Litigating Claims for Sacramento Car Accidents

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Litigating Claims for Sacramento Car Accidents

Mark A Doughty: Car Accident Lawyer in Sacramento explains what is involved.

When you retain the services of a Sacramento car accident lawyer, you need one who is not only well-versed in the law, but who knows how to apply it to your particular case. No two claims in this area of practice are exactly alike, and you need an approach that is tailor-made to your situation.
How Sacramento auto accidents are litigated

The following are descriptions of litigation procedures for different types of accident cases:

    •    Defendant has No-insurance in the accidents: If the driver who hit you does not have any insurance, he or she is still liable for the damage done to your car, property, or person, and your Sacramento car accident lawyer can litigate accordingly. Also, we can proceed and recover against your uninsured motorist carrier.
    •    Hit-and-run accidents: If the perpetrator of the hit-and-run is caught, a car accident lawyer in Sacramento can request an award of punitive damages, in addition to other forms of compensation. If the driver who caused the collision is not caught, we can proceed and recover against your Uninsured Motorist Carrier.
    •    Truck Accidents and Vehicle Collisions: Additional parties who can be held responsible for the accident / collision (besides the driver) include the employer of the driver, the truck / vehicle manufacturer, the loaders, and the auto mechanics who worked on the truck or vehicle.
    •    Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer severe injuries than motor vehicle drivers in Sacramento auto accidents. This is because they are not enclosed in a vehicle like the driver of a car, so there are fewer barriers between the driver and the objects involved in a crash. Attorneys for motorcyclists usually seek and recover higher awards during litigation that will compensate for any injuries received.
    •    Bus accidents: Governmental Claims are often filed in these cases, in accordance with the large number of passengers who sustain injuries.
    •    Road construction-related accidents: Road maintenance crews, supervisors, and even county and other Governmental Agencies may all be held accountable for poorly constructed, maintained, repaired road surfaces or dangerous condition of public property that have led to devastating injuries.
    •    Inclement weather-related accidents: Rough weather does not preclude a driver from being especially careful on the road. Therefore, your attorney will insist that a driver who blames weather conditions for the accident is still responsible for failing to take necessary precautions.
    •    If you have Uninsured Motorist Coverage Insurance on your vehicle, your insurance company must pay for the damage to the vehicle, even though the negligent, at fault, driver has no insurance.

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Why Do I Need an Accident Lawyer in the Sacramento Area?

While it is possible to represent yourself in Sacramento accident litigation, the Law Offices of Mark A Doughty are here to support you in your Catastrophic Personal Injury in Sacramento, CA

Anyone who suffers a catastrophic Sacramento personal injury knows firsthand the pain, fear, and immediate Causes of Automobile Accidents in Sacramento

The causes of an automobile accident in Sacramento are numerous and varied. 

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Based in Yuba City, the Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty helps accident victims in Sacramento, Lincoln, Marysville, Roseville, Rocklin, and throughout California obtain the recovery they deserve from the parties responsible for the injuries they have suffered.

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Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Pedestrian / Bicycle Accidents, Public Transportation Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip & Fall / Premises Liability, Animal Attacks, Products Liability, Defective Drugs/Drug Interactions, Unsafe Public/Private Property, Construction Site Accidents, Third Party Liability, Aircraft Accidents and Water-Related Injuries.

Contact us for your Sacramento accident lawyer today

At the Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty, you can contact us twenty-four hours a day, and we are available for evening or weekend appointments. If necessary, we will even visit you at home or in the hospital. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay no fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. For the convenience of our clients, we have Spanish and Punjabi interpreters available.  If you are injured, contact the Northern California Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty for an accident lawyer in the Sacramento Area.

For Yuba City, CA - call 530.674.1440
For Sacramento, CA - call 916.979.1917
For Lincoln, CA - call 916.645.1917

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Filed under: Personal Injury Settlements
Topic: Automobile Accidents

What Should You Do If Someone You Know Is Seriously Injured?

