Auto accidents involving head-on collisions can alter one’s life in an instant. When a car veers across the middle road divider, for example, to another lane with oncoming traffic, the accident can be horrendous. Head-on collisions (also called frontal crashes) are when two vehicles driving in opposite directions crash into the other with the front …
When a truck strikes a smaller vehicle, the driver and passengers in the car may experience severe and life-altering injuries, such as brain damage, spinal cord injuries, lost limbs, and paralysis. If you were in a crash with a truck, you may have undergone one or more surgeries and may need more operations in the …
A car accident can result in serious and potentially life-changing harm. If you were hurt in a crash, you might have been rushed to a hospital in an ambulance and treated for a concussion, whiplash, broken bones, internal bleeding, organ damage, and other injuries. You might have spent days or weeks in the hospital, possibly …
Class action lawsuits provide a way for an entire group of people to obtain recompense for their suffering and other losses. If one person suffers harm at the hands of a large corporation or other powerful entity, it can be extremely challenging for them to gain compensation. However, when many people all suffer the same …
A bicycle accident can leave a rider seriously injured. If a cyclist is involved in a collision with a car, the results may be catastrophic. A person on a bicycle may suffer a concussion, back and neck injuries, broken bones, or lost limbs. A cyclist may even be left partially or completely paralyzed. If you …
Slip and fall accidents in Long Beach fall under the broader legal category of premises liability law in the state. When someone slips or falls on a property and suffers personal injuries, the owner of the premises is the party that can be held liable for any damages caused by the fall. Generally speaking, California …
When a motorcycle rider gets on the bike in California, the motorcyclist certainly understands the risks involved in driving in traffic of cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. That’s why a majority of motorcyclists wear protective clothing (hard leather jackets and pants, helmet, boots, etc.) to protect themselves from unexpected accidents on the road. The …
While accidents may happen in life, when those accidents are the direct result of another person’s negligence, a victim may have the legal right to pursue compensation for their injuries and losses resulting from that negligence. Personal injury law covers several different types of accidents. If you experienced any type of injury or loss, either …
Whiplash is a form of neck injury that is common among motor vehicle accidents. Whiplash is painful, often resulting in days or weeks of stiffness and decreased mobility as well. In the worst cases, the pain and stiffness is so severe that turning your head at all is impossible. Any whiplash injury, whether it is …
All professionals are prone to making mistakes, but the risks that come from a medical professional’s errors may be far greater than in other fields. There are systems for holding medical professionals such as doctors responsible when they are negligent, and a Fresno medical malpractice lawyer can help you seek justice after an instance of …
Automobile accidents are never easy to deal with, but if you are the victim of a large commercial truck collision in San Diego, then you could be staring at many medical bills, a totaled vehicle, and much more. When you are involved in an accident like this and it was not your fault, you may …
People in need of healthcare naturally turn to medical professionals for help. Unfortunately, the care or counsel they receive can sometimes make their condition worse. If you or a loved one suffered injuries or medical complications because of a healthcare professional or institution’s errors, you could take legal action. Seek legal counsel from a Long …
Property owners must take steps to protect their premises from criminals. However, you may still find yourself in an establishment with security lapses, putting your safety at risk. You could lose valuables, suffer injuries, or even lose a loved one. If you become a crime victim on someone’s property in Long Beach, you could sue …
In California, aggressive driving is both dangerous and illegal. If an aggressive driver caused your car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. You should not have to pay for another person’s reckless behavior or wrongdoing. A Long Beach aggressive driving accident lawyer can help you seek compensation for the costs of your accident and …
There are many things that can distract us while at the wheel. In today’s busy life, it can be so tempting to return a text, take a phone call, or grab a bite to eat as we drive from one destination to another. But, these simple actions could cause an accident that forever changes someone’s …
Head-on collisions often introduce severe personal injuries, property damage, and even wrongful death. Whether a driver falls asleep at the wheel and drifts over into another lane, or if they fail to read crucial traffic signs, the risks of head-on collisions are immense for everyone involved. If you or a loved one suffered personal injuries, …
Everyone has a right to a reasonable expectation of safety and security, whether they are on their own property or someone else’s. If you or your loved one suffered an assault, rape, robbery, or another type of injury because a property owner failed to enact proper security measures in San Diego, that property owner could …
Class action lawsuits are a possible legal remedy when many individuals are harmed by the same defendant under similar circumstances. The Legal Information Institute (LII) explains that class action lawsuits allow a single or small group of plaintiffs to file a case against a defendant while representing a larger group of plaintiffs. From defective medical …
While you grieve the loss of your loved one, you might also have anger and resentment if you believe their death was preventable. If your loved one was the breadwinner in your family, their death could leave you in financial hardship. Of course, all the money in the world could never replace your loved one. …
Drivers must be careful to ensure that they are yielding the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. This seemingly mundane task, while commonplace, causes enormous damage when it is absent from a driver’s performance on the roads. Severe personal injuries, property damage, and wrongful death are all possible when a driver fails …
