Should You go to the ER after a Car Accident?
If you are involved in a car accident in San Francisco and do not know if you were injured (or how seriously you were injured), you may be anxious to leave the accident scene and opt not to seek emergency medical care. However, you should always seek medical care after a car accident as soon […]
read moreMedical Treatment for a Concussion
One of the most dangerous and serious injuries that a person can experience is a concussion. As with all brain injuries, one of the most dangerous aspects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), like a concussion, is that these injuries are somewhat unpredictable. Therefore, recovery time and scope is difficult to determine for sure, and […]
read moreInjuries that Can Keep You Out of Work
Accidents happen, but when you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence and are unable to work, the situation can become much worse than a typical fender-bender. Regardless of whether you sit at a desk all day or are active and moving around at work, injuries can keep you home for weeks or months while […]
read moreAirbags Can Cause Injuries in Crashes
Every year, car manufacturers are developing new technology aimed to make cars safer and protect the people who are driving and riding in them. One of the largest breakthroughs in automobile safety came in the early 1990s when the airbag became a standard safety feature in both cars and light trucks. That said, although airbags […]
read moreAccidents During Rainy Weather
Although many people in the San Francisco Bay Area opt for alternative means of transportation, there are still a large number of drivers on the road every day. It is not uncommon to see an accident on the highways or smaller streets of the city. While accidents can happen at any time, the chances of […]
read moreCauses of Commercial Truck Collisions
Even though the drivers of tractor-trailers and big rigs must have a commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), these drivers can still bring about serious matter vehicle collisions. In many instances, driver error and negligence is the cause of a serious accident. At other times, however, the trucking company or a truck repair facility may be fully […]
read moreWhat to Do After a Car Crash on the Highway
Being involved in a car accident on the highway can be stressful, but it is necessary to remain calm and attentive. After a car crash, you must take certain steps to make sure that you are safe, that your interests are protected, and that the accident is well-documented. Immediately following a car crash on the […]
read moreHow Legal Help Can Improve a Slip and Fall Insurance Claim
A “slip and fall” is a type of premises liability claim, meaning that a person suffered an injury due to a defect or dangerous condition that is present on a property. These types of claims require aggressive representation and must be resolved within two years of when the injury occurred, due to California’s statute of […]
read moreCommon Causes of San Francisco Car Accidents
The majority of car accidents in the United States are caused by human error, such as speeding and reckless driving. Although some car accidents are relatively minor, Other car accidents result in catastrophic injuries or death. Common causes of San Francisco car accidents include: Distracted driving Drunk driving Speeding and reckless driving Weather conditions Running […]
read moreTeen Drivers Can Cause Tragic Accidents in Santa Rosa
Teenage drivers are some of the most dangerous drivers on our roadways. A recent distressing accident in Santa Rosa confirms this frightening point. A teenage motorist lost control of her vehicle and tragically killed one of her passengers, a 16-year-old girl. The crash happened around midnight when the young driver failed to safely negotiate her […]
read moreDid Your Child Sustain Injuries at the Pool this Summer?
Summertime means fun in the sun, and if there’s a pool around, that’s even better. Swimming pool accidents, however, happen, and they are often extremely serious. Drowning is obviously the most urgent threat, but there are other non-fatal injuries that can cause extreme damage. If your child was injured at a pool this summer, you […]
read moreSevere Injuries When a Car Rolls Over
The thought of having your car rollover in an accident is naturally terrifying, and the reality is that these accidents are exceedingly dangerous. Serious accidents beget serious injuries, and rollover accidents – one of the deadliest types of traffic accidents – are no exception. If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured in a rollover accident, […]
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