How Are Truck-Car Accidents Different from Car-Car Accidents by Michael Waks Because trucks are larger and heavier than cars, a truck-auto accident will have a greater impact on the car than a car-car accident. And therefore there is a greater risk victims will suffer serious injuries in a truck accident. A Long Beach auto accident attorney explains. … [Read more...]
When people act carelessly, others get hurt. Personal injury lawsuits come about because someone's failure to use reasonable care resulted in an injury to someone else. Under CA civil laws, a person can be held legally liable for damages he causes because of his negligence. As a personal injury attorney I see all kinds of accidents which could easily have been avoided if the person at fault had acted responsibly. When determining if a person's conduct was negligent, the foreseeability test … [Read more...]
Swimming pool accidents have grave consequences, especially for young children. Each summer we read about the horrors of young children drowning, but near-drownings have their own kind of horror. As a personal injury attorney I have seen families devastated by the wrongful death or injury of a child involved a swimming pool accident. In children ages one to four, only birth defects cause more deaths than drowning. And many victims of near-drownings are left in a … [Read more...]
Life Jackets Can Prevent Injuries in Boating Accidents by Michael Waks Failure to wear a life jacket can have fatal consequences. Statistics reported that 84% of fatal boating accident victims drowned last year were not wearing a life jacket. … [Read more...]
"How will the insurance company and their defense attorneys treat me after I make a claim?" As a personal injury attorney, I get this question all the time. It is such an important question, that even when a potential client doesn’t ask, I explain it anyway. Why? Because no one should go down the path of litigation without understanding that it is an adversarial process. When you make a claim against an insured after a car accident, slip and fall accident, … [Read more...]
Drinking and boating is dangerous. In fact, the U.S. Coast Guard reports alcohol use is the “leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.” Despite the risks, many people operate boats while intoxicated. Unfortunately, as a Long Beach personal injury lawyer, I see the aftermath of boating accidents caused by intoxicated boat operators. Operation Dry Water is part of a nationwide effort to change the culture surrounding boating and drinking. It is aimed at discouraging the … [Read more...]
Pool owners know they need to ensure their pools are safe for invited guests. But you may be surprised to find out the responsibility to avoid swimming pool injuries can extend to trespassers. Under certain conditions, a pool owner can be held liable for injuries to someone who went into the pool without permission. For instance, as a personal injury lawyer I have seen cases where children have wandered onto someone else's property and drown in an … [Read more...]
More than 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death to the motorcyclist. The bike itself provides no protection to riders or passengers. The other vehicles involved in a motorcycle crash usually have more weight, bulk and safety features than the motorcycle. This means motorcycle riders need to take special precautions, and drive defensively. As a motorcycle accident lawyer I have found that riders who place emphasis on helmets, eye protection and … [Read more...]
Slip and fall accidents are the #1 cause of accidents in hotels, restaurants and public buildings. Yet many slip and fall accident cases are unsuccessful. Why? Because a slip and fall case is not just about whether you slipped, fell and hurt yourself. It is based on a claim that the property owner was negligent in allowing some dangerous condition to exist, and that caused you to slip and fall. As a personal injury lawyer I know that getting evidence quickly after a … [Read more...]
California boating is a wonderful activity everyone can enjoy, but when you mix boating with alcohol our waterways can become very dangerous. Most people do not realize that boating while intoxicated can be more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. Like cars and trucks, boats are heavy vehicles that can travel at high speeds. Unlike cars, boats have no brakes, and the waters they travel on have no lanes or stop signs to control the flow of traffic. This means boat … [Read more...]
