Can a “Minor” Car Accident Result in Serious Back Injuries?
While some car accidents are particularly severe, many accidents happen that are relatively minor. For example, you may be stopped in heavy traffic on your way home from work when the driver behind you collides with the back of your car. Because the other driver was moving at a very slow speed, the damage might…
Read MoreDealing 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 MoreDelayed Concussion Symptoms
A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and victims of concussions can experience many types of symptoms, depending on where the damage occurred in the brain. If you do not receive a proper diagnosis and treatment for a concussion, serious complications can arise. For example, if you receive a second concussion before…
Read More8 Common Signs your Car Accident Gave you a Concussion
Even the slightest trauma or jolt of the head can result in a concussion. Because a vehicle collision can often cause motorists to hit their heads or suffer a sharp jolt of the body, car accident victims regularly suffer concussions. Concussions are often known as a “silent” injury, since the symptoms can be difficult to…
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 to Stay Safe on the Roads in 2019
Even if you think you are the safest driver around, there is still always the risk of being injured in a serious car accident. Everyone should take time to remember the following tips for safe driving. 1. Never Drink and Drive We all know that it’s dangerous to drive drunk and that doing so can…
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…
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