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Can I Still Sue if I Verbally Accepted a Settlement?

justice4you June 29, 2022

It is understandable for an accident victim to want to reach a settlement agreement with the liable insurance company as soon as possible. There are many reasons for this, but mostly because medical bills are likely piling up and it is getting difficult to keep up with them. Insurance companies know this and make sure to make a lowball offer right away to try to get the victim to accept it before he or she has time to speak with a lawyer. Be sure to contact our Sacramento personal injury lawyers before you speak to the insurance company. During your free consultation we can discuss the facts of your claim to determine what your legal options may be, helping you

You Have the Right to Be Paid for All Hours That You Work

justice4you June 22, 2022

State law and federal law both require that an employer pay you for all the hours that you work. Most people must be paid by the hour. If you are not the boss or specially licensed, there is a good chance that you cannot be put on a salary. When you are paid by the hour, your employer cannot require you to do work but not pay you the hourly wage. That means the employer cannot require you to work from home to be a team player, and not pay you for that time. That is not team playing, that is taking advantage of a teammate. Similarly, your employer cannot require you to start working and then clock in, or to

What if a Scammer Steals My Personal Information and Uses It?

justice4you June 15, 2022

As data breaches become more prevalent, keeping your information safe and secure from scammers and identity thieves is becoming increasingly difficult. When companies entrusted with our Personally Identifiable Information (PII) breach that trust and your identity is used in an online scam, you may be wondering what your legal options may be for getting your finances and life back in order. Our knowledgeable data breach attorneys in Sacramento can discuss this during a free consultation. Below, we discuss how a data breach can lead to identity theft and how this can significantly impact your life. How Do Data Breaches Occur? Generally, data breaches occur when malware is installed into a server, usually an internal server, that gathers information from it

Determining Liability for Slip and Fall Due to Poor Lighting

justice4you June 8, 2022

Bad lighting can lead to many accidents, including a slip and fall or a trip and fall. Injuries sustained in these incidents can seriously affect a person’s wellbeing. Not only in the moment but also in the future, as the pain and suffering associated with the injury may be felt for the rest of the person’s life. If you were injured in a Sacramento slip and fall accident, our attorneys are prepared to help you file a claim to pursue the compensation you need. Below, we discuss some factors involved in building a slip and fall case concerning poor lighting. Where Did the Slip and Fall Occur? The location of the accident is important because it may help establish whether

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.