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Types of Slip and Fall Injuries

May 5, 2016 by

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?

May 4, 2016 by

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

May 3, 2016 by

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

May 2, 2016 by

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

April 28, 2016 by

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

April 27, 2016 by

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

April 25, 2016 by

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...]

What Are the Dangers of a Side Impact Accident?

April 20, 2016 by

Side impact auto accidents, also known as a "t-bone" crash because of the shape the vehicles make at impact, are among the most dangerous types of collisions.  They most frequently occur at intersections when a driver either fails to obey traffic signals, fails to yield the right-of-way, or otherwise enters an intersection when it is not safe.  Drivers pulling out of parking spots or driveways also routinely cause side impact accidents. During my 30 plus years … [Read more...]

Who Pays My Medical Bills if I am Hurt in an Accident?

April 12, 2016 by

California law requires the person who causes an injury to pay all the victim's losses, including medical bills and expenditures. The problem is, the victim must first file a personal injury case which can sometimes take weeks, months, or years to get resolved.  While settlement negotiations are ongoing, or litigation is pending, the injured victim needs to get his or her medical bills and costs paid.  This can be challenging for victims who require costly … [Read more...]