News: Car Accidents

Car accidents are traumatic events that can have a lasting impact on those involved. While physical injuries are often the primary focus in the aftermath of a collision, it is essential victims do not overlook the emotional toll that car accidents can take. Anxiety is a common psychological response to a car accident, affecting victims […]

Unfortunately, just about every driver is familiar with car accidents, whether because they have been involved in one or found themselves stuck in a traffic jam caused by one. Motor vehicle accidents consistently hold a high position on lists documenting causes of injury and death throughout the United States and in the State of California. […]

If you’re looking for facts and statistics about California accidents, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ve gathered facts and statistics about California car accidents from five (5) agencies including: California DMV National Highway and Safety Administration California Office of Traffic Safety California Emergency Medical Services Information System National Safety Council Let’s begin. […]

We know many people are confused by California’s Basic Speed Limit law. Our car accident lawyers deal with speeding related car accidents on a regular basis. That’s why in this blog post, we explain California’s basic speed law in detail. We’ll explain what Absolute and Prima Facie speed limit laws are, and include examples of […]

If you are injured in a car accident, you likely want to know who had the right of way in your car accident. However, that can be difficult when the right-of-way rules vary so broadly. That’s why in this blog post, we cover California’s right of way laws in detail. First we will discuss, what […]

If you are paralyzed in a car accident caused by someone else or at least partly caused by someone else, you have the right to recover compensation from the wrongdoer in California. Paralysis damages can be substantial, and getting appropriate compensation may be challenging, however, someone who became paralyzed after being injured in a car […]

The car accident lawyers at Curtis Legal Group have seen countless accidents that result in life-altering car accident injuries. Below, we discuss 7 types of car accident injuries: Whiplash Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Damage Internal Bleeding Burns Amputations Broken Bones Legal Options after sustaining Car Accident Injuries 1. Car Accident Whiplash Even an apparently […]

1. Cervical Vertebrae Injury The spinal column is made up of stacked bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae in the neck are called cervical vertebrae, and there are seven of them. The closer to the brain a cervical spinal cord injury occurs, the more severe the resulting damage to the entire body. A high cervical spinal […]

When you get injured in a car accident, the medical bills can add up fast. A trip to the hospital in an ambulance and an evaluation by emergency room doctors can turn into thousands of dollars’ worth of medical care. Those bills will be addressed to the person who received the services and that person […]

The severity of a whiplash injury should never be underestimated. Whiplash injuries should be taken very seriously, especially because they are not always apparent to the person that has suffered the injury. Unfortunately, many people suffer from whiplash injuries for months and years after a car accident has occurred and do not address the issue […]

I had troubles with an insurance company after an accident, and I went to Curtis Legal Group for help. Andrew Mendlin helped me out through a difficult time. He was able to resolve the matter quickly and I was able to have peace again. Andrew Mendlin is the best, and very knowledgeable. He knows his […]

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common reasons people have head injuries. Head injuries tend to be serious because the head houses the brain, and damage to the brain can mean life-changing mental and physical impairment. It can be difficult to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by a head injury because every person will be affected differently based on individual characteristics, what part of the head was injured, and the severity of the injury.

Our client was driving westbound on a city street in Modesto, California.  The defendant was driving eastbound on the same street and made a left turn in front of our client, causing a violent collision.  Our client suffered fractures to her neck which required surgical intervention.  Our Modesto personal injury lawyers at Curtis Legal Group […]

Our client’s car was struck by another driver running a red light. Our client had pre-existing back issues dating back some years and the accident exacerbated these conditions and increased his symptoms. He required medical treatment, including spinal decompression. Despite the defense arguing that his injuries were pre-existing, the personal injury lawyers at Curtis Legal […]

Our client was driving in the westbound direction of Greenback Lane in Sacramento. The defendant pulled out of a parking lot then proceeded to switch lanes, turning directly into the path of our client and causing a collision. Our client suffered severe neck pain and other car accident injuries. Our Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers were […]

Our client was driving on Highway 88 between Stockton and Sacramento. When defendant made a left turn directly in front of her. The impact caused our client’s car to spin out of control and hit a third vehicle. Our client suffered severe cervical injuries requiring surgery and also suffered from PTSD. Despite multiple claimants represented […]

California reported almost 500,000 car accidents in 2017 alone, resulting in 276,823 injuries. The odds are against you going your entire driving life without an accident of some kind, so you should know that what you do after an accident is very important, whether you’re involved in a relatively minor fender bender or a serious crash involving serious injury.

In most rear-end collisions, the rear driver is presumed to be the negligent party. This is because in most rear-end collisions the crash is caused by the negligence of the rear driver. For example: driving too fast for the speed limit or; driving while distracted and hit the driver in front. Whether the rear driver was […]

The driver, any passengers, the owner of the vehicle, or the parent/guardian of someone involved in an auto accident can request a police report from the Sacramento Police Department after it has been filed. Requirements for Obtaining a Police Report in Sacramento Sacramento car accident reports requested from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the […]

Using a cell phone while driving isn’t just dangerous, it’s illegal in California. Nearly all states have some type of cell phone ban, but California completely bans the use of texting at all times while driving a vehicle. Under California law, drivers cannot use a cell phone or electronic communication device while driving. However, there […]