Poorly maintained roads pose a significant danger to drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians alike. Potholes, faded lane markings, broken traffic signals and uneven surfaces can all contribute to serious accidents. In California, where especially heavy...
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Pasadena Personal Injury Blog
Fractures can result in long-term, unexpected complications
Fractures are generally not considered one of the more serious types of injuries a person can suffer as a result of a vehicle crash. After all, bones heal. Unfortunately, however, not all fractures heal properly – especially serious fractures to the extremities....
Have safety features made driving safer?
Modern vehicles have far more safety features than their predecessors, from seat belts and airbags to anti-lock braking, reverse cameras and out-of-lane sensors. So why have fatal crashes not become a distant memory? Why is the daily news still filled with images of...
How to prove fault in serious muti-injury accidents
Car crashes on Pasadena's busy streets often lead to severe injuries for multiple people. When this happens, figuring out who's responsible is key to seeking fair compensation. Let's look at how lawyers tackle these challenging cases. What are multi-injury cases? ...
Mistakes that could be critical to your car accident lawsuit
A personal injury lawsuit in the aftermath of a car accident can lead to accountability and the recovery of much needed compensation. But even the seemingly simplest of car accident cases can be complicated by unexpected legal issues. If you’re not careful in how you...
Sexual assault and PTSD
There are no words to describe the physical, emotional and mental trauma that an individual goes through in a sexual assault. For the victim, there is a part of them that dies, and there is no way to go back to how they were before the attack. And long after the...
How sexual assault can impact romantic relationships
Sexual assault – no matter how it occurs – can leave survivors with lasting emotional scars that affect many different areas of the lives. That includes their current and future romantic relationships. For many survivors, the real challenge moving forward is tied to...
I thought the insurance company was on my side
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality that can turn life upside down in a matter of seconds. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional pain, car accident victims often face a challenging journey to recovery, compounded by the stress of handling financial and...
How a car accident can impact your future earning potential
One of the most significant and often overlooked consequences of a car accident is the potential reduction in your earning capacity caused by your injuries. Serious injuries that impede your mental or physical abilities can make it challenging to return to work or...
How do California negligence laws affect a car accident claim?
When you’re involved in a car crash, the other party’s negligence is one of the key things that has to be proven to make a claim. What if you’re also partially responsible for the crash? What if you contributed to your own injuries in some other way? Understanding how...