When you suffer injuries in an accident caused by someone else, you deserve to recover financial compensation for your losses. In California, these compensatory losses are divided into economic and noneconomic damages. Recovering the total value of your claim is vital to getting the compensation you and your family need to resume your lives. While it’s easy to identify...
Continue ReadingWhile 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...
Continue ReadingWhile 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...
Continue ReadingCatastrophic 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....
Continue ReadingWhen 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...
Continue ReadingSeeking 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...
Continue ReadingOne 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...
Continue ReadingIn 2021, approximately 5,700 trucks were involved in fatal accidents, and 117,300 were involved in accidents that resulted in injuries across the country. Truck accidents are common in California, given that the transportation logistics infrastructure accounts for one-third of the state’s economy. This includes 5,800 miles of high-volume commercial traffic on interstate and highways. With all this traffic, it...
Continue ReadingIn California, there were 55,771 police-reported vehicle accidents in 2022. Of those accidents, 6,843 resulted in a fatality or a severe injury. If you were in a vehicle accident caused by the negligent behavior of another person or party, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other expenses that you would not have otherwise incurred. Injuries...
Continue ReadingNearly 5,000 people passed away due to accidents involving large trucks in 2020. We understand that a truck accident can be disastrous for all involved. Financial compensation can help address some concerns as accident victims heal and work to put their lives back together. Our clients often ask us what California’s average semi-truck accident settlement is. While there is...
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