Using hands-free devices gives drivers a false sense of safety. When you ask Siri, or your car's voice-activated system, to do something, no California laws are being broken, your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel. But in fact, using hands-free devices while driving, creates a significant danger. As a car accident lawyer, I have seen a spike in distracted driving accidents. A recent study conducted by AAA California shows the use of hands-free … [Read more...]
What Does Premises Liability Mean?
What Does Premises Liability Mean? by Michael Waks Premises liability is the personal injury law that comes into play when a person is hurt on someone else’s property because there was a dangerous condition. When owners fail to take proper care of their property, they are responsible if someone is injured. Learn more about premises liability in California in this presentation. … [Read more...]
Can a Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is an incurable medical condition that causes sufferers to experience widespread musculoskeletal pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, fibromyalgia affects the way pain signals in the brain are processed, amplifying painful sensations. Fibromyalgia symptoms commonly begin after someone experiences a trauma, such as the physical trauma caused by an auto accident. As a car accident lawyer, I have seen some of my clients struggle to contend with this terrible … [Read more...]
Types of Slip and Fall Injuries
When property owners do not properly maintain their indoor and outdoor spaces, visitors to the property are vulnerable to getting hurt. Slip and fall accidents occur because property owners or tenants choose poor flooring materials, don't clean spills on a timely basis, leave debris in walkways, or leave unsafe conditions unfixed. As a slip and fall lawyer I have represented clients injured by falling through termite ridden steps, slipping on unmarked waxed floors and tripping over a low brick … [Read more...]
Who is At Fault for a Rear-End Car Accident?
One of the most common types of auto accidents in California is a rear-end collision. When a rear-end crash happens, the driver in the rear vehicle is usually presumed to be at fault and therefore his or her insurance company pays for losses of the people in the car that was hit. As a car accident lawyer I help the driver and passengers in the vehicle that was rear-ended get compensated for their economic and non-financial losses. But occupants of the … [Read more...]
New Help for Spinal Cord Injury Victims
One of the most serious injuries someone can endure in an auto accident or a slip and fall accident is injury to the spine. When the spine is fractured or compressed, it typically does not heal and the accident victim can end up partially or fully paralyzed. The cost of care can total in the millions, and a patients's quality of life can be forever diminished. Unfortunately, as a personal injury attorney, I have seen this happen too many … [Read more...]
California Has the Highest Pedestrian Accident Death Rate
In 2014, approximately 700 pedestrians died in motor vehicle accidents in the state of California. Almost exactly the same number of pedestrians were killed in the state in 2013. Even as the overall number of people killed in motor vehicle collisions has declined, there has been a significant increase in pedestrian accident deaths nationwide. Some states have a higher pedestrian death rate than others. The LA Times reports California was the state with the highest number … [Read more...]
Risk of CRPS After a Car Accident
Auto accidents can cause fractures and tissue injuries that increase a victim's risk of developing complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a chronic nerve condition that can cause a lifetime of discomfort, health issues, and functional limitations. As a car accident lawyer I know that not all accident related injuries are apparent right after the incident, especially when a nerve is damaged. Just because CRPS may not become evident until several months after the actual injury has … [Read more...]
Slip and Fall Accidents and the Coefficient of Friction Test
A slippery floor is a dangerous condition that often leads to a slip and fall accident. People injured this way while visiting a commercial or residential property can file a personal injury claim, if the property owner was aware of, or should have been aware of, the hazardous condition. When someone begins litigation in a slip and fall accident case, the slipperiness of the surface where the victim fell becomes a major factor. To prove a … [Read more...]
Can A Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia? A Guide for Victims of Motor Vehicle Collisions
Can A Car Accident Cause Fibromyalgia? by Michael Waks Because it can take a long time to diagnose fibromyalgia, many patients are unaware they have developed this condition after a car accident occurs. Car accident victims who are experiencing any kind of pain should not settle or resolve their case without a complete diagnosis. There is a significant risk of fibromyalgia after a car accident. A Long Beach car accident lawyer explains what fibromyalgia is and what the risk means to car … [Read more...]
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