When you’ve been involved in a serious injury-causing accident, it’s not always immediately apparent that something is wrong. Many people walk away from car accidents or stand up after a bad fall and think that they are perfectly fine. It’s only later that they realize things might not be 100 percent alright with their bodies.If you’ve been in an accident but don’t think you were seriously hurt, here are a few signs that it could be time to head to the doctor’s office or hospital:You Can’t WalkIf you literally...Continue Reading...
After you’ve been involved in a serious injury-causing accident, the last things you want to be worried about are photographing the scene and interviewing witnesses.However, while the police will do some of that for you, it’s important to collect documentation of what happened so that you can use it to recover your losses through a personal injury claim later.One of the ways you can prove damages in court is by keeping detailed records. Document everything:How much the mechanic says it will cost to fix your carEvery medical expense...Continue Reading...
Some of the most common causes of serious injuries in children include motor vehicle accidents, drowning, suffocation, poisoning, burns, and falls. If your child suffered a serious injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, speak to a personal injury lawyer immediately about your rights to compensation under the law.Car AccidentsCar accidents are the leading cause of death for kids ages five to nineteen. Nearly 150 children visit emergency departments each hour due to car accidents.DrowningDrowning is the leading cause of death for...Continue Reading...
An eye injury can be a life-changing event for you or your loved one. Car accidents are the number one cause of head injuries, causing serious harm to the brain or face, which can result in impaired vision. Your vision is part of your everyday life. When you fully or partially lose your eyesight because of a car crash, life as you once knew it will never be the same. Types of Car Accident Eye InjuriesInjuries to the head are common in car accidents. Whether you suffered a traumatic brain injury or direct harm to your eye, temporary or...Continue Reading...
The Orange County Register published an article on October 8, 2017 discussing a two-car crash in Santa Ana that occurred earlier that Sunday morning around 2:56 a.m. Both cars reportedly crashed at the intersection of Edinger Avenue and Main Street with the wreckage winding up on the front porch of a home causing an extensive amount of structural damage. There was also a significant amount of damage done to both cars. Three people were taken to the Orange County Global Medical Center, one being in critical condition.Car crashes can be without...Continue Reading...
On Monday, September 25th, just before 11am, a multi car accident occurred on the 210 freeway before Day Creek Blvd. Due to the severity of the pileup; all lanes were shut down for more than 2 hours. As the California Highway Patrol was attempting to re-route traffic, it was reported that motorist were attempting to take the ease of traffic into their own hands by driving on shoulders and the wrong way on roads to remove themselves from the congestion.An updated article by Gail Wesson reports that The Rancho Cucamonga CHP Station is handling the...Continue Reading...
Every time you get into a vehicle, you risk an accident, injury, and even death. Seat belts and other safety features do quite a bit to lessen the impact, and when it comes to children, car seats are often the most important factor. Unfortunately, between 2010 and 2014, 18,116 children were involved in accidents in the United States, and 15.9 percent of them died. These numbers come from Department of Transportation reports on accidents involving children and information from the US Census Bureau on how many children are in each state. Best...Continue Reading...
Millions of commercial trucks move goods across national highways each year. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), commercial trucks account for 4.3% of all highway vehicles and, because of their weight, can cause major damage to other vehicles if a collision occurs.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (2010) reports that passengers in normal-sized vehicles were far more likely to die in accidents with large trucks than the occupants of the truck. A study conducted by Kansas State University civil engineers reveals...Continue Reading...
