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 [...]
Workers' compensation is a highly technical business, particularly in California. There are very fine lines between what injuries are and are not covered, and who is eligible to receive benefits. If you have been hurt on the job and/or denied workers’ comp benefits, it’s important to know your rights. Here we’ll discuss how employees [...]
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 [...]
Every day, 460 pedestrians are injured in traffic-related incidents. In the next hour, possibly while you are reading this, 1 pedestrian will be killed in a traffic-related incident. While motorists must always be on the lookout for pedestrians and do their part to maintain safe roadways by staying alert and in control, pedestrians should practice safe [...]
"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 [...]
Motorcycles are a great way to get around town. With low gas mileage and high maneuverability, they can really improve your out-of-pocket expenses, save you time, and eliminate the headache of trying to find a parking spot. However, these small vehicles can also be dangerous if you don’t have the right knowledge or gear. Motorcycles [...]
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 [...]