A brain injury occurs once every seven seconds in the U.S. and 50% of all cases are caused by a motor vehicle (according to Brainline.org). Luckily, many of these traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are concussions which are fairly temporary and fully reversible. The classification of injury is made based on the amount of damage done [...]
We live in a society that harbors a great many pet pooches. The dog ownership trend is only increasing, and the number of dog bites is increasing as well. In 2013, the number of claims against owners for dog bites increased six percent. When a pup gets out of line, a dog bite claim [...]
A traffic accident is never a good thing. A traffic accident where the other driver is at fault and then leaves the scene is definitely worse, and is also a crime. Hit and run accidents can leave you feeling angry, confused, and unsure of what to do. However, there are steps you can take to [...]
3 Things You Need to Know About the Legal Side of Car Accidents There are a lot of factors to consider when you find yourself in a car accident. First things first: you’re grateful to be ok. Second, you want to be sure to get the contact information of the other parties involved, call the [...]
"Personal injury" is a legal term that refers to an injury of the body, mind, or emotions caused by the negligence of another person. Other areas of personal injury cases can include workers compensation, slip & fall accidents, defective products, work injuries, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. If you believe that you've been a [...]
California law holds dog owners responsible for dog bite attacks. Adding a yellow ribbon to fearful or aggressive dogs is one way that dog owners can indicate that an animal should be given space in public. If you or a loved one was injured by a dog running loose, a dog at the park [...]
At the Law Offices of Philip Cohen, our personal injury attorney recently settled a case for a young woman who suffered serious facial burns as a result of the negligence of a cosmetologist during the course of a facial treatment, and the misuse and unsafe exfoliation, with excessive application of glycolic acid. This woman suffered [...]
The exhilaration of riding a motorcycle is dizzying: just man and machine hugging the curves of the road, zooming past cars stagnant in traffic. When a collision brings the ride to a stop however, the fun is hardly worth it. The best way to handle a motorcycle accident is to never have one in the [...]
Unfortunately, if you or a loved one suffers a spinal injury from a fall, a vehicle collision or some other accident, you may need a personal injury lawyer in San Diego to help you get the best compensation possible. The result of the injury can be life changing not only for the victim but for [...]
People often see TV commercials offering the services of a personal injury lawyer in San Diego. From the basic information that they can glean from these spots, it would seem that only people that are severely injured in auto accidents should seek help. The fact is that this kind of specialty law firm will usually [...]