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Sacramento Personal Injury Attorneys John Demas and Tim Spangler to Speak at 2026 CAOC Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar

Sacramento personal injury attorneys John Demas and Tim Spangler of Demas Law Group will serve as featured speakers at the 2026 Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Napa/Sonoma Travel Seminar. This annual event brings together leading plaintiff trial lawyers from across California to discuss cutting-edge strategies in civil litigation and trial practice. As a Sacramento-based personal […]

Car Accident Lawyer

How a Car Accident Lawyer Helps in Crashes Involving Permit Holders

A car accident with an instruction permit holder in Sacramento raises legal and insurance questions not present in standard collisions. Because California places specific legal obligations on permit drivers and the supervising adult, determining liability can be more complex. An experienced car accident lawyer can play a key role in sorting through these matters, identifying […]

Instruction Permit Driver

What Should an Instruction Permit Driver Do if They’re in an Accident?

Can I Be Held Liable for Damages if I Cause an Accident While Driving With a Permit? Yes. California permit holders can face liability for auto accidents they cause, just like any other driver. Several factors help determine who bears responsibility after a collision, such as: Whether you followed all permit restrictions and had proper […]

Fires in Electric Vehicles Legal Challenges and Safety Tips

Fires in Electric Vehicles: Legal Challenges and Safety Tips

Accidents involving electric vehicle fires are raising new questions and concerns about the safety of these cars, who bears liability if a fire occurs, and how EV accident cases move through the legal system. As electric vehicles become more widespread, drivers must understand the risks, the legal issues that can arise after a fire, and […]

Management of Shoulder Amputations

Management of Shoulder Amputations

The management of shoulder amputations involves far more than the initial surgical procedure and rehabilitation. These catastrophic injuries often result from severe accidents, including vehicle collisions, industrial incidents, or traumatic falls. For victims, a shoulder amputation can permanently alter daily life, impact independence, and reduce their ability to work. If another party’s negligence resulted in […]

Can an Instruction Permit Driver Be Sued After a Car Accident

Can an Instruction Permit Driver Be Sued After a Car Accident?

Car accidents involving learner’s permit drivers can raise complicated legal questions in California. When the at-fault driver holds only an instruction permit, you may have questions about liability and your right to compensation. If you have been involved in a collision involving a permit driver, an experienced car accident lawyer can provide legal guidance. Here’s […]

Seizures After a Car Accident

Seizures After a Car Accident Your Legal Rights

Car accidents can result in serious injuries that change lives in an instant. Among the most concerning complications that may arise after a collision are seizures, which are often the result of a brain injury and may develop long after the initial trauma. When a victim develops epilepsy after a car accident caused by another […]

Demas Law Group

Demas Law Group Named GOLD Winner in the Personal Injury Category of the 2025 Sacramento Favorites by The Sacramento Bee

To our Sacramento neighbors: Our deepest thanks for your votes that made us the 2025 Winner in The Sacramento Bee’s “Favorites of Sacramento” Contest in the Personal Injury Law Firm category The newspaper’s annual contest recognizes the most trusted businesses, professionals, and organizations across the Sacramento region. Winners are selected entirely based on public voting. […]

Tailgating

What’s Tailgating? Can They Prove I Was Following Too Closely?

Whether due to impatience or inexperience, drivers sometimes follow too closely behind other traffic. This is illegal under California law and can lead to serious tailgating accidents. If another driver caused a rear-end collision while tailgating you, you could be entitled to financial compensation. But first, you must prove your personal injury claim. A car […]

Type of Car Accident Defenses in California

Type of Car Accident Defenses in California

Car accident defenses in California can help defendants avoid liability for an accident victim’s injuries or reduce the compensation they owe them after a wreck. If you suffered injuries in a car crash someone else caused, an experienced personal injury lawyer can develop strategies to counter defenses that might otherwise put your financial recovery at […]

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