Monthly Archives: September 2026
Klumpke’s Palsy: A Less Common but Serious Birth Injury
Klumpke’s palsy is a relatively uncommon form of neonatal brachial plexus injury that can affect a baby’s hand, wrist, and forearm. Unlike the more familiar Erb’s palsy, which primarily affects the upper portion of the brachial plexus, Klumpke’s palsy involves the lower portion, generally the C8 and T1 nerve roots. Because Klumpke’s palsy is… Read More
What Happens If Multiple Drivers Share Fault in a California Car Accident?
Multi-vehicle accidents can create some of the most difficult liability questions in a personal injury case. When two, three, or even more vehicles are involved, it may not be immediately clear which driver caused the collision, whether multiple drivers contributed to it, or how much responsibility each driver bears. The problem becomes particularly frustrating… Read More
Neck and Back Injuries After a Car Accident
Neck and back injuries are among the most common injuries reported after car accidents. A collision can cause anything from short-term muscle and ligament injuries to herniated discs, spinal fractures, nerve damage, and permanent impairment. Some people recover with conservative treatment, while others require injections, surgery, physical therapy, or ongoing medical care. One of… Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries Without Skull Fractures
A traumatic brain injury does not require a fractured skull. In fact, some of the most serious traumatic brain injuries occur without any visible damage to the skull. A person can suffer a concussion, contusion, diffuse axonal injury, or another form of brain trauma even when the skull appears completely intact on imaging. This… Read More
Wrongful Death After a Dangerous Property Accident
A dangerous condition on someone else’s property can have devastating consequences. A drowning in an improperly maintained swimming pool, a fatal fall caused by a hazardous condition, or a deadly assault in an area with inadequate security can result in a wrongful death claim when negligence contributed to the person’s death. Property owners, landlords,… Read More
Improper Use of Pitocin During Labor
Pitocin is one of the most commonly used medications in modern obstetrics. The synthetic form of oxytocin can help induce labor or strengthen contractions when labor is not progressing adequately. When properly administered and carefully monitored, Pitocin can be an important tool for safely managing labor. However, Pitocin can also create significant risks when… Read More
The Emotional Impact of Catastrophic Injuries
A catastrophic injury can change nearly every aspect of a person’s life. A traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, severe burn, or other life-altering injury may affect a person’s ability to work, participate in hobbies, care for family members, and live independently. The physical consequences may be immediately apparent, but the emotional and… Read More
Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Brain Damage Caused by Birth Injuries
Brain damage caused by a birth injury can change the course of a child’s life before that child has even left the hospital. Some newborns experience relatively mild neurological problems and make substantial progress with treatment. Others suffer permanent brain damage that affects movement, communication, cognition, behavior, learning, and independence throughout their lives. When… Read More
Stay Safe This Labor Day Weekend: Holiday Travel Increases the Risk of Serious Injuries
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and for many Californians it means one last road trip, beach outing, pool party, boating excursion, or outdoor gathering before fall begins. Unfortunately, the combination of heavier traffic, alcohol consumption, crowded destinations, and impatient or distracted drivers can also make the holiday weekend especially dangerous…. Read More