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SACRAMENTO CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENT LAWYERS The Law Offices of Clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell, Sacramento, California Personal Injury Attorneys have successfully handled thousands of serious injury and death cases caused by auto accidents, rollovers and defective seatbelts, motorcycle, railroad and trucking/big rig accidents, bicycle accidents, boating/personal water craft accidents, dog bites/animal attacks, malfunctioning equipment, medical devices or consumer goods, product liability, premises accidents, construction accidents, insurance bad faith disputes, brain and head injuries, drunk driver accidents, uninsured/under-insured cases, unsafe premises accidents, construction site accidents, drunk driving accidents, brain and head injuries, food contamination claims, wrongful death, including death caused by automobiles, trains, boats, planes, tobacco, chemicals, construction accidents, and medical negligence cases. OUR PRACTICE AREAS
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SACRAMENTO TRUCK/BIG RIG ACCIDENT LAWYER A high percentage of traffic crashes and deaths involve large trucks. A large truck is any truck whose vehicle weight is over 10,000 pounds. Because of their size, crashes involving large trucks are more likely to result in serious injury and death than are car crashes. Approximately 10% of all those injured in a large truck crash will die. Large trucks are more likely to be involved in multiple-vehicle crashes than are passenger cars. Both Federal and state regulations govern trucking and cover areas such as safety of equipment and hours of the drivers. Trucking companies are required to keep records of such information and it will be necessary to find and research such records. Poor equipment and driver fatigue can be causes of such crashes, and a careful study of the trucking company records may be needed to determine if negligence has occurred. 
Because motorist safety is so important to prevent these types of serious injury crashes, The American Trucking Association has developed some "Share The Road" guidelines for motorists to follow.
The American Trucking Association's Share The Road Guidelines for Motorists
Trucking and Big Rig accident victims face medical bills, loss of wages, physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life. If injuries are severe or permanent, families suffer economic loss, mental anguish and the loss of companionship in caring for an injured family member. In the event of death, families are torn apart without any warning.
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SACRAMENTO AUTO ACCIDENT LAWYER
There is a death caused by a motor vehicle crash every 12 minutes; there is a disabling injury every 14 seconds. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 33. The age groups most affected by motor vehicle crashes are 15-24 and 75+. There were an estimated 5,800 pedestrian deaths and 90,000 injuries. Walking in the roadway accounted for only 9% of all pedestrian deaths and injuries. About 3 in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related traffic accident at some time in their lives. Bicycling resulted in about 800 deaths in collisions with motor vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in an auto accident or car wreck remember some simple do’s and don’t: DON'T
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SACRAMENTO ROLLOVER AND DEFECTIVE SEATBELT LAWYER
Most sports utilities vehicles by their very nature have a high center of gravity and are therefore as a group, the most unstable vehicles on the road. Although SUVs are designed to be driven off the road, very few have rollbars, roll cages or other roof crush or occupant protection. And to make matters worse, few SUVs, vans or trucks meet the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) roof support safety standard (FMVSS # 216). Most rollovers occur when the driver is forced to take an emergency or evasive action after steering in one direction and then rapidly correcting in the opposite direction, such as a typical avoidance maneuver with a road hazard, a deer, a dog, pothole or another vehicle in their path. This evasive action often results in a rollover. Adding insult to injury, the driver is likely to be cited by the investigating officer for such violations as failure to control speed, overcorrection, and faulty evasive action and many others. The truth of the matter is that most rollovers occur because of the absence of a lower center of gravity and lack of a wider track width like in passenger vehicles. In most rollovers the fault can be squarely placed on the manufacturers for a negligent vehicle design and not on the unsuspecting drivers of these vehicles.
It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER A motorcycle accident is extremely dangerous because of the lack of protection the motorcycle drivers have. A large number of motorcycle accidents will result in death or serious injury. It is extremely important to wear a helmet because most motorcycle accident injuries are the result of head injury. Road accidents, including motorcycle accidents occur because of negligence. Motorcyclists are especially susceptible for being overlooked by other drivers because of their size. There are different laws regarding motorcycle accidents, so if involved in a motorcycle accident it is a good idea to contact an attorney with experience in motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle accident attorney will be able to properly advise each individual, in addition to making sure that person's rights are not violated.
