When someone suffers injuries in an accident or incident caused by another person, the law gives them the right to file a personal injury claim for their damages. If a victim’s injuries are fatal, however, the victim no longer has the opportunity to file a lawsuit. In this situation, California law gives surviving family members …
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Distracted driving has become a serious public health issue. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 391,000 people were injured in accidents involving distracted drivers in 2015 alone. Distracted driving can include any activity that takes a person’s attention away from the road ahead. The Centers for Disease Control and …
Catastrophic injuries are injuries that result in serious, long-term effects for victims that result in some sort of functional disability. They often are the result of serious accidents like motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and industrial accidents, but can also occur in surprisingly minor accidents like slip and falls. Because catastrophic injuries by …
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Motorcycle accidents are capable of causing extremely serious injuries, and the motorcyclists involved are usually the people who walk away hurt. Because motorcyclists are fully exposed the elements around them, they often are severely injured, and it’s not uncommon for motorcyclists to sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in collisions – even when they are wearing …
If another driver causes your car accident and the driver has auto insurance, you may assume that you simply need to file a claim with that insurer and receive a check for your property damage, medical bills, and other losses. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case, as insurance companies can make it difficult to receive …
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We’ve all slipped and fallen at some point in our lives, and kids lose their balance and fall on a regular basis. Often, we can get back up and keep walking with only a little embarrassment affecting the rest of the day. Not everyone is so lucky, however, as slip and fall accidents regularly cause …
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Thousands of people throughout Orange County ride bicycles on a daily basis, and Southern California’s famously warm climate allows people to ride all year long. While bicycling is an undeniably healthy and eco-friendly way to get around, it also exposes riders to a risk of extremely serious injuries. When bicyclists collide with cars and trucks, …
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Just about everyone loves the holidays, and with good reason: there are so many opportunities to get together and celebrate with friends and family. From Thanksgiving to New Years, our evenings and weekends are punctuated by parties, dinners, and concerts. In addition to all of the delicious food, alcohol will be served at most of …
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If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident, it’s likely that you have a lot on your mind. Between medical expenses, missed work, repair bills, and the discomfort associated with your injuries, the aftermath of a serious wreck is often stressful and difficult. With all of this going on, you’re probably concerned about how much …
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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury from which millions of people suffer every year. There are a number of things that can cause TBIs, ranging from car accidents to head trauma in contact sports. Although concussions are relatively common, as with all traumatic brain injuries, it is important to treat every TBI …
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Imagine that you’re on your way to work, stopped at a red light, thinking about everything that you have to accomplish during the day. All of a sudden, another vehicle crashes into you. Based on the force of the impact, it’s obvious that they were distracted (probably texting) and didn’t see the red light or …
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One of the most common causes of injury is slipping and falling. Whether trying to change a light bulb or simply walking across a wet floor, falls can cause serious injury. Every day, about 25,000 people have fall incidents. 21.3% of ER visits are due to slip and fall incidents annually. That’s 8.9 million ER …
