Car Accidents: Five Things That Can Hurt Your Claim
You’ve been injured in an auto collision in California—now what do you do? Many people automatically think they should file a claim with their own insurance company, but what if you weren’t to blame for the crash? If someone else was negligent and caused your collision, he or she is required to pay for your […]
What Makes Car Accident Claims So Complicated?
At Crowell Law Offices, we often receive calls from clients who need help filing a car insurance claim after a vehicle collision. In many cases, the victims have tried to file the claim on their own, only to become overwhelmed with the many hoops insurance companies try to make them jump through to obtain compensation. […]
Recreational Marijuana Use Now Legal in CA: How It Affects Your Criminal Record
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Many people have been waiting and hoping for the day when marijuana would become legal in California. Now that it is, how will this legalization impact your criminal record? If you have prior marijuana convictions, it’s now possible to get old (pre-Proposition 64) marijuana charges and convictions dismissed or reduced. Many people have already […]
How to Help Your Personal Injury Claim Succeed
When you’ve just been the victim of a serious injury, the last thing you want to worry about is figuring out how to help your personal injury claim succeed. But your personal injury attorney will need some help from you in order to secure the best outcome possible for your case. Steps for Personal Injury […]
Head-On Crash Claims Sacramento Mother, Two Children
A tragic two-vehicle crash on Jackson Highway last week killed a mother and both of her children, ages eleven and one. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is still investigating the crash, but reports suggest that the mother’s car crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with a small moving van travelling in the opposite […]
Dangerous Toddler Swings on the Market
Swings embody the carefree feeling of childhood, but one toddler swing model has been found faulty, and too many kids have gotten injured as a result. The Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure Pink toddler swing was named such to evoke confidence, but unfortunately, that’s not how things turned out for a series of these […]
Billion Dollar Airbag Cover-Up
An airbag’s sole purpose is to keep car drivers and passengers safe. One manufacturer knowingly sent faulty ones to market and is now being blamed for eleven deaths and 189 injuries in the United States. The Japanese-based company Takata has just pleaded guilty to fraud charges and now has to pay a billion dollar penalty. […]
The Five Most Dangerous Intersections in Sacramento
A total of 797 drivers lost their lives at California intersections in 2015. Furthermore, Sacramento was recently ranked the second worst California city for traffic accidents behind Los Angeles. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says that over the past few years, half of all injuries and one-quarter of all traffic fatalities occur at intersections. Understanding […]
What to Do When Pulled over for DUI in Sacramento
If you’ve been arrested for drinking and driving, you need an experienced defense attorney. This is a criminal charge, and if you are convicted, it will go on your record and create potential issues with finding and keeping employment and housing down the road. First, it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities if […]
Caltrans Implements Wrong-Way Driver Tracking System
Imagine driving at highway speed and suddenly seeing a car coming straight toward you in your lane. Hopefully the driver will realize his or her mistake and try to avoid hitting you. But in some cases, wrong-way drivers are too drunk or drowsy to know that they are on the wrong side of the road. […]