Dangerous Intersections in Sacramento
Sacramento Police 2012 Annual Report on Traffic Accidents The Sacramento Police Department publishes an annual report that contains vital statistics relating to their department and…
Recommending a new book on Effects of Trauma
As a holistic personal injury lawyer, I see literally hundreds of people each month suffering from the physical and emotional after-effects of trauma. Bessel van…
The Frustrations of a Personal Injury Case
Crash! You are in the wrong place at the wrong time, and through no fault of your own find yourself on the side of the…
What to Expect When You Call a Personal Injury Lawyer for the First Time
When a person who has been in an auto accident calls a personal injury lawyer, the lawyer or his staff will conduct a short interview…
Social Media’s Impact on Personal Injury Law
United States courts are not yet in agreement regarding the rights of privacy guaranteed individuals versus the rights of the attorneys who may request social…
Can A Car Accident Aggravate Arthritis?
Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis ( wearing away of cartilage in the joint) that is caused or aggravated by trauma. It is estimated…
Bicycle Commuting in Sacramento
More and more people every day are riding their bicycles to work in Sacramento. The recent recession, rising gas prices, and a focus on…
New California 3 Feet for Safety Act in Effect
A new law aimed at reducing motor vehicle – bicyclist crashes went into effect in Sacramento on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The new law requires…
How To Beat An Independent Medical Exam
Father of Medicine 2000 years ago, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, coined an adage that for millennium medical doctors have adhered to: “First, do no…
Employee Intoxication and Liability to Business Owners
Almost all business prohibit alcohol consumption by employees during work hours. However, there may be occasions where alcohol consumption by an employee may occur, perhaps…
Car Accident Lost Wages Self Employed
At times, injuries and/or the medical appointments required to heal from the injuries, can cause a person to sustain a wage loss as part of…
The Walkability of Sacramento Neighborhoods
The “walkability” of a neighborhood is a factor that is increasingly taken into account by prospective home buyers and real estate agents. Some websites will…
Working with Neuropsychologists in brain injury cases
Neuropsychologists are scientists with advanced training in detecting injuries to the brain and how such injuries affect an injured person. While most people believe neurologists…
Insurance Issues in Dogbite Claims
One of the First issues a personal injury lawyer in California looks at in a dogbite case, is the amount of insurance available. The responsibility…
Melatonin and Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury and Melatonin It’s been well documented in medical journals that those who suffer brain injury often complain of sleep disturbances. True, loss…
Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Automobile Accidents
Brain trauma can occur during an auto collision when the head hits the windshield or steering wheel. The skull does not have to have been…