All motor vehicle accidents have the potential to be catastrophic. But collisions involving commercial trucks are often some of the worst. People who are injured in trucking accidents can endure traumatic brain damage, loss of limb, paralysis, organ failure, and other life-threatening injuries. Others will suffer fatal injuries. Injury victims have the right to be made whole after an accident. The individual or entity who is responsible for causing the accident can be compelled to compensate the victim. It is not uncommon for truck driver...Continue Reading...
Many car accidents in the Sacramento area occur because of negligent drivers. A negligent driver may cause an accident if they’re speeding, driving under the influence, or distracted behind the wheel, for example. If you’re injured in a car accident and you know someone else is at fault, you can sue them for liability. Occasionally, you may get into a single-car accident where you’re unsure who’s at fault. If you suddenly lose control of the wheel, you’re not automatically at fault for your wreck. You should speak...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident or other incident on someone else’s property, you may need compensation to cover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, and other major expenses. Unfortunately, the responsible party likely won’t be so willing to help you overcome those losses. They’re focused on protecting their own interests, which could hurt you now and in the long run. They may even claim you were partly at fault for the accident, putting the blame on you instead of accepting their part. If...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been involved in an accident in California in which you were partially responsible, it’s important to understand the state’s laws regarding negligence. California adheres to pure comparative negligence law, which allows anyone who’s shared fault in an accident to recover compensation for their damages. Other states, however, have varying regulations regarding negligence. At Crowell Law Offices, we’re experienced with negligence laws and how they can affect injury claims. A Sacramento personal injury...Continue Reading...
A bar fight is generally depicted on the television and in the movies with the protagonist physically confronting a group of assailants. They rarely depict the reality of the financial pain that is suffered by the victims due to getting injured in the bar fight.With thousands of bars and nightclubs operating in California that serve alcohol, the possibilities of a brawl happening are high. If you have been injured due to a bar fight, you have the legal option to collect compensation from the guilty party for your injuries.But who should you sue...Continue Reading...
Imagine that you are in a retail store walking down the aisle when you slip and fall, and get seriously injured. Or suppose that you are strolling in the park, and suddenly stumble upon a hole in the ground breaking your ankle.So, can you file a lawsuit against the store owner or the park authorities?The answer to the above two cases is yes. You will be able to recover some of the costs incurred in treating the injury by filing a lawsuit based on the premises liability doctrine. Here, we will take a close look at the premises liability law in California.What...Continue Reading...
Premise liability accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Premise liability happens when a property is defective or dangerous; and this can occur inside or outside a property.Accidents that happen inside or outside of stores, homes, parks, public transport, offices or on city streets can lead to premise liability cases. One of the most common premise liability cases involves landlords who are sued for poorly maintained properties.In California, an individual injured thanks to the neglect of an owner's property management may be able...Continue Reading...
What Is A Products Liability Case?When a dangerous or defective product exists, the manufacturer or seller should be held responsible. Dangerous or defective products put all consumers at risk and innocent people can be injured or even lose their lives in the process. Product defects can be broken down into three distinct categories:Marketing Defects are defects that include improper warning or inadequate safety warnings or instructions. A product that is missing important instructions or safety warnings can unnecessarily put you and your family...Continue Reading...
