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What You Should Know About Brain Injuries
According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), someone suffers from a brain injury every nine seconds in the United States. The BIAA estimates more than 3.5 million people sustain acquired brain injuries (ABI) every year, and this does not include degenerative, congenital, hereditary or birth injuries. These are just some of the reasons […]
How Is Future Lost Income Assessed in a Personal Injury Claim?
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation for damages you suffered, including past, current and future expenses. Your lost income may be a significant portion of your damage claim, but it can be difficult to calculate how much this may be worth. A Sacramento personal injury […]
Determining Fault for an Electric Scooter Accident
As electric scooters (e-scooters) have become more popular, related injuries have become more common. According to a Consumer Reports investigation, there were more than 1,500 e-scooter injuries across the country between the end of 2017 and beginning of 2019, despite many hospitals not yet tracking these figures. When e-scooter injuries occur, victims may be unsure […]
Am I Required to Pay Back My Health Insurer After Receiving an Injury Settlement?
Injury victims often use their health insurance to cover medical treatment while their attorney pursues an injury claim against the at-fault party. However, you may not realize that, when you signed up for health insurance, you probably signed a document that included an agreement to reimburse the insurance company if you are awarded an injury […]
Will I Need to Go to Trial for My Personal Injury Claim?
Most personal injury claims are resolved through a settlement before going to trial. However, sometimes a trial becomes necessary to pursue the full value of a case. Learn more about why some claims may go to trial and why others may not. Why Most Cases Settle When a case is settled, both sides come to […]
After an Accident: How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media posts can seriously jeopardize your personal injury claim or the possibility of a fair settlement. Details provided about your case may become potential evidence for the defense attorney or insurance adjuster. No matter how harmless your comments and photos may seem, anything you post online may be twisted and used against you. It […]
What to Bring to Your First Meeting with a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been hurt in an accident, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you with your case. Case evaluations at the Arnold Law Firm are at no cost and come at no risk or obligation to you. Most people have questions about this process, including what to […]
Study Reveals Jump Bikes More Popular Than Uber
Last spring, Uber introduced nine hundred red Jump bikes to the Sacramento, West Sacramento and Davis area. The program promised on-demand electric bikes that would allow commuters the ability to travel farther and get to their destination faster in a fun, convenient and economical way. Uber officials were hopeful that having shared bikes in Sacramento […]
Electric Scooters Raising Safety Concerns As They Become More Popular
Electric scooter sharing programs continue to grow at a rapid pace across the country, particularly in larger cities, allowing riders to enjoy a fun, affordable and convenient method of transportation. Sacramento and West Sacramento are two of the latest cities to bring in electric scooters. The first wave of 100 electric scooters will hit the […]
How to Deal with the Insurance Company After an Accident
After an accident, opening a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company is usually the first step in pursuing compensation for your injuries. However, be very careful with what you say and do to protect your best interests. Insurance companies actively seek information to use against you to reduce the value of your claim. Below […]
Pre-Existing Conditions and How They Affect Injury Claims
Accident victims often face strong opposition from the other party’s legal team and insurance company about any pre-existing conditions they may have. While having a pre-existing condition can make filing a personal injury claim more difficult, you may still be entitled to damages if your new injury caused your existing injury to worsen. Our Sacramento […]
What is California’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits?
There is a limited amount of time to pursue a personal injury lawsuit as defined by California’s statute of limitations. If you have been injured in an accident, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible to determine how much time you have to file a lawsuit to pursue the compensation you may be […]