returned home when the accident occurred. According to police, a 19-year-old driver hit all five of the family’s vehicles parked in front of their West Acre Road home. The driver was allegedly drunk at the...

When another party causes an injury by accident, negligence, or intentional wrongdoing, that person can be held liable for the victim’s damages. Damages include medical bills for treatment and care. It also includes the cost of personal care and in-home health care. However, holding the party responsible for your accident liable for your medical expenses can be challenging. Reimbursement for medical bills may be included in injury claims related to: Motor vehicle accidents Dog bite injuries and animal attacks DUI accidents Pedestrian accidents Bicycle accidents...