Almost every single motorcycle accident ends up in injury so the damages experienced can be extensive. If you would like more motorcycle accident information contact us to confer with a motorcycle accident attorney.
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SACRAMENTO BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER A bicycle accident is a fearful experience. An unprotected human body on a fragile piece of equipment is no match for a speeding automobile or hard pavement. Even the most careful and experienced bicyclists can easily find themselves on the wrong side of the handlebars. The statistics are frightening. There are over half a million injuries associated with bicycles each year, according to national data collected from hospital emergency rooms. Even more sobering, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a bicyclist is fatally injured every 6 hours, and nearly half of all the people killed in bicycle accidents are children under the age of 16.
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a bike accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term. A paper trail is also important throughout the process. Get as much information you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a lawyer first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself. For all these concerns, we recommend that you hire an attorney. You probably have a lot to handle right now, and a competent attorney can make sure everything gets done right. An attorney can also make things a lot easier for you by negotiating with insurance companies and guiding you get through the legal process.
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SACRAMENTO BOATING ACCIDENT LAWYER Many people do not realize the dangers of operating a boat, however there are laws that must be followed in regards to boating laws so that a boating accident injury is avoided. A boating accident injury is often the result of negligent driving and failing to adhere to the boating laws that exist. Just like driving on the road, a boating accident injury is often suffered because of negligent driving due to the effects of alcoholic beverages. Most commonly, a boat collision will be the cause of a boating accident injury. The boating accident injury can be caused by the boat collision or simply because of improper on deck safety precautions. When a boating accident injury is suffered a boating accident injury attorney should be contacted. The attorney will be able to evaluate the severity of the boating accident injury and the conditions it was suffered in to determine what type of damages could be recovered.
If you have been injured in a boating accident, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a boat accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term. A paper trail is also important throughout the process. Get as much information you can about your boating accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a lawyer first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself. For all these concerns, we recommend that you hire an attorney. You probably have a lot to handle right now, and a competent attorney can make sure everything gets done right. An attorney can also make things a lot easier for you by negotiating with insurance companies and guiding you get through the legal process.
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SACRAMENTO DOG BITE ACCIDENT LAWYER Did you know that nearly 2% of the American public is bitten by a dog each year? That's millions of people every year. And almost 800,000 of those each require are serious enough to require medical attention.
An ancient legal rule was the "one bite rule". This meant that that a dog owner was generally not legally responsible the first time their dog bit someone. Most states have replaced this ancient rule with modern dog bite statutes. In fact, many states have imposed 'strict liability' on dog owners, even for their dog's first bite. An owner, as well as a keep or harborer of a dog, may be liable not only for a dog's bite but also for other injuries caused by dogs. If you have been injured due to a dog bite, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a dog bite can be underestimated. Get as much information you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. For all these concerns, we recommend that you hire an attorney. You probably have a lot to handle right now, and a competent attorney can make sure everything gets done right. An attorney can also make things a lot easier for you by negotiating with insurance companies and guiding you get through the legal process.
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SACRAMENTO PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYER The most important limitation on the seller's exposure is that the product must in fact be defective so as to render it unreasonably dangerous. A manufacturer or distributor of products is not required to be an insurer against all product-related accidents. A manufacturer is not required to design the safest possible product. It is not required that the design adopted be perfect, or render the product accident-proof or incapable of causing injury, nor is it necessary to incorporate the ultimate safety features in the product. There are many ways to injure a person or property while using some manufactured product, but only those attributable to a product defect may form the basis for a strict tort liability cause of action.
