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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?

By | May 10th, 2018

When a person dies suddenly as the result of another party’s negligence, it is commonly referred to as a “wrongful death.” The families of those killed in these types of accidents are often much too overwhelmed with grief to consider or be prepared for filing a legal claim in court to pursue much-needed compensation for lost income, medical bills, and other damages. It is important for all people in such circumstances to understand that California has a statute of limitations (time limit) of two years on wrongful death claims. For.

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Flashbacks After a Crash: Do They Serve a Purpose?

By | May 10th, 2018

If you’ve been in a crash, you might be suffering from flashbacks. This is when your brain keeps replaying the same moment again and again. Flashbacks occur unexpectedly. You might be in the middle of a task. Suddenly, your attention wanders and you find yourself replaying that moment in your head. How Flashbacks Work In your flashback, you might just be remembering how the crash happened. Or you might be thinking about the various ways in which you might have dealt with it differently. Maybe if you’d done this, that.

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A Winning Team: You and Your Personal Injury Attorney

By | May 3rd, 2018

When a wreck happens, the damage it can cause to both your physical health and your general well-being can be devastating. You must take action against the at-fault driver if you are to gain adequate compensation, and the best way to get the ball rolling is by hiring a personal injury attorney. This tireless advocate will work to get you the money damages that you need and deserve. Your attorney needs your input, however. No one else but you can truly understand the magnitude of suffering you’ve experienced, and your.

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Being Calm and Getting Help When You’re in a Crash

By | May 3rd, 2018

If you’ve been involved in a crash, you already know how tumultuous it can be. Everything happens really fast and it’s hard to recall the exact sequence of events. One minute you’re driving along calmly and less than a minute later, your car might be completely smashed, you might be injured, you may be off the road and you might even be trapped in the vehicle. Be Calm and Take Stock What do you do in this situation? The first thing to keep in mind is to be calm. It.

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How an Attorney Can Help You Deal with Insurance Companies After a Truck Accident

By | May 3rd, 2018

When you’re involved in a truck accident, your first reaction might be shocked. You may not remember everything that happened. And your first priority will be nursing yourself back to health and making sure that your medical bills get paid. Why Do You Need a Lawyer? Given all your other priorities after an accident, don’t forget that you should also consult a lawyer to make sure that you get the insurance money you are owed. Getting insurance money can be an involved procedure involving many forms and your insurance company.

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Car Accident Injuries: Delayed Symptoms

By | February 22nd, 2018

It is extremely common to suffer injuries after a car accident, even in minor ones. Injuries sustained in a car accident can vary from small bruises or cuts to life-altering injuries like damage to your spinal cord. Although many car accident injuries manifest minutes after the accident, some injuries may take some time before they show their symptoms. Because of the adrenaline that starts to pump through your system, there may be a time when you don’t even notice the injury you’ve suffered. There also may be instances.

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Don’t Allow Stress to Get You Into a Car Crash

By | October 19th, 2017

Driving, especially on commutes, is not a relaxing activity. If commuting makes you feel stressed, it isn’t just you. Many people feel the same way. In fact, the stress of driving is one reason truck drivers, who spend their entire day on the road, have stress related health problems. However, stress doesn’t just affect your health, it affects your driving and increases your risk of getting into a car accident. How Stress Affects Your Driving When stress reaches a certain threshold, it triggers the adrenal glands to release cortisol. This hormone.

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4 Tips for Recovering After a Car Accident

By | October 5th, 2017

Were you the victim of a car crash? It takes time to recover and heal. Here are some tips for dealing with the aftermath of a car crash. Get Medical Help You may or may not feel injured after a car crash, but you should always see a doctor. There may be hidden injuries that you won’t feel right away. If you need to, get therapy to help you deal with your trauma. Take Care of Yourself It’s important to take care of yourself after a car crash. Make sure.

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Comparative Negligence: After the Car Accident

By | January 15th, 2016

After a car accident, it is important to know facts about bringing any claim against the other driver(s). Below are three facts you should know about comparative fault rules in California. First, under California law, you can recover compensation from any other at-fault party, regardless of the degree of your own fault. That means that you are not prohibited from bringing a claim. Second, though, California is a “pure comparative negligence” state. What does that mean? It means that any damages you are awarded from a suit you bring in.

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Common Back Injuries Following a Car Accident

By | January 14th, 2016

Every day across the country, people find themselves a victim of a car accident. Perhaps another driver fell asleep at the wheel, drove drunk, or failed to stop at a red light. The reasons are endless. No matter the cause, one of the most common complaints after a crash are back injuries. They can occur whether or not the accident was minor or severe, and can be felt immediately or days later. They include: Herniated Discs Discs are small, spongy cushions that are responsible for separating the vertebrae and protecting.

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