Sep 5, 2023 | By Stephen Schofield | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

What to Know About Whiplash Injuries After a Vehicle Accident in California

While car accidents vary in type and severity, even minor collisions can still lead to severe injuries. More extreme accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and paralysis. Whiplash, though common, should not be written off as a minor injury, as it often causes substantial disruption to an injured victim’s everyday life. To learn more about the common causes of whiplash...

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Aug 28, 2023 | By Stephen Schofield | Read Time: 5 minutes | Personal Injury

How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in California?

While any accident has the potential to seriously change your life, few types of accidents are as serious as those involving brain injuries. However, brain injuries are unusual in that accident victims may not immediately realize they’ve suffered a serious injury. Often, traumatic brain injury symptoms take weeks, months, or even longer to develop. Complicating this delayed manifestation of...

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Aug 18, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement for Back and Neck Injuries in CA?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what it takes to achieve a successful neck and back injury settlement. You are likely also wondering about how much you can anticipate receiving. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to these questions because injuries vary, and attorneys calculate settlements based on several factors. Today, the...

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Aug 18, 2023 | By Stephen Schofield | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

California Motorcycle Accident Statistics Overview 

Catastrophic injuries are common in motorcycle accidents, with motorcyclists often suffering the most harm. Compared to other drivers, motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to severe injury from collisions. If the unthinkable happens, it’s crucial to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney to explore your options for compensatory relief. You may face significant financial stress while recovering from your injuries....

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Aug 1, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 3 minutes | Car Accident

Red and Yellow Light Accidents in California

California drivers should take careful heed when approaching an intersection controlled by red and yellow traffic lights. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over one-third of all intersection-related fatalities involve traffic lights. If you’re wondering, “What happens if you run a yellow light and it turns red?”, read on. While dangerous, red and yellow light traffic collisions...

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Jul 13, 2023 | By Stephen Schofield | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

Settlement Value of Rear-End Car Accidents in California

When we think of rear-end car accidents, we might picture a violent high-speed crash where a car is completely smashed with serious injuries to the occupants. Or we might think of a minor fender-bender. Some crashes are bigger than others, and some injuries are much worse than others. However, the amount of damage you see on a vehicle does...

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Jul 12, 2023 | By Benjamin Scott | Read Time: 2 minutes | Personal Injury

How to Bring Forth a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in California 

Catastrophic injuries are the worst type of injury one can experience and often result from accidents with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. These include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, disfiguring burns, and paralysis. Those suffering from catastrophic injuries deal with permanent changes to their way of life and require constant medical attention. And you only have two years to...

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Jul 9, 2023 | By Steve Clawson | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

Consequences If You Hit a Pedestrian with Your Car in California 

When there is an accident involving someone not in a car but walking down the street, many focus on the rights of the pedestrian. But if you are the driver, you may wonder what the consequences are for hitting a pedestrian. When the unthinkable happens, and you find yourself facing this difficult circumstance, taking the appropriate steps to minimize...

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Jul 7, 2023 | By Stephen Schofield | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accident

5 Common Types of Head Injuries from a Car Accident in California

Seeking medical attention after a California car accident is critical to help identify and address injuries as soon as possible. Symptoms of a car accident head injury can appear hours, days, or even weeks after the accident. After a car accident, head injury symptoms might easily be explained away as a natural byproduct of being in an accident. After...

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Jul 5, 2023 | By Stephen Schofield | Read Time: 3 minutes | Car Accident

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in California

One concern about being seriously injured in a car crash is whether the at-fault driver has enough insurance. Does the negligent driver have policy limits to fully compensate out-of-pocket expenses and the pain and suffering you’ve endured? It’s not unusual for the at-fault driver to not have enough insurance. When this happens, injured people aren’t able to recover the...

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