Monthly Archives: May 2023
4 Reasons To Get Immediate Medical Care After An Oakland Car Accident
Car accidents are a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in the US, and the risk of being involved in a collision around the Bay Area is high. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Alameda County ranks in the top half of all counties in the state for deadly and injury-causing… Read More »
Who Is A Mandated Reporter Under California Abuse Laws?
The elderly, disabled adults, and individuals with certain medical conditions are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, which is why California law establishes a support system to protect them. There are certain people who must report their knowledge or a reasonable suspicion about mistreatment, based upon their role. These are individuals who are tasked with… Read More »
Burn Injuries Not Caused By Exposure To Open Flame
When an accident involves explosions and open flame, you know that the risk of burn injuries to victims is high. However, according to figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more people affected by burns than you might expect. Every year, 1.1 million victims suffer burn injuries that… Read More »
How Much Is A California Spinal Cord Injury Claim Worth?
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are one of the most common forms of accidental trauma, and statistics are proof that they are prevalent in the US. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) estimates that there are 250,000 to 450,000 nationwide who are currently living with a spinal cord injury. Around 17,000 new cases are… Read More »
Possible Toxic Tort Claims For Victims In The Ohio Train Derailment
Officials continue to investigate causes, contributing factors, and other details involving the derailment of the Norfolk Southern train in East Palatine, OH on February 3, 2023. However, some of the settled facts were reported in an article published by the San Francisco Chronicle as details have become available. The incident occurred just before 9… Read More »
Settlements In California Maritime Accident Claims
Those who perform job-related tasks on ships, floating docks, barges, and other water vessels face some of the toughest work conditions around, and the dangers are most definitely not new. They existed back in 1920 when the federal Jones Act was passed to protect injured employees who qualify as “seamen,” so it is a… Read More »
Limitations On Pain and Suffering Damages In California Med Mal Cases
If you are successful in a medical malpractice case and the jury returns a verdict in your favor, there is still the matter of monetary damages to cover your losses. You might be familiar with how compensation works in personal injury cases, in which a victim is entitled to damages after an auto collision,… Read More »
How California Trucking Companies Put Dangerous Truck Drivers On The Road
Truck accidents are some of the deadliest, most devastating types of traffic crashes, so it is fortunate that they are not as common as auto collisions. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), there are more than 7,100 crashes involving semis, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles statewide every year. Almost 370 individuals lose… Read More »
