When someone falls victim to a car accident, they often need compensation to cover the costs of the accident. The cost of medical expenses alone can be several thousand dollars or more, but how can you be sure you are getting the compensation you deserve? There are...
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3 ways that car crashes can cause traumatic brain injuries
With the exception of spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries are arguably the worst common injury that people suffer in car crashes. Damage to the brain can cause symptoms ranging from vertigo and memory loss to sensory issues and changes in someone's...
The motorcycle traffic rule that every driver should know
In large part, California motorcyclists have to follow the same traffic rules as everyone else. They have to obey traffic lights and posted signs. They need to follow the speed limit and signal when they intend to slow down or turn. However, motorcycles are inherently...
Can the use of eyewitnesses help your auto accident claim?
It is safe to assume that most people who cause an auto accident will not admit their fault. When at-fault drivers acquire legal representation, the odds of them admitting they caused a crash drops even more. In many situations, one or more eyewitnesses can improve...
3 ways serious burn injuries affect the rest of your life
Suffering a burn injury, especially extensive second-degree burns or third-degree burns, will change the course of your life. It can take months to recover after suffering the burns initially, and you may require hospitalization and skin graft procedures. Even after...
Can people ever recover from a spinal cord injury?
The violence of a car crash can cause injury to your spine. The force of a collision could damage the spine, and shrapnel from the collision could cause penetrating injuries that cut the spinal cord. Someone who hurts their spinal cord will typically require...
Common injuries cause from shattered glass in crashes
Shattered glass is a common sight at a motor vehicle crash. With rollovers, collisions along with crashes into buildings, one may observe shards and bits of glass scattered for several feet along the roadway. Some may overlook the fact that broken glass-related...
How do I handle a hit-and-run accident?
Car accidents happen all the time. When they do, responsible motorists stop, assess the damages, call 911 and follow the due process to resolve the matter. But what happens when you are involved in a hit-and-run accident? A hit-and-run accident happens when one party...
3 ways defective products can hurt you
When you buy a product, you expect it to perform a specific function and to meet certain safety standards. Unfortunately, some companies release products for sale that have major design issues, defective components or substandard materials that leave them more liable...
A warning sign of a brain injury that too many people ignore
Car crashes can cause many different kinds of injuries, and most of them are obvious. If you break your leg, you won't be able to walk away from the crash. If you hurt your spinal cord, you may not be able to move at all. However, if you hurt your brain, it could be...