After a slip-and-fall accident, the injured person wants to return to normal as soon as possible. The consequences of injuries do not wait and need immediate attention. A significant concern is how long a settlement or case may take if the injury is due to someone's...
Personal Injury
3 safety precautions for motorcyclists
Driving a vehicle of any kind can be dangerous. Riding a motorcycle comes with added risk simply because of its smaller size and lack of exterior armor. Motorcycle accident fatalities are not uncommon occurrences. However, bikers can reduce the danger they face by...
What passengers should do right after a rideshare accident
While rideshares are an excellent way to get from one place to the next, traveling by road means everyone is at risk for accidents. As a result of these risks, California requires that rideshare companies provide additional insurance to cover the expenses of crashes...
What is the risk of a backyard trampoline?
Trampolines are a popular backyard toy, but they are a serious safety risk. Many people will let neighbors or their children's friends come over to play on the trampoline. Doing this could put you at risk for a liability claim should a child suffer an injury....
3 tips to protect your rights after a fall
Slipping and falling could inflict painful injuries and even endanger your health. In the event a negligent property owner is responsible for your fall, you should know in advance how to safeguard your rights to compensation. Keep the following three tips in mind in...
Catastrophic injury vs personal injury claims
If you or a loved one becomes injured due to the actions or negligence of another person, the severity of the injury will dictate the terms of a personal injury claim. While all injuries impact a victim’s quality of life, catastrophic injuries carry the most...
When is a storeowner responsible for a slip and fall injury?
If you lose your footing and injure yourself in a store, you may face a host of new challenges, such as physical pain, inability to perform daily functions like you used to, and inability to work to support your family while you heal. Even if you are not eager to...
Tips for healing emotionally after a car accident
After a car accident, your physician and loved ones may focus on helping you heal from your physical injuries. But after a serious collision, you may also experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and other emotional effects. The American Psychiatric...
How will insurance companies try to minimize my recovery?
An accident that causes serious injuries can change your life. You may not be able to continue working as you once did and may need to deal with bills from multiple medical procedures. You may need to plan for future procedures, physical therapy and may even need to...
How can you improve your driving skills?
One of the hardest parts of recovering from a car accident in California may involve your emotional health. Finding the confidence to drive again when the very thought of getting in a car causes angst, may take some time and even professional intervention to overcome....