Dealing With Memory Loss After a Car Accident
Millions of people in the United States sustain injuries in traffic accidents each year, and one of the most common injuries from collisions is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs can range from a mild concussion to a severe and permanently disabling condition, but one factor remains constant – brain injuries are complex and often…
Read MoreHow Does a Car Crash Cause a Herniated Disk?
Herniated disks are extremely serious and painful injuries that occur when the disks between the vertebrae of your spine are damaged. Many car accident victims who experience back, buttocks, thigh or calf pain and/or numbness and are ultimately diagnosed with a herniated disk or disks, wonder whether their injury could have been caused by their…
Read MoreRecovering Compensation after a Bus Accident
Buses are an essential form of transportation for millions of Californians. Whether it’s the school bus every morning and afternoon, city buses as part of a daily commute, or taking a motor coach up the coast or across the country, bus travel can be cost-effective and convenient. As a result, it’s nearly impossible to head…
Read MoreFour Ways Insurance Companies Try to Minimize Car Accident Settlements
Insurance companies in California are some of our state’s largest businesses, and they did not grow so big by practicing charity. Instead, California insurers regularly play hardball. Based on their decades of experience, they have developed techniques that have proven successful at getting injured victims to accept far less in settlements than they are entitled…
Read MoreThe Importance of Documenting Your Injuries after a Bicycle Crash
No matter how badly you are injured, the fact is you cannot receive compensation unless you convince other people of the seriousness of your injuries. This means you need proper documentation. But how should you go about documenting your injuries after a bicycle crash? There are actually several steps you should take, which we detail…
Read MoreThe Holiday Spike in Drunk Driving Accidents
The holidays are fast approaching, which means getting together to celebrate with friends and family. Between now and the New Year, your schedule is probably crowded with various holiday events – family parties, office parties, school parties, concerts, and dinners, just to name a few. And you can be certain that alcohol will be served…
Read MoreWho is Liable for Your Uber Accident?
It goes without saying that Uber and similar ride-sharing services have changed the way that we get around Tustin and the rest of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Unfortunately, Uber drivers cause accidents just like any other drivers, and a significant number of people are injured in wrecks involving Ubers each year. Uber accidents can…
Read MoreHow long do I have to file a dog bite lawsuit in California?
Dog bites can lead to serious, long-lasting injuries. Some of these injuries can permanently affect a victim’s ability to work, enjoy hobbies, engage with their loved ones, and otherwise enjoy daily life. California law holds dog owners legally responsible (liable) for compensating all the financial losses a victim suffers as the result of a dog…
Read MoreSymptoms of Whiplash from Rear End Collisions
Whiplash, a common neck injury in automobile accidents, is a major financial burden for individuals and their insurers. A 1999 study found that whiplash injuries in the U.S. cost more than $8.5 billion each year. Obviously, that number is much higher now. Despite the fact that this injury is so common and so expensive for…
Read MoreThe Myth of Full Coverage Car Insurance
Many people purchase automobile insurance believing that they are buying “full coverage” for any liability or damages they may incur while driving their car. Unfortunately, there is no insurance policy that is actually called “full coverage.” That’s because there is no such thing as a policy that provides what most people would consider full coverage.…
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