How to Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

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If you have been seriously injured in an accident, the experience can be emotionally draining and confusing. Insurance adjusters will discount your claim, bully you, and scare you into an unreasonable settlement or no settlement at all.

Discovering how to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you handle the insurance adjuster and negotiate a reasonable settlement while helping you through the emotional process. You want to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer that you can trust. Here are several tips on how to look for and choose the right lawyer for you:

1. There are a lot of lawyers out there with fancy TV commercials and radio ads. Do not base your decision on their short commercial or ad. Their commercial or ad may make a lot of promises and claims that will appeal to your interest, but it does not mean that he or she would be the right fit for your case or deliver their promises.

2. Speaking with your friends and family for referrals is a good source to gather a list of attorneys that they have used and trusted in the past. Ask your friends and family why they like the attorney and get an idea of how the attorney handled their case.

3. When you have narrowed your list down to a few names, make sure you do a background check. California State Bar’s website has a directory of every single attorney who practices or used to practice in California. The directory provides the individual’s status as an attorney and whether they have had any disciplinary issues with the State Bar. This will help guide you in selecting an attorney you can trust.

4. Make sure to interview a few attorneys before making your decision. That will give you a more in-depth idea of whether the attorney you are selecting will be a good fit for you and whether you will be able to rely on the information this attorney provides to you. Furthermore, during the interview with the attorney, you can ask him or her to give you some insight as to his or her track record with other cases that he or she has handled.

Sample questions to ask the attorney during your interview would be: does the firm practice a variety of laws or does the firm specialize in personal injury? how long has the attorney been practicing in the personal injury field? has the attorney handled many cases similar to yours? Finding an experienced attorney you can trust will make the world of difference in trying to resolve your claim. When you finally do settle your claim, you will be happy and confident with the results because you took the time and effort to find the best lawyer for you.

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When I first contacted the Law Offices of Frank D. Penney after my accident, I was frustrated with car insurance companies, and medical insurance companies; after all, I was in pain. He and his staff put me at ease instantly! It was such a relief to have someone working on MY BEHALF! They were able to settle my case for more than I initially thought it was worth. THANKS AGAIN!!!

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Three Injured in Multi-Car Crash Friday Morning in Sacramento County

By Frank Penney • April 22, 2025

A crash involving three vehicles left three people injured Friday morning in the Vineyard area of Sacramento County. Emergency crews responded to the scene at the intersection of Elk Grove Florin and Gerber roads shortly after 7:00 a.m., according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Of the three people injured, one is in critical condition while the other two sustained minor injuries. All were transported to a nearby hospital for medical care. Experience unparalleled legal representation with Frank Penney Injury Law , the esteemed recipients of the CAOC Trial Attorney of the Year award. With over two decades of dedicated service, our team has consistently delivered record-setting results for accident victims in Northern, Central, and Southern California. Enjoy peace of mind with our no upfront fees policy. Contact us today at 888-888-0566 or through our website www.penneylaw.com for a FREE consultation. Frank Penney Injury Lawyers does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Nevertheless, we sympathize with the victim and their families in this time of crisis.

CHP Hit During Traffic Stop on I-80 in Loomis, Placer County

By Frank Penney • April 16, 2025

An afternoon traffic stop on I-80 in Loomis, Placer County, took a dangerous turn when a California Highway Patrol vehicle was struck by another car. The incident occurred while the CHP officer was parked on the south shoulder of the eastbound lanes near Horseshoe Road, preparing to transport someone from the scene. Suddenly, a Toyota traveling eastbound veered onto the shoulder, slamming into the CHP patrol vehicle. The force of the impact didn’t stop there—the Toyota continued forward, eventually crashing into a tow truck, flipping over, and landing upright on its wheels. Emergency crews responded quickly, and both the officer and the person inside the patrol vehicle were taken to the hospital with what officials described as suspected serious injuries. Fortunately, the driver of the Toyota sustained only minor injuries in the crash. Investigators believe a medical emergency may have caused the Toyota driver to lose control before the crash occurred. As a result of the accident, eastbound lanes #2 and #3 on I-80 near Horseshoe Bar Road were closed as of early afternoon to allow first responders and investigators to manage the scene safely. Experience unparalleled legal representation with Frank Penney Injury Law , the esteemed recipients of the CAOC Trial Attorney of the Year award. With over two decades of dedicated service, our team has consistently delivered record-setting results for accident victims in Northern, Central, and Southern California. Enjoy peace of mind with our no upfront fees policy. Contact us today at 888-888-0566 or through our website www.penneylaw.com for a FREE consultation. Frank Penney Injury Lawyers does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Nevertheless, we sympathize with the victim and their families in this time of crisis.

Stockton Man Killed in San Joaquin County Crash on Interstate 5

By Frank Penney • April 14, 2025

A 30-year-old man from Stockton died in a tragic crash Sunday evening in San Joaquin County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident happened just after 6:00 p.m. on Interstate 5, south of Downing Avenue. Authorities said the SUV the man was driving veered off the east shoulder of the highway, slammed into a metal guardrail, then tumbled down a dirt embankment before becoming fully submerged in a nearby slough. Emergency crews from the Stockton Fire Department responded quickly and managed to pull the vehicle to shore. Sadly, the man was found deceased in the water by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office dive team. At this time, investigators have not determined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Experience unparalleled legal representation with Frank Penney Injury Law , the esteemed recipients of the CAOC Trial Attorney of the Year award. With over two decades of dedicated service, our team has consistently delivered record-setting results for accident victims in Northern, Central, and Southern California. Enjoy peace of mind with our no upfront fees policy. Contact us today at 888-888-0566 or through our website www.penneylaw.com for a FREE consultation. Frank Penney Injury Lawyers does not represent any of the parties mentioned above. Nevertheless, we sympathize with the victim and their families in this time of crisis.

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