News: Car Accidents

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 […]

If you’re seeking compensation for a car accident, you should be aware that insurance companies can deny car accident claims for a variety of reasons. Even if a driver was not at fault for a car wreck, their claim can still end up being denied. Here are five reasons why car accident insurance claims are […]

A number of Sacramento intersections have been found extremely dangerous. In order to help drivers, passengers, and pedestrians stay safer while driving, our car accident lawyers have compiled a list of the top 10 most dangerous Sacramento intersections. 1. Folsom Boulevard and Howe Avenue Roughly 77,000 vehicles pass this Sacramento intersection every day and that […]

Client was driving an older sedan and legally entered an intersection when a tractor truck ran a red light crashing into our client’s car door. Our client’s sedan caved in and our client had to be extricated from her car by the “jaws of life.” Our client suffered several pelvic fractures as well as a […]

Our client was driving a 2007 Chevy sedan with two family members seated in the sedan. Suddenly, a Jeep truck, traveling in the opposite direction, spun out of control and struck the Chevy sedan head-on. The driver and her occupants suffered severe leg, chest, and facial injuries. All of the sedan occupants hired Curtis Legal […]

Client injured her back in a California highway car accident and had no health insurance. Curtis Legal Group was able to help her find medical providers who would treat her without any upfront costs with the promise that the bills would be paid at the conclusion of the case. She was first seen by a […]

I am so grateful for Curtis Legal Group. They made a very difficult and scary time in my life easy and effortless. Having sustained a spinal fracture and neck injury, from a head on collision, I turned to them for legal counsel. My expectations were met and the settlement was more than I could’ve imagined. […]

Our client was a front-seat passenger in a motor vehicle that crashed into another car and rolled over. The driver of that vehicle was distracted and crossed the center line causing a head-on collision. As a result, our client suffered significant injuries and was left permanently disabled. The at-fault driver had a small insurance policy […]

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the results can be devastating. This article will help Californians know their rights and responsibilities, and steps to take after being hit as a pedestrian. California Right of Way Laws Regarding Pedestrians California Pedestrian Accident Liability Steps for Pedestrians to Take After Getting Hit by a Car […]

California is considered a “comparative fault” state, which means if you were in any way partially responsible for the accident, the damages you can receive may be reduced by the percentage of your own fault. Even if the car accident was not your fault, you could still be found partially liable. There is good news, […]

Our client was a backseat passenger in a vehicle occupied by three other persons. Their vehicle was rear-ended at a high speed of approximately 70 mph by a driver on Interstate 80. They were hit so hard the rear windows to the vehicle were shattered and the impact pushed their vehicle into the vehicle in […]

I was in an automobile accident in October and had no idea what to do. I called around and found Curtis Legal Group. They fought for me and got me an amazing settlement! It was stress free. I would use them again if I ever had another accident. -Shelby Cradick, Sacramento

Thank you so much for helping me out with my legal matter. I had tried in vain to get a response from the insurance company. I finally gave up and called the Curtis Legal Group, we started getting results right away. I recommend them to anyone who needs legal help. -Eduardo Maciel, Modesto

I never thought that I would have such a positive experience after a car accident. I literally didn’t have to do anything but take of myself and get better. I can’t thank you and your staff enough for taking care of me during this difficult time. They took care of things I didn’t even think […]

Our client was a passenger in a vehicle making a left turn at an intersection. Another vehicle came speeding into the intersection from the opposite direction, running the red light and crashing into our client’s car. Our client suffered neck and back injuries. We were able to help her get much needed medical treatment even […]

Our client, a pedestrian, was crossing a street in the early morning hours after purchasing a coffee. He was struck by a driver who was on his way to work and thrown a great distance. He suffered from a compound tibia/fibula fracture, a broken humerus, a torn rotator cuff, and neck and pelvic fractures. He […]

Our client was turning right into a parking space when the defendant driver attempted to pass him on the right, causing a collision. Our client’s truck sustained only $2,700 worth of damage, but we were able to establish that the impact exacerbated and/or caused a rotator cuff tear, requiring surgeries. We obtained combined policy limits […]

Our client suffered several injuries as a result of a motor vehicle crash occurring in San Joaquin County, California. The adverse driver crossed several lanes and then crashed into our client’s car. Our client struck his head in the accident. He suffered soft tissue injuries as well as hearing loss. We were able to investigate […]