On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Sep 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
People often focus on visual distractions that drivers might face. While it is imperative that drivers keep their eyes on the road, this isn’t the only type of distraction that they might have to deal with. Anyone who is behind the wheel of a vehicle should remember...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Sep 8, 2020 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
The femur, or thighbone, does not break easily, but it often does so in high-impact car crashes. In fact, California drivers should know that car crashes are the leading cause of femur fractures, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Falls,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Sep 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you have a cell phone, then you have probably sent a text at one time or another. It’s not smart to do so, but drivers do it anyway. Why? They may feel rushed to respond to a text or be waiting for important information. They could want to continue a conversation...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Aug 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Accidents of all sorts can cause someone to suffer from an injury to their spinal cord. While it’s possible that minor spinal cord injuries might heal without the victim having any long-term issues, more serious injuries will likely lead to lifelong challenges. There...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Jul 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Have you never been in a car accident before? If so, count yourself lucky. You’re definitely in the minority in that regard. The truth is that most people get into accidents sooner or later. Let’s break down some of the statistics. One study found that 77% of those...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Jun 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
Being in a car creates a sort of distance between you and the people around you. While you may only be a few feet away from another driver, it feels much greater than that. Some of this has to do with feeling anonymous. They don’t know you, you don’t know them and you...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Jun 18, 2020 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Streets in California and across the country have become a more dangerous place for pedestrians over the last decade. This is backed up by numbers that have shown fatalities on a steady increase in that time. Safety initiatives are underway, but individuals need to be...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Feb 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
You may have suffered severe injuries, even catastrophic injuries, in a car accident. This may be all the more frustrating if your vehicle happened to be highly rated for safety. Unfortunately, what a lot of California drivers don’t know is that the five-star...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Jan 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
A car accident can take you by surprise, but it’s even more startling when the other driver speeds off. Acting appropriately in the aftermath could make a big difference in how things play out. There’s a hit-and-run in the US every 43 seconds. You could be part of...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Christian J. Amendt | Nov 1, 2018 | Car Accidents
You do see lime yellow cars in California, but they are not nearly as common as the black sedans and SUVs that seem to cover the roadways. Even car buyers who don’t choose black often go with gray, dark blue or other similar tones. But would everyone be safer if...
