Monthly Archives: October 2022
5 Rules After Being Hurt In A California Personal Injury Accident
Your odds of being involved in an accident are unfortunately rather high, and statistics reveal that the threats are all around you when going about your day in California’s Bay Area. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that unintentional injury fatalities are the fourth-leading cause of death in America, falling… Read More »
Reasons An Emergency C-Section May Be Necessary During Labor
While the majority of babies in the US are born via vaginal deliveries, a good percentage of women will give birth via Cesarean section. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 32 percent of deliveries are through C-section, often because the mother chose this approach in advance because of… Read More »
Can A Landlord Be Held Liable For Injuries Under California Dog Bite Laws?
Dogs are a part of the family in millions of households across the US, from single family homes and condos to apartment buildings and co-op complexes. While you might not think too much about the animal’s living arrangement, it can be a significant issue if you suffered from dog bite injuries. Considering the large… Read More »
Civil Remedies For Survivors After Criminal Homicide
It is not surprising that murder rates are high in a populous state like California, and statistics from various divisions of law enforcement prove the severity of the problem. According to data compiled by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ), there were 2,360 homicides in 2021 – an increase of more than 7… Read More »
Patient Rights With Medication Administration
Medications are among the most effective, non-invasive tools for preventing illness, treating ailments, and alleviating symptoms of medical conditions. With all this power, you can guess that the implications of medication errors are serious. Unfortunately, mistakes are quite common in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Statistics indicate that more than 7 million individuals are… Read More »
What Are My Legal Options In A Hit And Run Accident In California?
California law requires motorists to stop, exchange information, and render assistance after a car accident, but disturbing data reveals that many drivers fail to comply with their legal duty. According to figures reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), almost 27,000 people are injured in hit and run collisions every year. As you may… Read More »
TBI From An Accident: Know When To Go To The ER
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may result from trauma to the head or even violent movement of the head in a whiplash situation. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes TBI in terms of mild, moderate, and severe, and the vast majority are caused by accidents. Around 64,000 people are killed and… Read More »
How Unbalanced Loads Lead To Serious California Truck Accidents
Collisions involving large commercial trucks are the deadliest tragedies that occur on California roads, but they thankfully comprise a small percentage of total crashes. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that truck accidents account for 9 percent of the total fatal incidents statewide and just 3.4 percent of all injury-related collisions. Still, around 375… Read More »
