Property owners have a responsibility to keep you safe from falls by removing any slipping or tripping hazards or at least warning you about them. For example, the floor inside a building can become slippery if the owner neglects to clean up spills or inform visitors...
Personal Injury
A minor rear-end collision and the importance of seeing a doctor
If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, you know all about traffic. Vehicle accidents happen daily, and many rear-end collisions are often caused by simple driver inattention. Many people walk away from minor rear-end crashes, but if you become a victim, it is...
Do you have what it takes to win a personal injury case?
A medical issue or injury can go a long way in setting your career and finances back. If the injury occurred due to someone else's careless actions, you might have grounds for a personal injury claim. Understanding what you need to persevere in a personal injury case...
2 Examples of common types of car accidents
Car accidents are a significant cause of personal injuries that require compensation. Unfortunately, they can leave you struggling to get back to everyday life and dealing with insurance companies that do not want to pay for your losses. That can make it even more...
How to prepare for a car accident before it happens
Car accidents range from minor fender benders to catastrophic tragedies that alter lives. Whether there is a minor injury or a tragic death, the steps are often similar in how the people involved respond. According to Driver Knowledge, there are more than 6 million...
How can a back injury threaten your livelihood?
After suffering from a back injury, you might initially think that you will be back on track in no time. However, back injuries can take a massive amount of time to heal from properly. In the meantime, one could very well threaten your livelihood. Being unable to meet...
How does brain trauma change behavior?
Researchers have studied brain damage and trauma for many decades, gradually uncovering the relationship between certain types of injuries and their impact on the victim. This includes changes in behavior that may result from brain trauma, which is one of the most...
Understanding the effects of spinal cord injuries
Motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports incidents and numerous other causes sometimes cause traumatic blows to the spine. The resulting spinal cord injuries often require emergent treatment and ongoing care to help people manage the resulting symptoms. Having an...
Is that headache more than a nuisance?
Car crashes around California continue to remain a regular occurrence. Even a minor collision may leave you feeling physical pain. One of the most devastating yet hard-to-diagnose injuries in a car accident is one to the brain. You may believe that a serious head...
Protecting your child with the right car seat
Big, clunky car seats may seem cumbersome and inconvenient to deal with at times. Add on top your child's complaints about having to stay buckled and you may feel tempted to not enforce the whole thing. However, evidence supports the importance of a car seat to...