What is Dental Malpractice?
If you are suffering due to improper care by a dentist, dental assistant, periodontist, dental hygienist, or other dental care professional, you may be a victim of dental malpractice. Dental procedures have risks, so the outcome of some types of dental work can be uncertain. Sometimes there is a small infection or other problem that […]
When Can you Sue Your Employer for a Work Related Injury?
The basic rule in California is that collecting workers compensation is the exclusive remedy for workers injured on the job. That said, there are plenty of exceptions that will allow workers to sue their employers. Too many workers lose out on the large amount of compensation they can collect for pain, suffering and mental anguish […]
Can People Be Crashproof?
The Victoria, Australia Transport Accident Commission (TAC), in conjunction with Patricia Piccinini, a local Melbourne artist, has constructed a prototype of a human that could better withstand crash crashes. They call their interactive life-size sculpture, Graham, and exhibit him to show people how vulnerable they are to injuries from car crashes. Graham can withstand collisions […]
Why Do I Have To Pay Back My Health Insurance Company If I Win Or Settle My Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases take time to resolve, so health insurance is often needed to obtain immediate medical treatment for injuries caused by somebody else’s negligence. In such cases, California law allows health insurance companies to collect back what they’ve paid out from the responsible party (subrogation) and requires claimants to cooperate with these efforts. When […]
How Attorney Contingency Fee Agreements and Cost Advancements Work
California personal injury attorneys understand that accident victims usually don’t have funds available to pay attorney’s fees. That’s why most personal injury attorneys in California work on a contingency fee and advance costs for the cases they retain. Hiring an attorney to represent you after an accident will help you obtain the highest amount of […]
What You Post on Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case
If you’re claiming to be terribly injured in an accident, it wouldn’t make a very good impression on a jury to see you dancing the night away on your Instagram story. That’s why it’s so important to think before posting anything on social media while pursuing a personal injury claim. When you hire an experienced […]
PTSD After A Car Accident
Many victims of car accidents sustain both physical and psychological injuries. Serious car accidents can cause victims to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD,) with symptoms such as nightmares, intrusive thoughts, or reluctance to drive. PTSD can cause long term disability and require many years of expensive treatment. That’s why it’s important to speak to […]
When Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries
Over a million people in California are diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) each year. Most of these injuries are caused by car accidents, slip and falls, falling objects, assaults, medical malpractice, sports injuries, and explosions. The severity of a TBI can range from mild to catastrophic, but all TBI’s require immediate diagnostic testing and […]
Claims Against Medical Providers For Birth Injuries
It’s tragic when health care providers that we trust to bring our precious offspring into the world, make mistakes that cause lasting harm. Doctors, nurses, midwives, and other medical professionals have an ethical and legal duty to adhere to standard practices for birth and delivery. When they fail to meet these standards, they can be […]
I Was Hit And Injured By An Uninsured Driver. Now What?
California requires vehicle owners to have liability insurance, but not everybody follows the rules. In fact, California has the greatest number of uninsured vehicles in the country. Suing uninsured drivers is not likely to be fruitful because they rarely have high incomes or substantial assets, making a judgment virtually unenforceable. That’s why every California uninsured […]