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Catastrophic Personal Injury in Sacramento

Friday, January 20, 2012 by Mark A. Doughty

Anyone who suffers a catastrophic personal injury knows firsthand the pain, fear, and immediate physical trauma that such an experience can cause. Unfortunately, the long-term effects associated with these traumatic events cannot be overlooked. They can alter the life of the victim for years to come—and possibly on a permanent basis.

Here, the Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty illustrates just a few of the lasting problems that catastrophic Sacramento personal injuries can cause:
• Loss of a bodily system or function. Victims of catastrophic Sacramento injuries such as paraplegia or quadriplegia lose the ability to perform many of their former daily tasks. Depending on the nature and extent of the damage to their spinal cords, they may lose reproductive, digestive, or even respiratory function. Such physical dependence often leads to the need for full time assistive care, either by a nurse or other medical professional, such as a certified home attendant.
• Multiple surgeries. It is not uncommon for a Sacramento personal injury lawyer from our firm to obtain compensation for victims in need of multiple surgeries. Often the physical damage from catastrophic injuries is so great that it cannot be remedied with just one, or even two, surgeries. It is possible that a victim will need to visit the operating room dozens of times in order to have his or her medical issues fully addressed.
• Rehabilitation. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are just a few of the treatments for which a personal injury lawyer in Sacramento may seek benefits on your behalf. These therapies can continue for months, or even years, depending upon the extent of your injuries.
• Lengthy hospital stays. Weeks, and sometimes months, of intensive care can add to the financial burden borne by victims of catastrophic injuries. Retaining the services of an injury lawyer in Sacramento may be crucial to obtaining a settlement that covers the expenses incurred by these stays.

You found the right Sacramento personal injury lawyer

The Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty can provide an accident lawyer in Sacramento who will answer all of these questions and more. With over thirty years of experience, we regularly achieve outstanding results for our clients, and have obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for them. We are available to discuss your case twenty-four hours a day, and will gladly schedule evening and weekend appointments.

If necessary, we will even visit you at home or in the hospital. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay no fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. For the convenience of our clients, we have Spanish and Punjabi interpreters available. With unparalleled qualifications such as these, we feel confident that when you retain the services of our firm, you will be sure it is the right one for you.

Contact us for your Sacramento accident lawyer today

If you are injured, contact the Northern California Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty for an accident lawyer in Sacramento.

• Yuba City, CA - call 530.674.1440
• Sacramento, CA - call 916.979.1917
• Lincoln, CA - call 916.645.1917.

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Filed under: Personal Injury Settlements

Where Can I Find a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento, California?

So many times, it's important to know where to turn when you need help. If you suffer an injury caused by another person, car, truck, or company and realize that you need a Sacramento personal injury attorney like Mark A Doughty. But where do you begin to look? While you might want to search in a phone book or online, doing so can be impersonal.

A better way to look for an injury attorney in Sacramento is by seeking out personal references. Ask your friends, relatives, or community organization members if they were ever in need of a Sacramento injury attorney, and if so, which firm they chose. Ask what results were obtained for them by the firm, and whether they were satisfied with those results.

Other questions you might want to consider asking are:

• What was the working style of your personal injury lawyer in Sacramento? Was he or she available when you needed to discuss your case?
• What was the fee structure used by your Sacramento personal injury lawyer? What if you could not afford to pay a large amount of money up front?
• How much experience did your accident lawyer in Sacramento have?
• What if English is not your native language? Can your Sacramento accident lawyer still assist you?

You found the right Sacramento personal injury lawyer

The Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty can provide an accident lawyer in Sacramento who will answer all of these questions and more. With over thirty years of experience, we regularly achieve outstanding results for our clients, and have obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for them. We are available to discuss your case twenty-four hours a day, and will gladly schedule evening and weekend appointments.

If necessary, we will even visit you at home or in the hospital. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you pay no fees unless we obtain a recovery for you. For the convenience of our clients, we have Spanish and Punjabi interpreters available. With unparalleled qualifications such as these, we feel confident that when you retain the services of our firm, you will be sure it is the right one for you.

Contact us for your Sacramento accident lawyer today

If you are injured, contact the Northern California Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty to speak with an accident lawyer in the Sacramento Area.

