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One of the most common types of auto accidents in California is a rear-end collision.  When a rear-end crash happens, the driver in the rear vehicle is usually presumed to be at fault and therefore his or her  insurance company pays for losses of the people in the car that was hit.  As a car accident lawyer I help the driver and passengers in the vehicle that was rear-ended get compensated for their economic and non-financial losses. But occupants of the front vehicle are not the only ones who … [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...]

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...]

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...]