One of the most serious injuries someone can endure in an auto accident or a slip and fall accident is injury to the spine. When the spine is fractured or compressed, it typically does not heal and the accident victim can end up partially or fully paralyzed. The cost of care can total in the millions, and a patients's quality of life can be forever diminished. Unfortunately, as a personal injury attorney, I have seen this happen too many … [Read more...]
In 2014, approximately 700 pedestrians died in motor vehicle accidents in the state of California. Almost exactly the same number of pedestrians were killed in the state in 2013. Even as the overall number of people killed in motor vehicle collisions has declined, there has been a significant increase in pedestrian accident deaths nationwide. Some states have a higher pedestrian death rate than others. The LA Times reports California was the state with the highest number … [Read more...]
Auto accidents can cause fractures and tissue injuries that increase a victim's risk of developing complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a chronic nerve condition that can cause a lifetime of discomfort, health issues, and functional limitations. As a car accident lawyer I know that not all accident related injuries are apparent right after the incident, especially when a nerve is damaged. Just because CRPS may not become evident until several months after the actual injury has … [Read more...]
A slippery floor is a dangerous condition that often leads to a slip and fall accident. People injured this way while visiting a commercial or residential property can file a personal injury claim, if the property owner was aware of, or should have been aware of, the hazardous condition. When someone begins litigation in a slip and fall accident case, the slipperiness of the surface where the victim fell becomes a major factor. To prove a … [Read more...]
Can A Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia? by Michael Waks Because it can take a long time to diagnose fibromyalgia, many patients are unaware they have developed this condition after a car accident occurs. Car accident victims who are experiencing any kind of pain should not settle or resolve their case without a complete diagnosis. There is a significant risk of fibromyalgia after a car accident. A Long Beach car accident lawyer explains what fibromyalgia is and what the risk means to car … [Read more...]
Side impact auto accidents, also known as a "t-bone" crash because of the shape the vehicles make at impact, are among the most dangerous types of collisions. They most frequently occur at intersections when a driver either fails to obey traffic signals, fails to yield the right-of-way, or otherwise enters an intersection when it is not safe. Drivers pulling out of parking spots or driveways also routinely cause side impact accidents. During my 30 plus years … [Read more...]
Why Secrecy is Dangerous in Product Defect Cases: A guide for Injured Victims by Michael Waks Product defects can cause serious injuries or fatalities. Defects are common in motor vehicles, car seats, drugs, medical devices, and other consumer products. Learn more about product defect cases in California in this presentation. … [Read more...]
California law requires the person who causes an injury to pay all the victim's losses, including medical bills and expenditures. The problem is, the victim must first file a personal injury case which can sometimes take weeks, months, or years to get resolved. While settlement negotiations are ongoing, or litigation is pending, the injured victim needs to get his or her medical bills and costs paid. This can be challenging for victims who require costly … [Read more...]
The Risk of Whiplash After a Car Accident by Michael Waks Car accidents are one of the most common causes of whiplash. Whiplash can be difficult to diagnose because there are limited objective medical tests which show you have this condition. … [Read more...]
While auto accidents can happen any time, the 100 days from Memorial Day to Labor Day are considered the deadliest days on the road. This time is dangerous for lots of reasons, including increased summer travel, but as a car accident lawyer I have seen the summer months as especially risky for teenage drivers and their passengers. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens, and teen accident rates increase when school is out and they are spending more time in their cars. Why Are Teen … [Read more...]
