Monthly Archives: December 2024
What Does Nonsubscriber Mean in Workers’ Compensation Matters?
A nonsubscriber case is usually like any other job injury matter, except workers’ compensation is unavailable or inapplicable for some reason. As conceived in the Grand Bargain, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that replaces lost wages and pays medical bills. This system, like all other systems, occasionally breaks down. Whether or not the… Read More »
How Much Money Can I Get for a Car Crash?
Car crash settlement amounts usually begin with direct economic losses, which is usually a combination of medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. These losses normally exceed $40,000 in a serious injury case. Car crashes usually cause indirect economic losses as well, such as the lost emotional value of the family car. Noneconomic losses,… Read More »
How Does a Lawyer Handle a Nursing Home Fall Matter?
In many cases, falls are a double-whammy for nursing home residents. Falls are one of the top reasons for admission to a long-term care facility. Falls are also one of the most common nursing home injuries. Usually, because falls cause such severe physical and emotional injuries, these victims cannot ever live independently again. Physical… Read More »
What are the Factors Involved in Pedestrian Crashes?
Pedestrian crashes, and the serious injuries associated with these crashes, are more common than ever. In 2023, the number of pedestrian fatalities hit a forty-year high. Such crashes are especially common in SOCal, where the weather is relatively mild year round. Other contributing factors include the popularity of SUVs and other large vehicles that… Read More »
A Quick Look at Elevator Accidents
Twenty years ago, one of the worst elevator accidents in American history occurred in Houston, when a medical resident was decapitated in an elevator mishap. In 2003, as a 35-year-old surgical resident stepped into a second-floor elevator at Christus St. Joseph Hospital, the doors suddenly closed, pinning his shoulders. His head was severed when… Read More »
Electronic Evidence in Motorcycle Crash Cases
Motorcycle crash victims might need money worse than any other personal injury victims. The medical bills associated with motorcycle wrecks are often staggering, since the injuries are so serious. Because of these serious injuries, these victims have a very hard time moving forward with their lives. Substantial compensation is available, but only if a… Read More »
