Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know About Concussions

Concussions have received plenty of press in recent years for the reason that they are serious brain injuries that can have significant health consequences. While – in the past – concussions were often viewed as being fairly innocuous, this is hardly the case, and every concussion should be taken seriously. When it comes to concussions,…

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Summer Activities Can Pose Injury Risks for Children

Ask any child what their favorite season is, and you will probably receive the same answer – summer. With school out for months, warm weather, and longer days, it’s easy to understand why children and adults alike claim this as the best time of the year. Summer sports, day camp, and riding bikes around the…

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Who 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…

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How 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…

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Symptoms 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…

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The 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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How Personal Injury Claim Compensation Increases with Permanent Injuries

Personal injury claim compensation can range from a few hundred dollars to astronomical sums, depending on the damages sustained. At a minimum, a settlement will cover medical costs due to the accident; that number is easily discovered since the doctors’ bills have a total amount. When claims also compensate for lost future earning potential, emotional…

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The Long-Term Effects of Whiplash

Whiplash is an all too common aftereffect of being in an accident – your neck aches, your head hurts, and you might feel dizzy. Maybe it happens right after the event, or maybe the next day. It’s easy enough to take care of with some over the counter pain relievers and maybe an icepack, right?…

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Understanding Orange County Dog Bite Laws

If you’ve been bitten by a dog, you know it can take a physical and emotional toll. Minor bites may result in just a small laceration or bruise, but more serious bites can cause significant injury, infection or even death if the animal had a dangerous disease. In many cases, dog bite victims have grounds…

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