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Serious injuries that may result from tractor-trailer crashes
Tractor-trailers are very large rigs that can cause significant damage to other cars and trucks on the roads. This can lead to significant injuries for the occupants of the other vehicle. Drivers of these big rigs must ensure that they’re driving safely. In some instances, the trucker might be driving safely when something else… Read More »
How can cyclists protect themselves from truck accidents?
There are fewer greater contrasts than that between a bicycle and a large truck. Bicycles are one of the smallest vehicles on the road, with trucks being one of the largest. Consequently, the consequences of a truck hitting a cyclist can be catastrophic. Thus, it seems important to examine ways in which a cyclist… Read More »
Head injuries sustained in a car accident can have lasting effects
Head injuries are some of the most common injuries among victims of car accidents. They can range in severity, from mild concussions to more serious injuries that can have lifelong effects. What’s more, the signs and symptoms of head injuries may not always manifest immediately. They can take days or weeks after the crash… Read More »
Who can recover in a California wrongful death lawsuit?
In most personal injury claims, either the person who suffered an injury or their parent or guardian brings the lawsuit against the responsible party. Personal injury claims allow people to request financial compensation for property damage, medical injuries, lost wages and non-economic losses. Wrongful death lawsuits are different than most other personal injury claims… Read More »
Why so many dog bite victims are children
Dog bites are hazardous for everyone. They are frightening and painful. They can get infected, and infections may require long-term medical care. The bites could leave you with scars, disfigurement or even a disability. That said, the greatest risk is to children. When you look at the statistics, they are far more likely to… Read More »
Slip-and-fall accidents could cause catastrophic spinal cord injuries
Slip-and-fall accidents could cause catastrophic spinal cord injuries that render people paralyzed. These accidents often occur on uneven surfaces, such as when a person slips or stumbles and falls on a sidewalk, in an elevator, or at the bottom of stairs. The resulting spinal cord injury could have lifelong repercussions for the victim and… Read More »
3 common (and serious) types of car accident injuries
If you are a resident of California, and you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible for multiple types of compensation — as long as you pursue your claim within the two-year statute of limitations. A car wreck can leave you with all sorts of injuries… Read More »
Why senior dogs may bite unexpectedly
Maybe you’ve known a neighborhood dog for years, and it’s always been friendly to you. However, it suddenly became aggressive and bit you. It’s not uncommon for dogs to become aggressive and even to snap and bite as they age. It’s not just that they’re becoming grumpy old men or women, as people sometimes… Read More »
2 life-threatening injuries you could overlook after a crash
Most people immediately start checking themselves and their passengers for injuries after a car crash. Making sure everyone can move and that no one is in extreme pain is a top priority. Severe fractures, spinal cord injuries and other traumatic injuries are often obvious at the scene of the crash. You will usually know… Read More »
Do pedestrians have compensation rights after a car strikes them?
People walk near roads and on sidewalks for many reasons. Some people walk as their way of traveling for energy conservation purposes. Others want the exercise. Regardless of what motivates you to go out for a walk, you are always at a minor degree of risk for a crash caused by a driver. When… Read More »
