What Makes Slip and Fall Accident a Personal Injury Case in California? by Michael Waks Slip and fall accidents involves a person slipping, tripping or falling due to the negligence of the property owner. If a property owner is negligent and someone is injured, the injured party can seek reimbursement for damages from the property owner. Learn more about slip and fall accidents in this presentation. … [Read more...]
Restaurant and store owners invite the public to their premises. When customers come in, store and restaurant owners have an obligation to them. Premises liability laws determine the obligation the owners of the business have to customers. When a store or restaurant owner fails to maintain the premises in a safe way, customers can suffer a slip and fall or other injury. If the fall injury is linked to negligence, civil lawsuits may arise from restaurant and store accidents. Business Owner … [Read more...]
Governmental Entity cases are unique and complex. State and federal laws permit someone to sue governmental entities for injuries caused by the entity's negligence, but doing so is difficult. I would not recommend that someone try to sue a governmental entity without the help of a personal injury attorney who is experienced in these types of cases. How is Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Governmental Entity Different than Filing Against an Individual? Suing a county, city or state is … [Read more...]
Each year motor vehicle collisions cause billions of dollars in economic losses. In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported the actual economic costs of crashes were $871 billion over the course of the year. Medical and rehabilitation costs were primary drivers of those expenditures. Car accident victims need medical treatment to get better. An injured accident victim can sue for reimbursement of healthcare expenses in an automobile accident lawsuit. In the meantime, … [Read more...]
Commercial drivers who operate trucks or who transport passengers are subject to strict state and federal rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration imposes requirements on truck drivers who work as part of interstate commerce. Truckers are expected to have a commercial license and to follow all regulations designed to reduce the chance of accidents happening. Truck Driver Responsibilities to Avoid Long Beach Truck Accidents A truck driver's primary … [Read more...]
Similar to most states, California is an at-fault car insurance state. That means the driver deemed to be at least 50.1% to blame for an auto accident is considered to be at-fault. California law requires drivers to have liability insurance. When there is an auto accident, the liability insurance of the at-fault driver is used to cover personal injuries and property damage incurred by other drivers and passengers. Although all drivers are required to carry insurance, … [Read more...]
What Should You Do At A Car Accident Scene? from Michael Waks Car accident scenes can be chaotic, but what you do, or don’t do, at the scene can effect your car accident claim. Here's what you should do at a car accident scene. … [Read more...]
Spinal cord damage is a common result of falls, motor vehicle accidents, and other types of accidents. A spinal cord injury may be a complete or incomplete injury. Damage to the spine is often permanent, but in some cases an injury victim suffers only swelling or temporary damage and is able to make a full recovery. Because there are many different levels of severity when it comes to spinal cord injuries, each individual victim of an injury will have different levels of loss. When injury … [Read more...]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are devastating, and are most often the result of an automobile accident or a slip and fall accident. In fact, a traumatic brain injury can occur in any accident where there is trauma to the head. Often referred to as the silent epidemic or invisible injury, a traumatic brain injury sometimes exists even when there are no visible signs of injury. Physically the injured person appears normal, but the brain has suffered a traumatic injury. What is a Traumatic Brain … [Read more...]
All truck drivers must have a commercial license, operate their vehicles in a safe manner, and obey all state and federal safety rules. Truckers are subject to stricter regulations than most drivers because truck crashes are often so much more serious than collisions involving passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, sometimes truckers fail to follow all the rules and accidents happen. When a truck accident occurs, it is essential to determine who is at fault. Injured accident … [Read more...]
