How to Avoid a DUI on Valentine’s Day
Where do broken hearts go? Sometimes to the nearest watering hole, unfortunately. It is no mystery that drunk driving incidents dramatically increase during a holiday. Emotions are high, and people are either drinking to celebrate or consuming to forget. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations all see a spike in DUIs. Even Independence Day and […]
How to Recover Damages After a Burn Injury
Any personal injury lawsuit is a complex process. To recover damages that cover your expenses and compensate for loss of employment, income, or enjoyment, there are many steps. The process can take months, if not years. Recovering damages in a burn injury lawsuit requires the help of a burn injury attorney. It’s important to have […]
What Does Living with Spinal Cord Injury Really Cost?
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are among the most debilitating. Between medical interventions and lifetime care, the expenses can add up to $10 million or more. When you factor in lost wages and pain and suffering, a settlement of tens of millions of dollars may not seem enough for victims confined to a wheelchair. The most […]
The Difference Between Economic Damages & Non-Economic Damages
Personal injury cases are defined as legal disputes that occur when one person is injured due to the negligence of another party. Typically the responsible party, whether it be a single person, institution or municipality, will move to have their insurance company compensate the victim if it is proven they are at fault. These monies […]
Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Claim
The time limits for filing a product liability claim differ depending on what state you live in. But wherever you file your claim, a lawsuit should begin as soon as possible. It can take time to have all the pieces in place, and the process can extend well past the deadline. Your state’s statute of limitations governs […]
Back to School: Playground Injuries
The playground is the cornerstone of childhood fun. However, there are many hidden risks and dangers that can cause severe injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 200,000 children are treated at emergency rooms every year for playground-related injuries. According to the CDC, the rate of severe playground injuries is […]
How to Handle a Drunk Driver After an Accident
Despite warnings about the dangers of drunk driving, far too many car accidents, injuries, and fatalities occur every year because of driving under the influence, or DUI. The 2017 Annual Report of the California DUI Management Information System reveals some sobering statistics. In 2015, there were 141,372 total DUI arrests and 116,190 convictions. There were […]
Avoid Holiday Decorating Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that, between 2009 and 2012, there were 12,000 emergency department visits per year related to holiday decorating injuries, while in 2012, there were an estimated 15,000 such injuries. Common causes of holiday decorating injuries include stepping on broken ornaments and falling from a ladder. Falls were involved in 34% of cases, […]
Slippery Roads Can Cuase SoCal Accidents
Slick roads cause accidents across the nation. In Southern California, this is no different. Recent heavy rains along the coast and snow in the mountains and higher elevations have made roads slippery. Even if it doesn’t snow, rain can make roads slick because of oil deposits and other material on the roads. Other factors such […]
How Long Does it Take to Get a Personal Injury Settlement Check?
Let’s face it, no one wants to get injured, much less muddle through a potentially lengthy legal process while they are on the mend. But alas, it is part of the process. One of the highlights of any personal injury case is when it comes time to collect your settlement. You’d think that once all […]