Who’s Liable When a FedEx or Amazon Van Hits You?
Delivery trucks and vans are an unavoidable sight on LA roads. They zip down neighborhood streets, double park in busy commercial areas, and block lanes of traffic during deliveries. In addition to making life…
How Jury Demographics in LA Affect High-Value Personal Injury Verdicts
Los Angeles County is known for a lot of things, including its diversity, booming economy, and dense traffic. When a personal injury goes to trial in Los Angeles, the jury pool—and those who are…
What to Expect at Your Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
If you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, you may find that the deposition is one of the most stressful parts of your case, especially if you’ve never been through one before. Being under oath…
Power Line Fires and Utility Negligence in LA
In California, power line fires caused by utility negligence are a common concern, having led to several lawsuits in recent years. These fires threaten densely populated neighborhoods, but utility fires have also played a…
Discovery Is the Most Important Part of Your Lawsuit
Soon after you file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, you will enter the pretrial discovery phase (“discovery” for short). For many plaintiffs, this is the most important part of your case–and it…
What Will Insurance Cover After a Fire?
California is a hot and dry state, especially near LA. Devastating fires break out frequently, destroying untold billions of dollars worth of real estate and personal property. Fire insurance is a must in many…
Hit and Run Accidents in Los Angeles
A hit and run in Los Angeles, as in most jurisdictions, involves a driver being involved in an accident with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or a fixed object, and then leaving the scene without…
The Future of Paralysis Treatment
Have you or a loved one suffered an injury to the spinal cord that led to paralysis? You may be wondering what the future holds for you. While many people live full lives with…
The Growing Issues of Jury Internet Access
Today, access to the internet is so widespread that expecting jurors to completely avoid looking up information about a case, the attorneys involved, or even the people giving testimony seems almost impossible. I was…
The Importance of Early Diagnosis in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen when the brain experiences a jolt, blow, or impact strong enough to cause damage. A TBI can result from things like car accidents, falls, sports injuries, or any incident…
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
An expert witness is someone with specialized skill, knowledge, experience, training, or education. These qualifications enable the expert to assist the court in understanding the evidence or determining facts at issue in a legal…
Whiplash Injuries After Car Accidents
Whiplash injuries occur when the neck and head are suddenly and forcefully flung backward and forward. This type of injury commonly results from rear-end automobile collisions, but can also occur in other types of…
The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Cases
In our digital era, social media has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, providing instant connections to friends, family, and the broader world. Following a car accident, many instinctively turn to their…
Can My Cell Phone Data be Used Against Me in a CA Personal Injury Claim?
Yes, your cell phone can potentially be used against you in a California personal injury claim. Here’s how and why: Evidence of distraction: If you were using your phone at the time of the…
The Role of Life Care Planning in Paralysis Cases
A paralyzing injury is a life-altering event with immense physical, emotional, and financial consequences. If you or a loved one is facing this life-changing challenge, life care planning is an essential tool for navigating…
The Financial Burden of Traumatic Amputation
Traumatic amputation, the sudden loss of a limb due to accident, injury, or severe burns, is a life-altering event. Beyond the physical and emotional trauma, amputees face a significant financial burden that can have…
Common Causes of Negligent Burn Injuries in Los Angeles
Burn injuries are among the most painful and devastating types of injuries one can experience. While accidents causing burns can happen anywhere and anytime, some incidents occur due to negligence or recklessness, leading to…
The Role of Neurological Experts in TBI Cases
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe and life-altering injuries that one can sustain. TBIs can result from various accidents, including car crashes, falls, sports injuries, and workplace accidents. When pursuing a…
How Do Skin Grafts Work?
A skin graft is a surgical procedure in which a doctor removes part of your skin from one area of your body and places it on another part of your body. This is typically…
Can a Brain Injury Permanently Affect Mental Health?
A brain injury can impact your life in many ways. For example, you may have headaches, sleeping issues, problems with concentrating and focusing on tasks, and fatigue. Another effect it could have is on…
Do Sunroofs or Moonroofs Make Cars Less Safe?
If you are thinking about buying a vehicle with a sunroof or moonroof, there is a good chance that you are wondering whether they affect safety. Having a large window or opening above your head typically seems less safe – but the…
Spinal Cord Injuries and Pressure Ulcers: What You Need to Know
Many people who know and care about someone with a spinal cord injury typically think about the difficulties and challenges that they commonly experience, such as lack of mobility, paralysis, chronic pain, loss of sensations, spasticity, inability to control the bladder or…
California Is the Deadliest State for Pedestrians. Can This New Law Help?
