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100 Deadliest Days on the Roads

April 7, 2016 by

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...]

Is Whiplash Common After a Car Accident?

April 6, 2016 by

According to the North American Spine Society, the term whiplash "describes both a mechanism of injury and the symptoms caused by that injury."   Whiplash occurs when an outside acceleration-deceleration force, such as the impact of an auto accident, violently throws the body forward and backwards.  The rapid, unrestrained and involuntary movement can affect the soft tissues of the body and cause significant damage.  As a car accident lawyer, I often see this type of  injury. Some … [Read more...]

Holding Speeders Responsible for Car Accidents

March 31, 2016 by

Speeding both significantly increases the likelihood of an auto accident and the  severity of crashes that occur.  Drivers are legally obligated to obey the speed limit and travel at a speed that is safe for current road conditions.  If the weather is bad, visibility is obstructed or there are other adverse conditions, drivers are required to go slower than posted speed limits.   If a driver violates the posted limit or goes too fast for existing conditions and causes an … [Read more...]

Do Insurance Companies Pay Slip and Fall Victims?

March 30, 2016 by

California law allows victims of slip and fall accidents to receive compensation for losses from negligent property owners or tenants.   California Civil Jury Instructions 1003 talks about the types of unsafe conditions that would allow victims to sue owners or occupiers of a property.  In general, every owner or tenant is expected to reasonably maintain the space.  If there are hazards which could lead to a fall, the dangers should be corrected when practical.  When a dangerous condition cannot … [Read more...]

4 Reasons You Need A Lawyer for Your Truck Accident Claim

March 29, 2016 by

If you or someone you love is hurt in a truck accident, hiring a lawyer is very important. If you believe you are entitled to compensation for any personal injury accident, having an attorney represent your interests is always a good idea.  It is especially important when you have a truck accident claim, because those are very complicated cases. Here's Why You Need a Lawyer to Litigate a Truck Accident Claim Of the many reasons to hire an attorney to litigate your truck … [Read more...]

Free Report: Can Seatbelts and Airbags Prevent a Brain Injury?

March 28, 2016 by

Automobile, motorcycle and commercial truck accidents are among the leading causes of brain injuries in the United States.  During a car accident, drivers and/or passengers can hit their heads on the steering wheel, windshield or doorframe.  In a motorcycle collision, riders are frequently thrown from the bike and strike their heads against the hard pavement or other objects in the area.  Any blow to the head causes the brain to move violently in the skull.  This is the … [Read more...]

What Cases Does a Personal Injury Attorney Handle?

March 22, 2016 by

California laws help protect people from being injured due to someone else's carelessness or intentional wrongdoing. There are a wide variety of regulations designed to keep people safe.  They range from laws on what products can be sold to rules on how people must drive on the roads.  There are also laws governing special relationships, like the relationship between a product manufacturer and the consumer and between a doctor and his or her patient.  Depending upon the relationship between … [Read more...]

How Can You Prove Negligence?

March 21, 2016 by

How Can You Prove Negligence? by Michael Waks Plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits must prove the defendant was negligent, and that negligence lead to the accident. Negligence per se is a legal doctrine plaintiffs can use to help establish that the defendant was negligent. … [Read more...]

Who Is Responsible for Your Slip and Fall Injury?

March 16, 2016 by

Slip and fall injuries are one of the most common injuries leading to a premises liability claim. California premises liability laws allow victims who suffer a fall, or other injury on property, to make a case for compensation.  As a slip and fall lawyer it is my job to determine if negligence was the direct cause of a fall injury.  When it is, victims should be compensated for current and future medical costs, lost wages, pain, emotional distress, and other economic and non-financial … [Read more...]