Personal Injury Blog

Sometimes personal injury accident victims become confused when we talk about filing an injury insurance claim versus an accident lawsuit. They don’t understand why we begin with an insurance claim rather than file a lawsuit. However, there are good reasons why we begin with an injury insurance claim instead of jumping into an accident lawsuit. Filing an Injury Insurance Claim After an accident, we usually begin by filing an accident claim with the insurance company for the other party. A claim is a formal notice...

It is a parent’s worst nightmare — your child is injured in an accident. Seeing your child in pain and not being able to stop that pain is devastating.  When the pain is caused by a preventable accident, it is also extremely frustrating and infuriating. If your child has been injured in an accident, you may have a cause of action against one or more parties. To determine if your child is entitled to receive compensation for a personal injury claim, consult with an experienced...

What Does Personal Injury Law Cover in California? Personal injury laws provide a way for injury and accident victims to seek compensation for damages related to bodily harm caused by another party. The claim can arise from negligence, reckless, intentional, or careless actions of another person, company, or government entity. Examples of personal injury claims include: Motor vehicle accidents, including commercial truck accidents and motorcycle crashes Premises liability claims (i.e. slip and fall accidents) Bicycles accidents Dog bites and animal attacks Pedestrian accidents Drugged and...

One of the first questions a personal injury client will ask is “How much is my claim worth?” This is not an easy question to answer because several variables and factors are used when determining the value of an injury claim. However, it is the job of a Sacramento personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and determine the value of the claim. It’s not one of the first things an attorney does, but it’s one of the most important elements of a personal injury...

You hear a lot about distracted driving these days. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. However, performing other tasks behind the wheel, such as eating, grooming, reading, or adjusting vehicle settings can cause horrific motor vehicle accidents. Driving is not the only time that being distracted can be extremely dangerous. For example, walking near traffic is not the time to be looking at your cell phone, but many people do it every...

When you travel with kids, a hotel with a swimming pool is almost a necessity. The swimming pool keeps children entertained while parents unwind from a busy day while enjoying watching their children enjoy the hotel amenities. However, swimming pools can be dangerous places where tragic accidents can happen. Most of the time, the hotel does not have a lifeguard on duty, but that doesn’t mean they are not responsible for an accident. Injuries may result from a near drowning or from a slip and...

One of the safest places to cross the street is in a crosswalk or at an intersection. However, crossing the road in a crosswalk does not guarantee you will not be injured in a pedestrian accident. Even though drivers are supposed to stop for pedestrians, drivers do not always obey the law. Therefore, pedestrians must take steps to protect themselves when crossing the road. Recovering Compensation in A Sacramento Pedestrian Accident To receive compensation for your injuries from a pedestrian accident, you must prove that...

Being injured in an accident is a traumatic event. Even a minor injury cause result in severe pain and substantial economic loss. However, when is an injury considered “catastrophic?”  Who decides whether your injury is minor, severe, or catastrophic? Unfortunately, defining “catastrophic” is not as simple as looking up the definition in a medical or legal dictionary. What Are the Signs of a Catastrophic Injury? The definition of a catastrophic injury is something juries and courts struggle to define. In many cases, “catastrophic” can mean...

The winter storm that has been dumping snow and rain in our area is an example of why everyone needs to be aware of the dangers winter weather pose for drivers. The mega storm brought flooding along with the rain and snow to Northern California. The storm prompted many local officials to prepare for the worst, including providing sandbags to residents in some counties. While our area may not need to deal with a storm of this size very often, we do deal with winter...

Fox40 reported the story of an overturned big rig that blocked traffic on Highway 99 last week in North Sacramento. According to the news story, the truck spilled rice all over the highway causing officials to close multiple lanes for several hours. Traffic had to be diverted toward while the accident scene was cleared. It appears that the crash happened when a Toyota Corolla spun out of control on the rain-soaked road and collided with the big rig. Is Weather the Cause of The Accident? We...