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A 2019 study ranked Sacramento as the fifth-worst city in America when it came to its drivers, but are we really that bad here? If so, where? In 2020, the Sacramento Police Department received 6,168 calls in driver-related crimes, including hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, reckless driving, and driveway blocking. Out of those: 1,839 calls were…

When a person sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, this can lead to significant setbacks in their life. First and foremost, physical injuries can lead to immense pain and suffering, long recovery periods, and cause a person to miss work. However, what many people do…

Understanding your rights after a vehicle accident is critical. As an accident victim, you need to know that there are various parties that will try to contact you. This can include your insurance carrier, claims adjuster of the other drivers’ insurance carrier(s), bill collectors, and even investigators. It is crucial that you are careful about…

One of the most common tips that doctors give the senior citizen is to walk if they are able to, and to do so regularly. In fact, there is a reason that so many fitness companies are marketing products like step counters and exercise apps to seniors. This is a growing and healthy trend. However,…

Parents and guardians continually fret about keeping their children safe around the roadway. There is little doubt that children will be around a road at some point, whether they are going to a friend’s house, heading to the library, or just biking around for some exercise. As adults, we know the basics of pedestrian safety,…

When personal injury claims arise, it is crucial to establish liability in order for the victim to recover compensation for their losses. Determining liability requires proving negligence. The concept of negligence can be difficult to understand, particularly because there are various “types” of negligence that you may hear about. Each state has different laws regarding…

The United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the largest package delivery services in the world. In order to properly facilitate the delivery of packages throughout this country, UPS makes use of many types of vehicles, including large tractor-trailers and delivery trucks. Unfortunately, there are times when these vehicles are involved in accidents and cause…

If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you are likely entitled to compensation. However, securing this compensation can be difficult. If insurance carriers or at-fault parties refuse to offer a fair settlement, injury victims may be forced to file a personal injury…

Dogs are arguably the most popular pet in the United States. However, dog bites are incredibly common in this country. Data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that approximately 800,000 people seek medical care each year due to dog bites in this country. Most people have an idea of what…

Dog bite incidents are taken seriously in the state of California. Dogs have powerful jaws, and they can inflict severe injuries on victims. California has various laws that revolve around what happens after a dog bite. These laws include strict liability applied to the dog’s owner when it comes to paying compensation for injuries as…