Each year, dog bites disproportionately affect children. And because of their small stature, children often suffer permanent injuries or be irreparably harmed. Many times, a child who has been attacked by a dog may require surgery and other medical procedural, physical therapy, or other treatments. Our experienced Los Angeles dog bite lawyers know that when...
Today, accidents involving large commercial trucks are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. This is because of the size and momentum of the commercial vehicle is significantly greater in comparison to a typical passenger vehicle. This translates into more force upon an impact. Consequently, for those who have been injured in a...
Unfortunately, accidents involving 18 wheelers and big rigs rarely end with only minor injuries. In fact, many end with life-altering injuries and even fatalities. Over the past decade, fatalities from large truck accidents have increased despite technology becoming better at protecting us. When a family loses a loved one in a tractor-trailer accident, they should...
Filing for bankruptcy is often something that people do when they see no other alternative. If you’re seriously thinking of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there are a few things that you should avoid doing before filing a petition. Any of the following could land you in serious trouble with the bankruptcy court. 1. Don’t...
When it comes to motorcycles and accidents, it is important to consider the matter of motorcycle helmet laws and how they may impact a personal injury claim after an accident. This is because our Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer knows that insurance companies and defense lawyers will definitely use any angle they can get to...
Our Los Angeles coup-contrecoup brain injury lawyer knows that this is one of the most devastating and potentially life-threatening types of brain injuries. The terms coup and contrecoup refer to specific non-penetrating traumatic brain injuries in terms of impact to injury. These injuries are brain contusions that are commonly seen in motor vehicle accidents, sports-related...
Whether you’ve just completed a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s time to start doing something about your credit. The goal is to slowly put whatever happened before in the past with newer information that demonstrates the responsible choices you’re starting to make. Here are some tips that will help you get through...
If you have suffered a dog bite in California, you understand the physical as well as the emotional implications. California leads the nation in dog bite claims. Fortunately, if you have suffered a dog bite under California dog bite law you may entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Even if that dog was...
According to research, distracted driving has surpassed drunk driving as one of the leading causes of accidents in California. And distracted driving is not just about texting while driving. In California, a distraction is anything that takes your eyes or mind off the road or hands off the steering wheel. Not only is cell phone...
Getting into a car accident can run the gamut of one’s emotions. Best case scenario, the accident is minor and you escape without injury. Worst case scenario, you suffer serious injuries with long-lasting effects. Either way, knowing you have been in an accident is enough to rattle your nerves and make simple decisions very complicated....
Our Los Angeles trucking accident lawyers know that one of the primary reasons for trucking accidents is due to truckers rushing to get a delivery to its destination on time, often risking safety because of driver fatigue. Even though federal regulations limit the number of hours that a driver can stay behind the wheel of...
Even if you have good health insurance, a serious injury or illness can seriously hamper your ability to earn a living. It can also make paying medical debt more difficult. When medical debt becomes impossible to manage, filing for bankruptcy may be the only real option. Can bankruptcy really help with medical bills? The answer...
Our Los Angeles Uber accident lawyer knows that a ridesharing accident in California can result in serious personal injuries including wrongful death. Many times, if can also bring about difficult liability issues. This is particularly true when Uber denies responsibility because a driver is an independent contractor. If you have been involved in an accident...
Because of the exposed nature of a motorcycle, traumatic brain injuries are very common in motorcycle accidents and those who ride are at significant risk of suffering a brain injury. Even though wearing a helmet is mandatory here in California, brain injuries continue to be one of the most common and destructive injuries when it...
Being rear-ended can be especially frustrating when you are not at fault. The tailing driver could have hit you for a number of reasons. Sometimes, drivers are distracted by cell phones or conversations they are having with other passengers. In other situations, the driver simply may not have been paying attention to traffic or the...
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