Drivers across the nation have seen, sometimes first-hand, just how dangerous semi-trucks can be. When a semi-truck collides with a vehicle on the road, the results are often catastrophic. With semi-trucks driving over 175 billion miles across the U.S. in 2016, they...
Symptoms of a herniated disc after a car accident
No one is immune from getting into a car accident. A few months ago in Pomona, a police officer crashed into a civilian vehicle, resulting in minor injuries to the other driver. After a motor vehicle accident of any severity, all parties involved need to go to the...
Falls: The leading cause of fatal, nonfatal injury among seniors
As an aging American, you may begin to develop certain risk factors as you grow older that make you more likely to fall and suffer a serious injury as a result. Sometimes, home and property owners behave negligently and leave items cluttering aisles or blocking...
Wheelchair accidents in California
Many people in California rely on wheelchairs to navigate throughout their day. Unfortunately, sometimes the negligence of others can cause an accident, which can cause new injuries and aggravate any existing ones. Generally, a wheelchair accident case proceeds along...
More motorcycle riders prompt more safety accessories
Perhaps you have noticed that there are more motorcycles than ever on Southern California's highways these days. In fact, you may be a motorcycle rider yourself. To help keep motorcyclists upright and accident-free, manufacturers continue to introduce innovative...
Car versus overloaded big rig is a seriously uneven match
Compared to your sedan, an 18-wheeler is a behemoth. If the truck is overloaded with cargo, the driver may not have complete control of the vehicle. If a crash occurs between your car and the big rig, you and your vehicle will probably not fare well. Why overloading...
The basics you need to know about whiplash
Car accidents occur every day, and the most common injury victims can expect to experience is whiplash. In the United States, over two million individuals suffer from whiplash and require medical attention. In a car crash, your head and neck violently jerk forward and...
Can I sue over a dog bite in California?
Dog bites are much more common than people may think. Dog owners are responsible for their pets, and if a dog bites someone, the owner may end up being liable for the injury and have to face the consequences. If a dog bit you on someone's property or in public, such...
Can I sue if I got hurt in a California store or business?
Many people suffer injuries every day while going about regular errands such as grocery shopping or visiting an office. When you are on the premises of a business such as a store or an office, the owner is responsible for keeping the public areas safe and free of...
Who is responsible if I get hurt at a place of business?
When you are out at a restaurant or shopping, the place of business you are patronizing has the responsibility to take care of its premises so that its patrons are safe. That means if there are certain hazardous areas on the premises, or if conditions are such that...