Jimmy Rayes Hayes, 76, was killed Sunday in a head-on collision on Highway 20 in Yuba County. At about 10:50 pm Mr. Hayes’ 1999 Ford Explorer drifted across the center line of the highway near Timbuctoo Road and hit a Volkswagen Golf head on.  Mr. Hayes’ vehicle then careened off the roadway and hit a tree.

Mr, Hayes was pronounced dead at the scene. His 76-year-old passenger Karen Line was taken to the hospital with cuts on both arms and head pain.  The driver of the Golf, 47-year-old Tamara Yoneda of San Juan, reported pain in her jaw.

According to the police, all three victims were wearing seatbelts and both drivers were traveling below the city speed limit at the time.  It does not appear that alcohol or drugs were involved, however, this California car accident remains under investigation.

Based on the available information, Mr. Hayes is more than likely responsible from a legal standpoint to compensate the victims of this California injury accident for all medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering. In most cases, Mr. Hayes’ insurance would pay for these losses even though he is deceased. If he had no insurance, the passengers may be able to recover under the uninsured motorist provision of an auto insurance policy covering their vehicle.

California Highway Accidents

Anyone seriously injured in an auto accident has a number of serious issues to deal with after a collision like this. First, the legal responsibility for the collision must be determined. Sometimes that requires investigation beyond what is contained in the police report.  Second, the medical bills must be paid. Even if there is health insurance to pay for the bills initially, the health insurance company will likely seek reimbursement from any liability insurance recovery. That means that the health insurance company will be competing for money that otherwise would go to the injured victim.  Third, when there are multiple people injured in a crash, they will often be competing for a proportional share of a limited amount of insurance money.  Lastly, insurance companies will do whatever they can to avoid paying fair compensation for not only medical bills, but lost income and pain and suffering as well.

Seek The Help of a California Personal Injury Attorney

Because of these and many other issues, injury victims an involved in a injury accident like this are strongly urged to consult with an experienced California Personal Injury Attorney who will make sure that your rights are protected and that you are dealt with fairly.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

A tragic Sacramento car accident on Highway 50 injured three people on Tuesday, including two police officers. As reported by the Sacramento Police Department. two police officers pulled over to the right shoulder to render assistance in a car accident that occurred twenty minutes earlier.  The original accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol as a non-injury collision.

Shortly after the police parked their patrol car to assist in the collision, an oncoming SUV lost control and struck the cruiser’s rear quarter panel on the driver’s side. The two officers were still in the car. The  female SUV driver  and police officers were taken to the hospital with serious personal injuries. California Highway Patrol officials are investigating this incident.

Our heart goes out to those who were injured in this horrific crash. We wish all the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

California Highway Accidents

It is still unclear  what caused the driver of SUV to run into the patrol vehicle. We do not know if weather conditions played a role, whether she was distracted or impaired and under the influence of   alcohol or drugs.

Liability in California Car Crashes

If the driver of the SUV is determined to have been at fault she could be held liable for the accident and the injuries caused to the police officers. However if this accident was caused by a dangerous condition on the roadway  the governmental entity (in this case the State of California) that is responsible for maintaining the roadway may also be held liable. It is important to remember that if a personal injury claim is being filed against a governmental public entity, there is only 180 days  within which the claim must be filed. All victims are strongly encouraged to get a free consultation with an experienced California Personal Injury attorney who will protect their legal rights.

Sacramento Personal Injury

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

We handle a lot of wrongful death cases. And the hardest type of case that we have to handle is when a parent loses a child. And we find that, just emotionally, parents are grief-stricken, they’re devastated, and they really don’t have the ability to deal with a situation from a legal standpoint and we can step in and, and provide support, in many ways, but most importantly we take care of that legal part of it, so that that’s not something they have to think about during that very difficult time.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

Three people were injured in a Sacramento car accident on Tuesday’s afternoon on westbound Highway 50 near Sunrise Boulevard.

