Personal Injury Blog

March 2nd, 2021 will mark the 15th Anniversary of Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell. Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell has, in those 15 years, established itself as the leading Orange County personal injury law firm representing accident victims and saving them from being cheated by insurance companies. With more than a decade of exceptional legal services and numerous successful cases handled, the law firm looks forward to maintaining its legal standards for years

Many fender benders cause minor damage to your vehicle, which is a pretty annoying and unpleasant way to start the day, but you’ll be able to shrug it off and move on. Or will you? Believe it or not, even “minor” fender benders can lead to accident injuries that lead to serious strains, pains, and medical attention. Even if it’s not costly to your car, a “minor” fender bender can still be costly to your

Cars can crash in many different ways. Depending on the nature of the impact, vehicle occupants can suffer trauma and injuries to many parts of their bodies. In addition to direct trauma, the body can also twist and move in unnatural ways, which can lead to many types of soft tissue damage and other injuries. Neck and back injuries are particularly common in car accidents. Below are some examples of injuries to your neck or

The quick answer to this is yes. When you call 911 after a car wreck, you save lives and protect your own rights. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that there were approximately 6.7 million car wrecks in the United States in 2019. Of those 6.7 million, 1.9 million involved personal injuries. But you will likely be wondering what to do no matter what if it happens to you. The decision to call 911 is

While all types of car accidents can be frightening, there are some collisions that have a higher risk of causing serious injuries or fatalities. One of the most dangerous types of crashes is a rollover crash, in which a vehicle tips over onto its side, roof, or even rolls several times. Vehicles can roll on level ground or down an embankment and, in either situation, occupants of the vehicle are at risk of suffering severe

Your brain is surrounded by fluid that acts as a cushion to preclude the brain from hitting the inside of your skull. Also, your skull is there to prevent an object from directly striking your brain. Despite all of this, brain injuries can happen in many ways. Any sudden, rough jolt can result in the brain touching or hitting the skull. In other cases, an object such as a bullet or stake can penetrate the

Most people assume that single-vehicle accidents are, by their very nature, the fault of the only driver involved, but this isn’t always the case. In fact, factors that are beyond our control can cause or contribute to dangerous single-vehicle crashes, and such factors should be addressed directly. If you’ve been injured in a single-vehicle accident that was precipitated by someone else’s (or another entity’s) negligence, it’s time to consult with an experienced California personal injury

When you are involved in a traffic accident, there is always the risk of injury, regardless of how quickly you or the other cars around you were driving when the collision occurred. Some injuries are more serious than others, and one of the injuries that is both common and potentially serious is a head injury. If you have been involved in a traffic accident and believe that you suffered a head injury due to another

One minute you were driving down the road, and the next, you were hit by another vehicle. Car crashes often happen in the blink of an eye, with little or no warning. Even still, they leave significant injuries and financial liability for medical bills in their wake. Who is liable for paying these types of bills after an accident? How do you ensure that they are paid? These are fundamental questions when trying to right

Whiplash, also known as a neck sprain or neck strain, is a serious injury to the soft tissue of the neck. It is the most commonly cited injury resulting from rear-end auto collisions. When your car is struck from behind, it can cause your head to violently snap back and then forward again in rapid succession. The force of the impact, which can even occur at slow speeds, stretches the neck beyond its normal range