The product defect as a basis for recovery shifts the focus from that in a negligence action. The care taken by the supplier of a product in its preparation, manufacture, or sale, is not a consideration in strict liability, whereas it is the ultimate question in a negligence action. Strict tort liability focuses on the product itself and determines whether it is defective. Negligence evaluates the acts of the manufacturer and determines if it exercised ordinary care in design and production. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO PREMISES ACCIDENT LAWYER When someone is injured as a result of unsafe property or building conditions, they may have a right to make a claim for their damages against the owner of the property. In some states the landowner's duty to protect an entrant on the land depends on whether that person is a trespasser, licensee or an invitee. The landowner's duties are different for each type of entrant. The landowner owes less of a duty to protect the trespasser then the other types of entrants. The landowner's duty of care is highest for business invitees. Some states, however, have done away with these multiple classifications in favor of one standard of "reasonableness under the circumstances" of a particular case. If you have been injured due to unsafe premises, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a premises accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term. A paper trail is also important throughout the process. Get as much information you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a lawyer first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO INSURANCE BAD FAITH LAWYER
If you or a loved one has been a victim of insurance bad faith it is important to know what to do to protect your legal rights. You probably have a lot to handle right now, and a competent attorney can make sure everything gets done right. An attorney can also make things a lot easier for you by negotiating with insurance companies and guiding you get through the legal process.
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SACRAMENTO UNINSURED MOTORIST LAWYER Uninsured motorist coverage is an option available under all automobile insurance policies issued in California. If the insured elects to purchase this coverage, the insurance company provides coverage to the insured for his or her claims for injuries and damages arising from a motor vehicle accident where the party at fault is either uninsured, or does not have enough insurance to provide full compensation for the injuries sustained. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses. For this reason, they have an incentive to pay you the lowest amount of compensation for your injuries that they can get away with. In attempting to persuade you to accept a "low-ball" settlement, some insurance adjusters will try to scare you by telling you that unless you accept the amount being offered, you will be required to participate in protracted and complicated arbitration proceedings. Sometimes they also will neglect to even tell you that you are entitled to damages for pain and suffering (often the largest damages component), in addition to compensation for your medical bills. It is for this reason that many people pursuing claims under their uninsured motorist coverage retain an attorney to represent them and protect their interests. Now, it is true that if your insurance company disputes the worth of your uninsured motorist claim it can require you to participate in an arbitration proceeding before paying you anything. However, it also is the case that when an insurance company sees that an attorney is involved, it often agrees to pay a substantially higher amount than what was first offered, without even going through the arbitration process. If the insurance company still refuses to pay full value on your claim, however, the attorney will then demand arbitration on your behalf and pursue the claim in an arbitration hearing. An experienced attorney is often able to obtain top dollar for his client in an arbitration proceeding. All states have laws that require drivers to show proof of their financial ability to pay for personal injury or property damage to others in the event of an automobile accident. Most drivers satisfy this requirement by purchasing insurance, but many cannot afford, or ignore, this obligation. It is also not uncommon for insurance companies to become insolvent, potentially leaving their policyholders without liability coverage. The result is that responsible drivers who carry insurance must bear the burden of paying for their own injuries, or damage to their vehicle, caused by someone who has no insurance coverage. Alternatively, some drivers purchase the lowest amounts of liability coverage permitted by the law in their state, which can be insufficient to cover the damages incurred by someone injured in an accident with them. Unfortunately, many people realize the importance of uninsured/underinsured coverage too late, i.e., after they or their family members have been injured by an uninsured or underinsured motorist. If you have been injured in a an accident, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a an accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term. A paper trail is also important throughout the process. Get as much information you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a lawyer first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO BRAIN INJURY LAWYER A rapid, sudden change in the movement of the head or neck can result in the brain impacting the inner surface of the skull. Such an impact can cause someone to suffer a brain injury. If someone suffers a brain injury as a result of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another person or corporation, the victim and the victim's family may be entitled to compensation under California laws. Brain injury cases often arise out of auto accidents, truck accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, work place accidents, on-the-job accidents, defective pharmaceuticals, toxic chemicals, explosions, among many other potential causes. The effects of a brain injury can be crippling and permanent. The brain is a three-pound mass of gray matter enclosed in the cranium. It interprets sensory impulses, coordinates and controls bodily functioning and is the center of emotion and thought. The brain has three main sections: the cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum and brain stem. There are left and right cerebral hemispheres. They are divided into sections called lobes. The left cerebral hemisphere controls the right side of the body and is responsible for speech. The right cerebral hemisphere controls the left side of the body and is responsible for creative thinking. It’s estimated that 8 million people sustain brain injuries each year in the United States. At least 2 million of those injured will be permanently impaired. After brain injury things that once were easy and familiar become strange and difficult. A great deal of mental effort is usually required to do things that required little or no effort before the brain injury. Work, school and personal relationships suffer. The injured party often becomes less efficient at their job and their livelihood is jeopardized. Often they become unpredictable, unreliable, and sometimes violent. When the victim of brain injury is a child, they can develop behavioral problems at home and school. Often they regress to an earlier development state. As you can imagine, a brain injury can affect the entire family. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO DRUNK DRIVER VICTIM LAWYER “Driving under the influence”, or “Driving while intoxicated”, is the term for alcohol-related driving behavior. It is responsible for nearly 1/3 of all traffic deaths in this country. Many of these impaired drivers are repeat offenders and all can cause a heavy burden of death and/or injury to themselves and to innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Anyone who causes an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance is considered negligent. Unfortunately, this is of little comfort to someone who has sustained injuries or lost a loved one in an alcohol-related accident. The driver convicted of DUI has the liability to pay for all damages, but may not be the only person considered negligent or liable. Those who provided the alcohol may also be considered negligent and liable for damages. Many states have laws which impose liability on bars, clubs, restaurants, or hotels which supply liquor improperly. In such cases, a business is expected to exercise due care and not to serve anyone who is obviously drunk. Even someone outside of such a business may incur liability for supplying liquor to a driver who subsequently had an accident, injuring or killing others. The host of a party may be liable in some states if he continues to allow a guest to imbibe after it is obvious the guest is under the influence. If you have been injured due to a dunk driver, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a drunk driver accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term. A paper trail is also important throughout the process. Get as much information you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a lawyer first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENT LAWYER Each year thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in construction site accidents. Even though construction companies are typically obligated to inspect each site with safety engineers and provide safety programs accidents still occur. Generally, an injured worker cannot sue his or her own employer for injuries arising out of work related activities. However, if it can be shown that a third party’s negligence caused the injuries that party can be held liable. Additionally, in some instances workers may be injured at a construction site due to their own inadvertence or due to a condition that was no person’s fault. When a worker is injured due his or her own negligence or that of his or her employer, or due to a condition which was nobody’s fault, that injured party can still receive compensation in most states through Workers Compensation. Workers' Compensation Acts provide benefits to workers who are injured on the job or suffer an occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment. The benefits under Workers' Comp include weekly payments based on a percentage of the employee's average weekly wage for temporary total disability, partial disability, permanent and total disability and permanent loss of function and disfigurement. Workers' Comp also covers medical expenses for treatment that is reasonable, necessary and related to the industrial injury and vocational rehabilitation services. In some instances, however, a third party is to blame for injuries that occur on the job site. When a construction site accident occurs, the owners, architects, and manufacturers of equipment can be held responsible for inadequate safety provisions. The general contractor and all subcontractors are required to provide a reasonably safe site, to warn of hazards inherent in the site and work, to hire careful employees, to coordinate job safety and to supervise compliance with safety specifications. Manufacturers of construction equipment are responsible designing and maintaining safe products. Defective or dangerous products may include the following: scaffolding, cranes, power tools, derricks, hoists, conveyors, woodworking tools, ladders, winches, trucks, graters, scrapers, tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, back hoes, heavy equipment, boilers, pressure vessels, gas detectors and other types of construction equipment. Therefore, it is often possible to find liable third parties in the event of a construction related injury. This often important because Worker’s Compensation