There has been a dramatic increase in pedestrian accidents over the past few years. Cities, suburbs, and rural areas have all been affected, in every single state. California lawmakers are hoping to reverse this trend with a newly enacted law. Assembly Bill…
Can a Brain Injury Cause Paralysis?
While many people assume that paralysis is solely caused by spinal cord damage, it is important to note that a brain injury can also lead to paralysis. This tends to occur when the cells in the brain undergo severe bruising, tearing, bleeding,…
How Your Social Posts Can Affect the Outcome of Your Personal Injury Case
After being involved in a car accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, or a pedestrian accident, you may want to post updates on your social media accounts, letting your family and friends know what the doctor said, what type of surgeries you need,…
Study Reveals That the Front End of a Vehicle Can Impact the Severity of Your Injuries
If you are a pedestrian who enjoys walking around the Los Angeles area, you may not even notice the giant SUVs and pickup trucks passing by you in the street anymore. But you should be wary of these large vehicles, because of…
What to Expect If You’ve Survived a Traumatic Amputation
When an individual survives a traumatic amputation, they come to learn that life begins to take a new path. Survivors will need to overcome new challenges and adjust to their new reality, a process which can be extremely difficult. Therefore, if you…
The Ongoing Effects of Severe Pediatric Brain Injury
Brain injuries are a serious concern for individuals of any age, and can be even more severe and life-threatening to children. Pediatric brain injuries can escalate to permanent disability or death. If you are a parent of a child who suffered a…
What Does Rehabilitation Look Like for Victims of Severe Burn Injuries?
Severe burn injuries not only leave physical scars but also present significant challenges for survivors. Rehabilitation is crucial in helping burn victims regain functionality, independence, and confidence in their road to recovery. What is considered a severe burn injury? Severe burn injuries…
What Is Locked-in Syndrome?
Although hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke might be the most common reason for a devastating condition known as locked-in syndrome, trauma from motor vehicle accidents is also a frequent cause. In the context of car accidents, locked-in syndrome may occur if there is…
Calculating Pain & Suffering in Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of injury that happens when an outside force causes brain damage. TBIs can result from a variety of traumatic events, including slip and falls, sports injuries, and car accidents. TBIs can be mild or…
Blunt Force Trauma to the Heart from a Los Angeles Car Accident
Compared to other types of injuries like head injuries, fractures, or soft tissue injuries, blunt force trauma to the heart is relatively uncommon in automobile accidents because the heart is protected by the ribcage and sternum. However, in high-impact, high-speed, or forceful…
What Makes Burn Injuries Catastrophic Injuries?
Burn injuries can be very serious, extremely painful, and lead to permanent scarring and disfigurement. They can be so severe that your skin and even the bones underneath may become permanently damaged. If this applies to you, your burn injury is likely…
What Are the Greatest Amputation Risks for Construction Workers?
Construction workers in Los Angeles handle extremely challenging tasks on a day-to-day basis. Whether they are perched at the top of a tall high-rise building or engaged in smaller projects on homes and businesses across the city, the risk of serious injury…
What Is a Coup-Contrecoup Brain Injury?
When an individual is involved in an accident where their head is bumped or struck, there is significant risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are very serious injuries. There are various types of TBIs, but one that is…
Who Is Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident in Los Angeles?
When you are driving home from a friend’s house and a drunk driver suddenly slams into your vehicle, you may be thinking that it is obvious that the driver is liable for your accident. While there is a high likelihood that this…
What Are the Four Types of Spinal Cord Injuries?
The spinal cord extends from the lower back to the neck and facilitates communication between the brain and other parts of the body. However, when an injury occurs, it can lead to a loss of function in certain areas of the body,…
Boat Propeller Accidents Can Cause Horrific Injuries
Southern California’s year-round warm and sunny climate makes boating a favorite pastime among residents and visitors in the Los Angeles area. While boaters may be focused on having fun on the water with family or friends, they may not be thinking about…
When Cars Meet Storefronts: Catastrophic Injuries and Liability
Picture this: you’re going about your daily routine, visiting a store, when suddenly a car crashes into the building. It might sound like a scene from a movie, but the truth is, these incidents occur far more frequently than we might imagine….
Establishing the Existence of a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Legal Perspective
When you’ve experienced a head injury during an accident leading to a traumatic brain injury, it is imperative to understand that while you and your attorney are aware of these facts, substantiating the occurrence of a traumatic brain injury resulting from the…