An elderly couple was driving in the slow lane when a car traveling at a higher speed came up behind them. The 19 year-old driver of the vehicle that came upon the elderly couple realized at the last moment that he was to close to the vehicle. As a result, the 19-year-old driver lost control, swerved back and forth and hit the vehicle with the elderly couple. Both cars rolled over.

Based on the initial Police statements, three injured people were taken to the UC Davis Medical Center.

We hope that no one sustained major personal injuries in this car accident. We wish all a fast and complete recovery.

California Auto Accidents

Based on the California Highway Patrol Integrated Traffic Records System there were 241,873 injured victims in all types of collisions in 2008.

Although the Sacramento car accident is under the investigation, it appears that excessive speed played an important factor California Vehicle Code §22350 says that you must drive at a speed that is safe for the conditions, and this is a kind of default rule that is routinely cited by investigating officers when writing a police report for this type of accident. Based on the preliminary investigation, it is likely the negligent 19-year-old driver will be held liable for this injury accident.

Hiring a Reputable Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney

In such a case a knowledgeable Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney will be able to advise all injured victims their legal rights and all options. The experienced lawyer will thoroughly analyze the cause of the collision, obtain witness statements, investigate the scene to protect the injured victims and insure the responsible party is held accountable.

The Demas & Rosenthal personal injury law firm is not currently representing anyone mentioned in this article at the time it was posted. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your legal rights and options, call us or another well recognized and respected personal injury law firm. Please do not rely or act solely upon the information provided in this article. Please consider getting a consultation immediately. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Demas & Rosenthal will provide a free, confidential consultation to the persons who were not at fault named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

With so many lawyers running radio, TV and Internet ads about their services, it can be difficult to determine which attorney is best suited to represent you. Keep in mind, your most critical goal is to find a Sacramento personal injury lawyer who has a lengthy and successful track record, coupled with excellent communication skills.

Although the following list of criteria can apply to many different types of lawyers, several of the suggestions directly apply to personal injury attorneys who represent numerous auto accident clients each year.

• First, ask your various friends and business acquaintances to see if anyone you know has a specific attorney they can suggest based on firsthand experience;
• Next, make sure you choose a law firm that specializes in personal injury cases, particularly those involving auto accidents;
• Find out if the attorney you might hire helps to train other lawyers in your community about personal injury cases, perhaps by conducting seminars or speaking at professional conferences;
• Ask whether or not the firm has a strong trial reputation, as well as a proven ability to negotiate high settlement amounts with insurance companies;
• Check to be sure the law firm can afford to finance your case, even if it requires a lengthy trial;
• Check with the State Bar of California to make sure your attorney has a good reputation within the legal community;
• Make sure your lawyer introduces you (at an early stage) to each member of the legal team who will be interacting with you the most — to be sure you feel comfortable working with each individual;
• Be sure to choose a lawyer who tells you how often you’ll be updated about the status of your case and who will usually provide you with that information;
• Make sure you understand how your attorney’s fees and court costs will be handled; Find out if the firm’s percentage of the recovery (plus costs and expenses) may change, depending on whether or not it’s necessary to take your case to trial. Ask questions about how any hired experts will be paid and how the firm will determine what you will receive, if the firm wins damages for you;
• Make sure your initial consultation is free and that your lawyer will not charge you any fees “up front” – or later, if the firm fails to win your case;
• Ask how long your lawyer thinks it may take to either settle your case or take it to trial. (It’s best to assume the longer time estimate will be the accurate one);
• If your initial conversations with the attorney (and his or her staff) are not comfortable and pleasant ones, consider looking for another firm;
• Make sure your attorney gives you a “ballpark” idea of what a case like yours is sometimes worth – if it settles or goes to trial. Keep in mind that there’s no guarantee that your case will be won. Be willing to accept an estimated range of possible recovery amounts.

If you’re able to obtain satisfactory information about all of these concerns, you have probably selected an excellent personal injury attorney. Just be sure you both sign a contract that clearly outlines all of the most pertinent information.