Brain injuries can be devastating because of the sudden and lasting effects it has on one’s life. In many cases, the victim will lose the ability to perform as they once could, to the extent of falling into a vegetative state or even death. As a Personal Injury Attorney in…
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Heart Attacks A Common Medical Malpractice
Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans today. In the United States, one-fourth of all Americans have heart disease, accounting for about 64 million people. In our home of Sacramento, California, about 450,000 people suffer from heart disease. Each year, about 7 million people will go to the…
Assault on Employee Brings Case Against Wendy’s
I read an article in the news today about a Wendy’s employee suing the company in a personal injury suit. As a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento, I think it is always interesting to learn about cases going on throughout the United States, especially if they are not your typical…
Dangerous Trampolines Causing Spinal Cord Injuries
We all know how much fun trampolines can be. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy it. We even had one of our own at our house in Sacramento, California a couple years back. Recent studies have shown, however, that trampolines, although fun, may not be as safe…
Spinal Cord Injury and Paraplegia from Rear-Ended Motorcycle
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you are bound to know how dangerous I feel motorcycles can be and also how difficult spinal cord injuries can be for the victim and family. I know sometimes this may sound a bit too much, but we have seen in our…
Healthy vs. Injured Brain
As a Personal Injury Law Firm in Sacramento, Ca, we know that when someone has been injured in an accident, they have a whole bunch of questions that need to be answered. This is especially true when dealing with complex injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury. To understand more…
Sacramento Police Officer Back On Job With Two Amputated Legs
I read an incredible story today about a California Highway Patrol Officer from our Sacramento area. The man, Mike Remmel, was severely injured about 2 years ago when a elderly woman ran him over with her car. At the time of the accident, Mike was directing traffic for another car…
Gunshot Causes Paraplegia and Murder 41 Years Later
I came across an interesting story in the news today. A 64-year old ex-policeman has passed away. The cause of death, according to the accusation, was homicide. Now, wait for the interesting part. He died from a gunshot wound he received 41 years ago. That’s right. It’s not as confusing…
Big Skateboarding Fall in Southern California Could have Been Serious Brain Injury
Brain injuries can come from an array of accidents, including extreme sports like skateboarding. We all know how much kids, especially boys, enjoy being out with their friends, scraping elbows and bruising knees. Sometimes, these cuts and scrapes can lead to more serious injuries as well. As a Personal Injury…
Close Call: Airplanes Nearly Crash Into Each in Southern California
Two airplanes almost collided south of our Sacramento home on Thursday at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The first plane, a WestJet, carrying 132 passengers was flying in from Canada. The second, a Northwest jet, carrying 150 passengers, was taking off. Reports state that the Northwest jet was traveling…