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The Most Dangerous Left-Turn Accidents in California
Left turns are a routine part of driving, but they also create some of the most dangerous situations on California roads. A driver making a left turn must monitor oncoming traffic, judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles, watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, and navigate traffic signals or other right-of-way rules. A mistake… Read More
Why Life Care Plans Are Essential in Catastrophic Injury Cases
A catastrophic injury can change virtually every aspect of a person’s life. A traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, severe burn, or other life-altering injury may require medical treatment and supportive care for years or even for the remainder of the person’s life. The financial consequences can be enormous, particularly when the injured… Read More
How Chronic Pain Affects Personal Injury Compensation
Chronic pain can be one of the most difficult consequences of a catastrophic injury to document and value. Unlike a broken bone that can be seen on an X-ray or an injury that can be measured through a straightforward diagnostic test, chronic pain may continue long after the original injury has healed. It can… Read More
Wrongful Death Caused by Defective Products
When a defective product causes a fatal injury, the consequences can extend far beyond the immediate loss of a loved one. Families may be left facing funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support, and the loss of the guidance, companionship, and services the deceased provided. At the same time, determining who is… Read More
Vacuum Extraction Injuries During Delivery
Vacuum extraction can sometimes help complete a vaginal delivery when labor is not progressing or the baby needs to be delivered more quickly. A vacuum device uses a cup placed on the baby’s head to provide traction during contractions and maternal pushing. When appropriately indicated and performed correctly, vacuum-assisted delivery can be an effective… Read More
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