What Are the Damages in an Electrocution Case? by Michael Waks. Electricity is part of our lives however, electricity causes severe and life-threatening injuries every day. When you are injured due to an electric shock, you may be entitled to damages from the responsible party. … [Read more...]
Unlike other parts of the body, the spinal cord does not have the ability to repair itself. This makes a spinal cord injury one of the most devastating injuries that occur in personal injury accidents. A spinal cord injury is often the result of a sharp blow that severs the spinal cord or crushes, dislocates, fractures or compresses the vertebrae that surround the cord. Injury to the spinal cord can cause partial or complete paralysis, and is life-altering. A Spinal Cord Injury … [Read more...]
Accident victims suffer from a variety of injuries. The physical injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and lacerations, occur at the time of the accident. Those injuries; however, are often not where an accident victim's suffering ends. Oftentimes, as a result of an accident, the victim needs to deal with physical pain, mental and emotional pain and/or the pain of adjusting to new physical limitations and a lower quality of life. When this … [Read more...]
Definitions of Medical Terms Used in Personal Injury Cases by Michael Waks. A lot of unfamiliar medical terms are used in Personal Injury Cases. This presentation will identify the most commonly used terms and explain what they mean. … [Read more...]
What Type of Dogs Are The Most Aggressive? by Michael Waks. The term “aggression” can mean many things when referring to a dog’s behavior. Learn how you can tell if your dog will be aggressive in this presentation. … [Read more...]
Bicycle law is the part of the California Vehicle Code that relates to people cycling in California. The code does not bar riding on sidewalks, but allows local authorities to set their own rules and regulations for cycling on public walkways. As a result, the answer as to whether or not it is legal to ride on a sidewalk in Southern California depends upon where you are. Where Can I Ride My Bicycle on a Sidewalk? The California Vehicle Code does not prohibit riding on sidewalks, so … [Read more...]
On October 4, in an early morning automobile accident, five teenagers were killed near the 5 and 133 Freeway interchange. The teenagers were traveling on the 5 Freeway when the 1995 BMW they were in veered off the freeway and burst into flames. The teens were returning from Knott’s Scary Farm, a Halloween event at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park. The park closed at 2:00 a.m. and the accident occurred at roughly 2:10 a.m. The only survivor was the 16-year-old driver who was … [Read more...]
Covina Police Officer Jordan Corder, 28, was killed in a collision with an SUV on Citrus Avenue at Puente Street. Corder was thrown from his motorcycle when he collided with a Honda CRV as it was making a left turn. Corder was transported to Citrus Valley Medical Center, Inter-Community Campus where he later died. The 75-year-old woman driving the SUV was transported to the same hospital. She was treated for pain to her right side and released. The accident is under … [Read more...]
The auto accident in June involving a tractor trailer truck driver for Walmart and a limousine carrying comedian Tracy Morgan is back in the news. According to an article in the Huffington Post, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is alleging that Tracy Morgan and the other passengers in the limousine caused their injuries, in whole or in part, by failing to wear seat belts. While an attorney for Morgan called Wal-Mart’s allegations "surprising and appalling," it is common practice for a defendant to … [Read more...]
No matter where we go, we are virtually surrounded by electricity and electrical products. Although electricity is essential in our lives, direct contact can cause serious injuries. How serious is determined by the strength of the current, the length of time there is contact with the current, and the path the current takes in the body. Minor contact can cause slight tingling in the fingers. As the contact and strength of the current increases, injuries such as burns, cardiac arrest, … [Read more...]