benefits do not provide compensation for the pain and suffering that a person endures as a result of an accident. If you have been injured in a construction site accident, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO SLIP & FALL ACCIDENT LAWYER When someone is injured as a result of unsafe property or building conditions, they may have a right to make a claim for their damages against the owner of the property. In some states the landowner's duty to protect an entrant on the land depends on whether that person is a trespasser, licensee or an invitee. The landowner's duties are different for each type of entrant. The landowner owes less of a duty to protect the trespasser then the other types of entrants. The landowner's duty of care is highest for business invitees. Some states, however, have done away with these multiple classifications in favor of one standard of "reasonableness under the circumstances" of a particular case. If you have been injured due to a slip and fall, you may be entitled to the following benefits: medical bills, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and disfigurement. As with any accident, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible. For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a slip and fall accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck and back injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term. A paper trail is also important throughout the process. Get as much information you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a lawyer first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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SACRAMENTO WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person. The death may be caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act (neglect). Wrongful death is a civil action rather than a criminal action. Since the person killed (decedent) cannot file suit or collect damages, it is the family or representatives of the estate that do so. The intent is to recompense family members who have suffered monetarily and emotionally from the death. Damages can be assessed for lost wages and benefits, loss of companionship, and emotional pain and suffering caused by the trauma. A defendant can only be held responsible for a wrongful death if it can be proved that the defendant's conduct was the cause of the death. It must be proved that the death would not have occurred without the defendant's act. The time between the defendant's action and the death of the decedent is not a factor as long as it can be proved that the defendant's action was the cause of death. If it can be shown that the decedent was partially responsible for his death, then he may be found to have comparative or contributory negligence and dependent upon the state in which the incident occurred, damages may be awarded based on the percentage of negligence imputed to the decedent. Also, if the decedent failed to seek appropriate medical care and that failure led to his death, there may be no grounds for a wrongful death claim or a reduction to an award. Different states have different methods for deciding who may file a wrongful death suit and who may recover damages. Generally, it must be shown that the death was caused by another's wrongful act; that the act was such that the decedent would have been due damages from the act; and that monetary damages did arise from the act. If these three criteria are met, it is possible that a wrongful death claim can be filed. It is important to know what to do to protect the legal rights of yourself and your loved ones. Selecting the right attorney is an important decision. You should choose someone who is experienced, aggressive and dedicated to working to get fair compensation for your injuries. Over the past decade we have successfully handled thousands of injury and death cases caused by a dangerous and/or defective products. That is why you should contact the Law Offices of clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell.
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Big Rig/Trucking Accident Lawyers Clancey, Doyle & O'Donnell 901 F Street, Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95814 1.916.922.9301 1.916.922.0418 (Fax) Toll Free: 1-800-632-5529 |
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There is a motor vehicle accident every 10 seconds of every day in America-over 6,000,000 every year. These car accidents cause over 40,000 deaths and 3,000,000 injuries each year. Some of the car accidents are caused by momentary mistakes or inattention, some by sleepy drivers, others by overly aggressive driving, still others by intoxicated drivers. A surprising number are caused by defects in the motor vehicle (bad tires or brakes), unclear road markers or signs, or road hazards-some of which may be created by sloppy construction. Many car accidents are minor and involve more hassle than heartache, but the serious ones create significant problems for the innocent victims. Medical bills, lost wages, disability and physical incapacity, rehabilitation and future health care may seem insurmountable obstacles. Even figuring out the other driver's insurance company and amount of insurance coverage can be a major problem.
Everyday in the United States there are hundreds of SUV, van & light truck rollovers. Often times these rollovers are caused wholly or in part by tire failures, tire tread defects (detreading or delamination), poor stability design, poorly designed suspension system and inadequate brakes. Once the rollover occurs, the occupants face additional dangers from weak roof supports that crush or collapse, weak seatbacks that fail, the lack of headrest or head restraint devices, overly aggressive airbags, defective or poor fitting seat belts, dangerous lap only belts, seat belt buckles that open during crashes and finally window glass / windshields that allow passengers to be ejected during the rollover.
