Personal Injury Blog

Teen Driver Deaths: 2,163 teens lost their lives in car accidents in the United States during 2013 — 72 of those deaths occurred in California. Fatalities of teen drivers increased in California by 26.4 percent from 2013 to 2014. 100 Deadliest Days Begins Memorial Day Weekend begins the “100 Deadliest Days” of summer according to AAA.  Teen drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in a car accident during the summer compared to any other time of the year. This is partly due to school being...

In a tragic motorcycle accident, two motorcyclists were killed when a driver made a left hand turn in front of the riders. The accident took place on Highway 113 just south of Dixon. The driver of the Dodge Charger failed to yield the right of way causing the motorcyclists to collide with the front end of the Charger. The riders were thrown from their motorcycles after colliding with the vehicle. What Can the Legal System Do for Families of Motorcycle Accident Victims? We hear tragic...

Have you been hurt by a defective produce? Did a distracted driver cut you off and cause a car accident? Did a commercial truck driver who has driven too many hours cause a crash? Were you injured in a store after falling because of a dangerous condition the store did not fix? If so, you may have a personal injury claim against the party responsible for your accident. Under California’s personal injury laws, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, injuries, and damages...

Have you been injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle or defective product? Did you slip and fall on someone else’s property or were you hit while riding your bicycle or jogging? Have you been unable to return to work because you were attacked by a dog and suffered a severe dog bite that required reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation? These are just some examples of personal injury accidents that result in an insurance claim. In most personal injury cases, the insurance company for the...

When you think about a motor vehicle accident, you usually think about two or more cars crashing, a commercial truck colliding with a passenger vehicle, or an accident involving a motorcycle. You typically do not think about a motor vehicle accident involving an airplane but anything can happen. A skydiving plane crashed hitting a pickup truck on its way to the ground. The plan clipped the rear of the truck before it entered a vineyard and flipped over on Highway 99 in Lodi, CA. Thankfully, no one...

According to the California Highway Patrol, a female passenger of a vehicle traveling southbound on Walnut Avenue died as the result of injuries sustained in a head-on collision when the driver of the vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic. The driver of the other vehicle was unable to avoid the collision. Head-On Collisions Result in Catastrophic Injuries Head-on collisions are often the cause of car accident fatalities and catastrophic injuries due to the severity of the impact. For those who survive head-on collisions, their lives are usually changed...

Swimming is an excellent way to enjoy an afternoon with family and friends. It is always an excellent form of exercise that many people use to stay physically fit and healthy. However, pool accidents are more common that you may realize. Pool accidents result in thousands of injuries and deaths each year in the United States. If you have a pool, it is vital that you take steps to protect yourself and others. Pool accidents can happen in a matter of seconds. Do not let your family...

Have you been hurt on another person’s property? Are you suffering physical pain, financial losses, and emotional stress because a property owner failed to correct or allowed a dangerous condition on the property. If so, you can receive compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses under California’s premises liability laws. However, you may need to file a slip and fall lawsuit in order to receive the compensation you deserve. Filing a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in California In order to receive compensation for your injuries...

You can see bicyclists out enjoying our beautiful weather and scenery every day in Sacramento and throughout northern California. Bicycling is actually becoming a popular form of inexpensive transportation throughout California as our state continues to increase measures to protect bicyclists. Unfortunately, there are things that a bicyclist can do that will increase the risk of being injured in a bicycle accident. Below are common mistakes made by bicyclists and how you can avoid these mistakes. Even experienced bicyclists can benefit from a reminder to...

If you are in a car crash, slip and fall accident, bicycle crash, commercial truck accident, or other type of personal injury accident, you will probably be contacted by the insurance company for the other party fairly quickly. You may think, “Oh how nice, the insurance company wants to make sure I am okay and I receive a fair settlement for my client.”  In most cases, you are wrong. Insurance companies are not working for your best interest. Insurance companies, their employees, and their attorneys are not evil...