How Much Money Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth? by Michael Waks If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be thinking about pursuing a claim against the party at fault for your injuries. Learn more about slip and fall accident case in this presentation. … [Read more...]
When a family member is injured in an automobile accident, it takes an emotional and financial toll on the entire family. Victims of an auto accident are entitled to compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of another driver. Under certain circumstances, a victim's family members may also be entitled to compensation from the at-fault driver. If a car accident victim’s injuries prevent him or her from being intimate with a spouse, the spouse may have a … [Read more...]
It's no surprise to anyone that there are more distracted drivers on the road today than there were even five years ago. With that increase has come an uptick in traffic collisions involving inattentive motorists. If you were hurt in such a wreck, contact Long Beach distracted driving accident lawyer Michael D. Waks. Michael Waks has more than three decades of experience in personal injury law and a track record of success in motor-vehicle accident cases. For a free consultation, dial (888) … [Read more...]
Falls account for over 8 million emergency room visits each year while slips and trips account for over 1 million emergency room visits each year. We’ve put together this helpful Slips, Trips, and Falls infographic to give you an at-a-glance look at important statistics and data on slips, trips, and falls, along with helpful tips on what you should do if you or a loved one is injured in a slip, trip, and fall accident in California. … [Read more...]
How Does CA Law AB 1371 Prevent Bicycle Accidents by Michael Waks To prevent bicycle accidents, California law now requires drivers to keep their vehicles three feet away from bicyclists when passing them from behind. Learn more about CA Law AB 1371 in this presentation. … [Read more...]
Auto accidents and motorcycle accidents are the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, car and motorcycle accidents account for over 35% of new spinal cord injuries each year. Many personal injury lawyers handle automobile and motorcycle accident cases, but not all personal injury attorneys have experience with spinal cord injuries. When it comes to handling personal injury cases, knowledge and experience count in getting the full compensation … [Read more...]
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or wrongful death, and significant damages. For that reason, the insurance company representing the at-fault driver in a motorcycle accident case will almost always claim there was comparative negligence, and that the motorcyclist was at least partially to blame for his or her own injuries or death. How Fault Is Shared Under Comparative Negligence Comparative negligence is a legal theory used in personal injury cases. The theory is that … [Read more...]
One of the most common concerns drivers have after an accident is that their insurance rates will go up. Many of my car accident clients worry if they file any claim with their insurance company, it will lead to a higher premium. That is not always the case. Who was at-fault for the car accident, along with the policyholder's previous driving history, will determine whether or not insurance rates will rise. Insurance companies set rates for their policyholders annually, … [Read more...]
If you have not heard of the mobile-app-based “transportation network companies” (TNCs) known as Uber and Lyft, you are certainly in the minority. These networks have become increasingly popular and now operate in 120 cities and 37 countries. If you need a ride, you can use a TNC app on your smartphone to “order” an independent driver nearby to transport you to your destination. The apps make it easy to get a ride, but if your ridesharing driver doesn’t have a commercial license or insurance … [Read more...]
While performing the functions of their job, employees are often injured. When that happens, no matter who was at fault for the accident, the employee will normally qualify for workers' compensation benefits. California's Workers’ Compensation laws exist to help employees injured on the job, by paying hospital and medical costs incurred in the diagnosis and treatment of work related injuries. If the injured employee is unable to work, workers' compensation will also make disability … [Read more...]
