Car Accidents

property damage appraisal

Sacramento sees its share of extreme weather. Heavy snow, rain, ice, and winds can make for dangerous driving conditions. If you were involved in a car accident in California, repairing your vehicle will likely require a property damage appraisal. But what can you expect from the appraisal process? Let’s examine the steps for getting an […]

Driving Safely Near Schools and in School Zones

Sacramento school zones can be dangerous places for pedestrians, especially children. Sadly, the city recently ranked fourth in the state for the highest number of people under 15 who suffered severe injuries or died in pedestrian collisions. For this reason, Sacramento lowered speed limits to 15 miles per hour near schools. Still, 83 of the […]

expert

To recover compensation after sustaining an injury in a Sacramento car accident, you must prove that someone else’s negligence caused the wreck. Determining liability is relatively straightforward in some cases. But when questions arise over how an accident happened or who is at fault, getting help from an accident reconstructionist may help clarify the facts […]

drunk driving

If you were injured as a passenger in a drunk driving accident in California, you may be dealing with painful injuries, mounting medical bills, and other financial losses. It’s likely you never prepared for something like this, and you might be wondering where to turn for help. Here, the experienced Sacramento car accident lawyers at […]

uber driver

If you were injured as a passenger of a Sacramento Uber accident, you’re probably wondering what happens next. Who will pay for the medical care needed to treat your injuries? Should you file a claim against Uber, the driver, or someone else? Your legal options after a rideshare crash depend on several factors. Here, the […]

attorney working

According to the California Highway Patrol, nearly 200,000 car accidents in California involved at least one injury or death in a recent year. That’s tens of thousands of people who sustained painful injuries and likely took substantial financial hits from costly medical bills, missed wages, and other accident-related losses. Getting back the full amount of […]

car accident

Knowing what to do after a fender bender accident isn’t always clear. Even though these collisions are generally considered less serious, people can suffer injuries in fender benders. When a car crash results in an injury, California law allows victims to pursue compensation for their losses. Following a fender bender accident, there are important steps […]

defective product claim

The automaker Tesla has come under regulatory scrutiny in California over its marketing claims about its vehicles’ “Full Self-Driving” capabilities. This follows multiple accidents in California and across the United States involving Teslas in which the driver had activated the driver assistance system called “Autopilot.” Contact Demas Law Group for a free case evaluation if […]

u turn

If you were injured in a motor vehicle crash in California after another driver made a U-turn, the legality of the maneuver could play a crucial role in your ability to recover compensation. In California, U-turns are permitted under certain circumstances. If the driver made an illegal U-turn, however, they might be liable for the […]

speeding accident

According to research from AAA, 45 percent of drivers report going 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street in the last 30 days. Another 11 percent report doing this on a regular basis. With so many drivers ignoring speed limits, it’s no wonder that speeding is a major cause of car accidents. […]