• Yuba City, CA - call 530.674.1440.
• Sacramento, CA - call 916.979.1917.
• Lincoln, CA - call 916.645.1917.

Go to our website: GoLaw.com

Read full article at: Our SettlementBoard BLOG 
Filed under: Personal Injury Settlements

Personal Injury in Sacramento, CA: Facts About the Law
September 2011

You suffered injuries due the action, or inaction, of another person, and now you want to know what to do about it. You want compensation from the accountable party for what happened, and you need to know what is involved in obtaining it.

The Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty would like to take this opportunity to discuss the difference between Sacramento personal injuries that are the result of negligence, and those that are the result of malicious intention. These two types of cases are litigated in very different ways--which you need to be aware of, if you plan to pursue compensation for an injury in Sacramento, Rocklin/Roseville, Lincoln, and Yuba City, California.

Was your Sacramento injury caused by negligence?

In its most basic form, negligence means that the responsible party should have taken actions that protected the victim of an accident injury in Sacramento, and that he or she failed to take those actions. Damages awarded can include compensation for medical bills, property damage, job or wage loss, and pain and suffering.

Was your Sacramento personal injury caused by malicious intention?

An accident injury that results from malicious intention is handled somewhat differently from a case of negligence. When malicious intention is involved, it means that the responsible party purposefully attempted to cause the victim harm. In addition to the types of compensation listed above, the victim may also be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are a way of punishing the responsible party for his or her unlawful conduct. Award amounts can be quite large, depending upon the extent of the accident injury.

Help for your Sacramento accident injuries

An automobile accident in Sacramento is certainly not the only kind of injury in Sacramento. Regardless of how your personal injuries in Sacramento occurred, you should discuss your case with the Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty, if it stems from any of the following types of accidents:

• Automobile
• Trucking
• Motorcycle
• Slip and fall
• Wrongful death

Contact us for your Sacramento accident lawyer today

If you are injured, contact the Northern California Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty to speak with an accident lawyer in the Sacramento Area.

• Yuba City, CA - call 530.674.1440.
• Sacramento, CA - call 916.979.1917.
• Lincoln, CA - call 916.645.1917.

Go to our website: GoLaw.com

Read full article at: Our SettlementBoard BLOG
Filed under: Personal Injury Settlements

What Not to Do After Sacramento Car Accidents

Most individuals know the basics of what to do after car accidents in Sacramento. Seeking medical treatment for any injuries, calling the police, and notifying their insurance companies are the most common steps that accident victims take. But what if you were not injured during the accident? Are there things you can do that could actually jeopardize your case?

The Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty wants to make you aware of actions that victims of auto accidents in Sacramento should not take, regardless of any injuries suffered. Actions that may place your lawsuit or settlement at risk include:

• Admitting blame for any part of the accident. It may help you to know that determining fault is not your responsibility. It is something that should be left to a Sacramento car accident lawyer to establish. Admitting fault, or even apologizing for the accident, may be seen as an admission of guilt--which can be held against you at a later date. This can substantially lower your award, or even eliminate it entirely. Allow your attorney to seek evidence that fault exists, and follow his or her advice on how to best seek redress for the harm caused to you by the other party.
• Making a deal with an insurance company. If an insurance company offers you a fast and easy deal to pay for damage to your car or property, do not accept such a deal without first speaking to your car accident lawyer in Sacramento. Insurance companies will almost always offer less than they can afford to pay, and usually less than you deserve, in order to avoid going to court. Accepting such a deal without legal guidance can be a costly mistake. You will probably not be able to obtain a larger settlement amount from the insurance company, should you find that the accepted amount did not cover the cost of the damage.

Contact us for your Sacramento accident lawyer today

If you are injured, contact the Northern California Law Offices of Mark A. Doughty to speak with an accident lawyer in the Sacramento Area.

• Yuba City, CA - call 530.674.1440.
• Sacramento, CA - call 916.979.1917.
• Lincoln, CA - call 916.645.1917.

Go to our website: GoLaw.com

Read full article at: Our SettlementBoard BLOG

Filed under: Accident Settlements, Car Accident Settlements

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