When can you sue for “pain and suffering” damages? Damages are an important part of a personal injury case; after all, if there’s no “injury,” then there’s no certainly no personal injury case. But along with damages for financial losses such as damage to property, lost wages, medical bills, personal injury suits may sometimes include […]
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Personal Injury Claims
The TRUTH About Personal Injury Claims: Facts vs. Myths About Personal Injury Law Firms
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Jan
Jan
When you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, a car accident, or an accident on the job, you need to know the truth about your rights! You can receive medical care and personal compensation for your injuries. No one wants to go it alone when they have been injured, but it’s hard […]
Hiring a Personal Injury Atorney, motorcycle accidents
9 Reasons To Hire A Motorcycle Accident Attorney
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Jan
Jan
Due to the lack of protection afforded by motorcycles, injuries are often severe in a motorcycle accident. If you’re facing costly medical bills and time away from work, it can be financially crippling for you and your family. It’s crucial that you have an experienced lawyer on your side to ensure your rights are protected. […]
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Jan
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If you have been injured and missed work as the result of a car, truck, motorcycle, or any other accident, the good news is that you might be able to recoup your lost wages. In an accident claim, recovering lost wages reimburses you for the money you would have been able to earn if you […]
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Jan
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The majority of personal injury lawsuits are centered around the argument that another person’s negligence was the cause of an injury. What exactly is negligence, though? Negligence is defined as “the failure to behave with the level of care” that a reasonable person “would have exercised under the same circumstances.” Put another way, negligence is […]
Car Accident, Common personal injury claims, Personal Injury Attorney
Common Automobile Accident Injuries
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Jan
Jan
The injuries sustained in an automobile accident depend on several factors- not limited to the direction of travel, speed of travel, and collisions. Typically, if a vehicle is hit from behind the chances of severe damage or injury is less likely, however, a client of mine was recently hit so hard from behind her car […]
Bicycle Accidents, Car Accident, Personal Injury Attorney
A Look at Ways to Avoid Bike-Car Crashes in Sacramento
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Jun
Jun
A recent news article from Health.com takes a good look at how to avoid the most common collisions between bicycles and cars. A lot of the information deals with bike safety techniques for riders. While it should be noted that many bike crashes are not the fault of the bike rider, and the at-fault drivers […]
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Jun
Jun
If you can admit to using your cellphone while behind the wheel of an automobile, you are certainly not alone. According to Distraction.gov, at any given time of the day in the U.S., more than 660,000 drivers are to be found operating an electronic device while driving. Drivers often use a smartphone for calling friends and family, sending texts, posting […]
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Jun
Jun
While many people know a few things to do after an accident (e.g., call the police, call your insurer, etc.), most do not know what they should avoid. After an accident, steer clear of the following:
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Jun
Jun
The psychology behind choosing to leave A car speeds down a South Sacramento street, hitting a five year old child walking nearby. The driver speeds off, leaving the child critically injured in the street. This happens more often than you would think. In the past month, a 25-year-old man was hit from behind while riding his bike to his new […]