Year: 2015

drowning safety device in lake

Due to a dramatic increase in drownings along the Sacramento and American Rivers this summer, officials are going above and beyond the usual enforcement steps to make sure of the community’s safety. KCRA 3 reports that over the past month and Labor Day weekend, state rangers and police were out in full force. They patrolled […]

best places to work 2014 demas law group

Demas Law Group, P.C., is proud to have been selected for the second year in a row as a finalist for the Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award. This special recognition is based on responses by the firm’s employees’ to a survey that was conducted by Quantum Workplace on behalf of the Business Journal. […]

Demas Law Group, P.C., Sacramento’s leading personal injury law firm, has been selected as a finalist for the Business Journal’s Best Places to Work awards. This recognition is based on employees’ responses to questions including their work environment and job satisfaction. Read the full press release

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In some instances when an insurance company may cancel your car insurance policy. A canceled car insurance policy will leave you financially exposed to paying out-of-pocket expenses if you are involved in an accident. You can also face penalties like fines, a suspended driver’s license, and registrations, and even higher premiums on future insurance. Common […]

fatal collision

A young couple is dead and two teens are recovering from their injuries following a tragic car accident last week in Sacramento. As initially reported by Fox 40 and News 10, the accident occurred late Friday night at the intersection of Rogers and Bradshaw, near Elk Grove. The couple was attempting to make a left […]

buses on highway

Though not as common as other motor vehicle crashes, bus accidents take a harsh toll on California passengers and drivers every year. Statistics from the California Highway Patrol indicate there were 1,448 people injured and five fatalities in crashes involving school buses or other buses in a single recent year. Given that buses are nearly […]

dog

We’ve all heard that dogs are “man’s best friend,” and most canines live up to this description. Sadly, there are times when dogs inflict serious injuries on individuals, particularly children. Dog bites can cause deep wounds, leave permanent scars, and result in disfigurement. The most tragic cases are fatal. If a dog in Sacramento has […]

The teenage boy who made national headlines after escaping horrific abuse by his caregiver will receive $4 million in a settlement with Sacramento County on behalf of Child Protective Services. Read The Full Release

DUI checkpoint

DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are special road stops where law enforcement officers check drivers for signs of intoxication or impairment. Sobriety checkpoints are used as part of law enforcements’ larger impaired driving deterrence program. If a driver is found to be impaired by drugs and/or alcohol, the police officer can arrest them […]

school bus accident

The American School Bus Council (ASBC) states that school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles and are 50 times safer than riding in a car driven by a teen. They are better at avoiding dangerous motor vehicle accidents and are designed to prevent injuries to passengers from collisions. Safety features including flashing […]