Month: September 2021

In California, the minimum required amounts of liability insurance are only $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident. In an accident involving serious injuries, these limits are usually too low to fully compensate an individual for all of their injuries. Your case may have a value in excess of the insurance policy limits. Even worse,… Continue reading California Underinsured Motorist Coverage Attorneys

Obviously, no one ever expects to be involved in an auto accident, let alone one that results in serious injury or death. Yet, with the increasing congestion of America’s roadways and the number of distractions that promote reckless and careless driving, severe injuries are an ever-present risk that even the most prudent and vigilant motorists… Continue reading Causes of Auto Accidents

One in eight traffic accident deaths in the United States involves a trucking collision.  In fact, more than 500,000 serious accidents involving trucks happen each year in this country.  As commercial vehicle operators, truck drivers and the companies they work are held to strict safety rules and vehicle standards.  However, even the most vigilant truck driver… Continue reading Truck Accidents and Driver Error

When a product is made publicly available, those involved in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of the product owe an obligation to consumers.  That product must be reasonably safe when used for its intended purpose, and any potential dangers involved with use of the product must be made absolutely clear to consumers.  When someone is… Continue reading Product Liability Overview

We’ve all done it. We’re driving down the road and the cell phone rings, or a song we don’t like comes on the radio, or we drop a ketchup-covered French fry into our laps. We take our eyes off the road for a split second–and in that split second, we’re involved in an auto accident.… Continue reading Driver Distraction is an Increasingly Common Cause of Auto Accidents

Construction sites pose many dangers to workers and others in the area. Workers often must lift heavy objects, operate large machinery, and perform job duties at elevated heights. Workers trust in the safety of the equipment they use and in the soundness of construction design plans. When either of these is defective, people’s lives and… Continue reading Construction Defects / Accidents

Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that safety hazards on their land do not cause harm to guests. Homeowners with pools, for example, must take steps to protect visiting children from danger. If a danger is present, it must be clearly marked to prevent harm. If a store owner’s floor is slippery after it… Continue reading Premises Liability

Manufacturers and store owners have a responsibility to consumers. They must ensure that the products they sell are neither defective nor inherently dangerous. If a dangerous or defective product injures an unwary consumer, the manufacturer (and sometimes the designer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer) is considered legally liable, as long as the consumer was using the… Continue reading Product Liability

Auto accident victims invariably have many questions following a crash. lawyers in Sacramento, serving Stockton, Modesto, and surrounding communities since 1982, offer car accident victims answers to frequently asked questions about what to do following their accident. If you have been involved in a truck accident, please review our Personal injury law FAQ. When are… Continue reading Auto Accident Lawyers in Sacramento and Stockton Answer Frequently Asked Questions

Though no insurance company hesitates to take your monthly premiums, some companies prefer not to pay for the coverage they promise when you require costly medical care for catastrophic injuries, compensation for theft or property damage, or any other such insurance benefit. These unethical business practices are designed to maximize the company’s profits at the… Continue reading Get Help from a Bad Faith Insurance Attorney Serving Sacramento