Category Archives: Personal Injury
Negligence in a Truck Accident Claim
Most drivers have a legal duty of reasonable care in most situations. They must drive defensively and avoid accidents if possible. California truck drivers and other commercial operators have a duty of extreme caution, at least in most cases. They must proactively avoid accidents. Driving in the rain is a good example. Noncommercial drivers… Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Wreck in Oceanside
A 20-year-old Marine is dead after a woman turned in front of his motorcycle as she was pulling into a local gas station. According to OPD Traffic Services Unit Sgt. Clint Bussey, the collision occurred when a Volkswagen made a left turn from northbound Douglas Drive into the AMPM gas station, striking the right… Read More »
Is My Child Safe at School?
California public school enrollment has declined each of the past six years. Nevertheless, almost six million children will be at their desks when the bell rings this August. The sheer number of children and faculty, along with the aging condition of most school buildings, creates a fertile ground for injuries. Personal injuries are especially… Read More »
Possible Defenses in Nursing Home Fall Matters
Nursing home falls are frequent and expensive. As many as 75 percent of nursing home residents fall every year. Most of these victims are repeat fallers, which means the medical bills could well exceed $40,000. Nursing home falls also have emotional effects. Many repeat fall victims cannot live independently ever again. Furthermore, many of… Read More »
Bedsores and Nursing Home Negligence
In one way or another, understaffing, a problem that affects over 90 percent of SoCal long-term care facilities, substantially causes bedsore injuries. Employee shortages are especially acute during nights, weekends, and holidays. Sometimes, the facility doesn’t even have enough people to make regular rounds. Other times, the facility hires underqualified employees. For example, a… Read More »
What to Expect in a Boat Accident Claim
Most boat accident victims can expect a settlement. Over 95 percent of civil cases settle out of court. As outlined below, settlement is a process, not a result. Several kinds of victims may be eligible for a boat accident settlement. These victims include collision victims, onboard slip-and-fall victims, and “man overboard” drowning victims. A… Read More »
The Five Kinds of PTSD
Statistics vary, but as many as half of car crash survivors may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This figure is much more certain. Car wrecks are the leading non-combat cause of PTSD in the United States. PTSD symptoms, such as depression, anger, and flashbacks, make it practically impossible to function on a daily basis…. Read More »
Legal Options in Hit-and-Run Accident Claims
Hit-and-run laws vary significantly in different jurisdictions. California’s unusually weak hit-and-run law contributes to the high number of hit-and-run accidents in the Golden State. Many jurisdictions require drivers to call 9-1-1, assist victims, and/or remain at the scene until first responders release them. But California drivers must only stop (or really pause) and give… Read More »
Before, During, and After Medical Malpractice Injuries
Most patients completely rely on most doctors for all healthcare information and needs. Because of this high dependence, doctors have a fiduciary duty. They must set aside all other priorities and only do what’s best for their patients, no matter how long it takes or how expensive it is. The duty is comprehensive. For… Read More »
What to Expect in a Car Crash Claim
Every year, vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of Americans. These inquiries usually include head injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, and other wounds that are normally permanent. As a result, these victims usually incur tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, and they need money to pay them. If the accident was… Read More »
