If you have recently suffered injuries in a car crash, you are probably hoping that your accident claim will go smoothly. Unfortunately, the path to injury compensation can be fraught with potential pitfalls. California is a complex state with strict procedures for...
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Pasadena Personal Injury Blog
The disappointment that awaits many who have suffered severe crash injuries
A California car crash could result in numerous life-altering consequences for those involved. Sometimes, a crash might cause a spinal cord or brain injury. Other times, people may lose body parts because of collisions. Severe or catastrophic injuries require...
What are catastrophic injuries?
Catastrophic injuries are those that inflict significant physical harm to the body and are typically the consequence of an accident or intentional wrongdoing. They can cause long-term pain or disability and may result in permanent effects on the lives of the people...
A brain injury can affect your speech
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries that someone can suffer after a car accident. The brain is involved in motor functions, hearing, vision, speech and essentially every action that humans take. An often overlooked statistic is that...
What might explain a delivery driver crashing into you?
You’ve probably noticed how many more delivery vehicles there are than a decade ago. As much as you may value the convenience of shopping online, you’ve probably noticed some of the downsides of this change. Not only has it caused many local shops to go out of...
Why are cellphones so distracting?
When it comes to distracted driving, perhaps the number one culprit is the cellphone. People often get distracted by their phones and cause serious accidents, leading to injuries and even fatalities. But why is it that phones are so distracting? After all, this is a...
It’s now harder to sue a sexual assault accuser for defamation
Allegations of sexual assault often come down to a matter of “he said/she said” since such assaults don’t typically have witnesses. Juries and judges must look at other evidence to determine who’s telling the truth. Certainly, no one wants to be falsely accused of...
Retainer violations can lead to legal malpractice lawsuits
Lawyers operate in a position of social trust. Their actions can have major implications for the lives of their clients, regardless of what kind of law they practice. Therefore, there are many legal and professional standards that apply to attorneys but not to members...
How big a problem is driver cellphone use?
It’s common knowledge that using a phone while driving can increase the risk of a crash. That is why most states have introduced laws to limit when and how drivers can use their phones. Yet, what is less clear, is precisely how many crashes cellphone use plays a role...
Actions to avoid after a car wreck
If you are injured in a car crash in California, you may receive compensation for the losses that you have sustained. However, your overall award may be reduced or eliminated entirely if you are found to be partially or wholly liable for the wreck. There are several...