Preparing to Go to Court for a Car Accident Claim
If you’ve been seriously injured in a motor vehicle wreck, you are probably considering filing a personal injury claim to retrieve the damages this accident has caused you. If you’re pretty sure that someone else was responsible for your crash and is liable for your injuries and losses, you will need to find a way […]
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial Is Risky
After being charged with a crime, you’re likely weighing your options, trying to decide what the best course of action is. Many people faced with criminal charges for the first time fear that they can’t afford to pay a good defense attorney, and they feel that a public defender won’t be much help, so they […]
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 […]