During a rollover of a SUV, van or truck, the roof pillars, front roof header and side roof rails often collapse and invade the occupant safety zone. When this happens the roof is pushed into or forced into the occupant, resulting in neck fractures that can render the passenger or driver a paraplegic, quadriplegic or brain damaged or even worst death. These injuries result from shear and flexion forces unto the neck and spinal cord of the occupants. Roof crush injuries are caused by the energy of the vehicle in a roll creating compressive forces pushing down on the top of skull when the head is in an upright position. The compression causes a bursting fracture in the C4 to C7 of the cervical spine. This bursting fracture causes a loss of intravertebral space both anterior and posterior. Diving type injuries can occur from defective seatbelts allowing too much slack and body movement, resulting in the occupant diving into the roof during the rollover. Often it can be proved by biomechanical experts that most of the spinal damage occurs from the roof crushing verses the occupant diving into the roof. Similar neck, head & spinal injuries can also result when the rollover occupant is thrown or ejected from the vehicle during the roll. Even in low speed rollovers the energy that is absorbed by the person ejected during the impact with the pavement or ground is deadly.
It is very difficult to find out what happened after a motorcycle accident because there are many factors that could have played a role in contributing to the motorcycle accident. An individual does not always have the proper resources, like a motorcycle accident attorney, to investigate the motorcycle accident to determine the liable parties. Even in instances an individual has the proper resources to carry out a motorcycle accident investigation, a motorcycle accident attorney has the specialized knowledge of motorcycle accident law to effectively and successfully benefit the individual.
Unfortunately, many serious bicycle accidents involve inattentive car drivers. While collisions with cars account for only one third of all bicycle accidents, they account for the majority of catastrophic injuries and deaths. In most cases, the driver’s fault consists of failing to yield to the cyclist, backing out of a driveway, opening a car door as a cyclist rides by, running a stop sign, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or simple inattentiveness.
The United States Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety conducts a nationwide annual study on boating accidents. According
to their 2003 report, there were 5,438 accidents, 3,888 injuries and 703 fatalities (Alcohol was involved in 31% of these
fatalities and California ranked the highest) as a result of boating and personal water craft use. In 2003, California had
the most accidents reported (797 out of 5,438). As a result of the 5,438 accidents there was a total of $40,422,374 in
property damage. The most reported type of accident was a collision with another vessel. The most common types of boats
involved in reported accidents were open motorboats (1,891 or 42%), personal water craft (1,228 or 27%), and cabin
motorboats (367 or 14%). Overall, operator inattention, carelessness/reckless operation, operator inexperience, and
excessive speed are the leading contributing factors of all reported accidents.
Dog bites can result in serious scarring and deformity. Some even result in death. Sadly, the odds that the victim of a
fatal dog attack will be a child are 7 out of 10.
There are three types of actionable product defects: manufacturing defects (flaws), design defects, and "marketing defects"
(warnings and directions). The first two are actually defects in the product. A manufacturing defect is an unreasonable
dangerous deviation, usually a flaw in materials or workmanship, from the standards established by the manufacturer for
similar products. A defect arising from the design process makes every unit in the product line unreasonably dangerous. A
marketing defect reflects not a problem with the product per se, but the absence of adequate warnings of the risks of harm
and instructions for safe use. Without these, the product as marketed is unreasonably dangerous, either for the one who is
unable to make an informed choice as to whether to use a useful product that has risks associated with it, or for the user
who does not know how to avoid dangers incident to improper use of the product. A manufacturer's duty to warn of risks
inherent in its product is based on the policy that the user is entitled to information necessary to make an intelligent
choice as to whether the product's utility or benefits justify exposing himself or herself to a risk of harm.
Bad faith claims arise when a company with whom you have a contract fails to act within the terms of that contract. In the case of your insurance company this may happen if it fails to promptly or properly defend or pay a claim. An insurance company has a duty to deal fairly with its customers, giving more consideration to its insured customers than to its own interest. Whenever your insurance company fails to honor its obligations in its contract with you, you may have a claim for bad faith. An insurance company is required to investigate all claims and find out information about anything that might support their insured’s claim.
Insurance contracts are written to reflect current case law. Terms which seem self-evident to the insured may actually have special interpretations know to the insurance company and not to the insured. All insurance contracts are interpreted in a court to carry out the reasonable expectations of the insured party. The contract will be studied to obtain its meaning, and such meaning must be clear and unmistakable. Generally, any terms which are not clear will be interpreted to benefit the insured. You do not have to prove that the company intended to cause harm, only that they failed to honor their agreement and had no cause not to pay the claim.