Category Archives: Car Accidents
Suing for a Head Injury Caused by an Airbag in California
Airbags are designed to save lives – but sometimes they cause an incredible amount of damage to victims in the process. Your airbag may have saved your life – but it might have also left you with a serious, life-altering head injury. You should not have to choose between surviving a car crash and… Read More »
Can a Car Accident Cause You to Lose Your Memory?
Car accidents can lead to many consequences – both physical and mental. The psychological trauma of these incidents can stay with victims for the rest of their lives, causing crippling disorders like depression and PTSD. But what happens if the victim cannot remember the event itself? What happens when victims suffer memory loss due… Read More »
Cyclists are Suffering Head Injuries in Intentional “Dooring” Attacks
It is no secret that cyclists and motorists do not always see eye to eye. These two groups are forced to share the road despite the fact that they use completely different vehicles. Cyclists are obviously much slower, but they are also capable of weaving between tighter gaps and accessing areas cars cannot. On… Read More »
How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Rollovers?
It is not difficult to see why an overturning semi-truck might be dangerous. These heavy vehicles can cause serious damage when they roll over, and anyone caught in the immediate vicinity faces serious injury, property damage, and death. But how dangerous are these crashes? What kind of unique hazards does a semi-truck rollover cause… Read More »
I Suffered a Head Injury After a Slip and Fall on an Icy Los Angeles Sidewalk. What Now?
It is difficult to picture Los Angeles (and many other California cities) as anything but hot and sunny. But as residents are quickly discovering, these cities do get snow from time to time. And when a city that is completely unprepared for winter weather suddenly gets an unprecedented amount of snow, all kinds of… Read More »
Uncharacteristically Icy Roads Cause String of Semi-Truck Crashes in Southern California
To say that California was unprepared for a historic winter storm in February of 2023 would be an understatement. The storm defied logic, and most of us cannot remember a time when the Golden State was covered with so much snow. Of course, this type of weather is not just historic – it is… Read More »
What is an Underride Semi-Truck Crash in California?
An underride semi-truck crash in California can be incredibly dangerous. When a passenger vehicle impacts a semi-truck, even at slow speeds, the consequences can be serious. In almost all situations, the smaller vehicle suffers much worse damage for obvious reasons: It is much lighter and smaller. But during an underride crash, these consequences can… Read More »
Types of Heavy Trucks and Their Dangers
There are many types of heavy trucks that are used on a daily basis in California. Each truck has its own unique purpose, and each has its own unique hazards. If you have been struck and injured by one of these heavy vehicles, you might think that the exact specification of this vehicle does… Read More »
Faulty Tires in California Cause Serious Safety Issues
Many people underestimate the importance of high quality tires. Your tires represent your contact points with the road. Without solid tires, you cannot expect to control your vehicle and successfully avoid hazards. But what happens if you unwittingly drive with faulty tires? What if tire manufacturers market, manufacture, and distribute tires that are completely… Read More »
Pedestrian Crashes are Getting Out of Hand in California
Pedestrians have a right to feel safe on California’s roads. But all too often, people are injured by negligent drivers while simply trying to walk from point A to point B. California is a beautiful state, and a walk down a street in the Sunshine State should be something everyone can experience without fear… Read More »