Sidewalk Bicycle Riding: Should You or Shouldn’t You
It seems to be one of the golden rules of bicycle riding—Don’t ride on the sidewalk. The laws vary by city and county. Some places outlaw sidewalk bicycle riding; others restrict it or don’t say too much about it at all, leaving you to rely on your own common sense. Bicycle accident attorneys always look […]
The Cost of Severe Brain Injury
The statistics for brain injuries are staggering. About 100,000 deaths are attributed to them each year, while 750,000 people are hospitalized. Data from the National Institutes of Health reveal 5 million people are diagnosed with some form of brain injury every year. Although many are not hospitalized or suffer immediate impairments, long-term consequences can affect […]
Ambulance Chasers: Taking Advantage of Your Vulnerability
Many law firms in Southern California use an unscrupulous tactic for trying to obtain cases. Ambulance chasers are sent out whenever there’s a traffic accident. These “solicitors”, “runners”, or “cappers” as they may be called operate with the goal of helping secure new clients. In doing so, they’re take advantage of an accident victim when […]
Which Express Lanes Can a Motorcyclist Use for Free?
Motorcyclists are often intent on reaching their destinations quickly. Express Lanes can help because there’s usually less traffic. The downside is using an Express Lane can be costly, but some are discounted or free for motorcyclists. Are Express Lanes Accessible to Motorcyclists? Using an express lane is fairly simple. If you have a FasTrak Flex […]
Fitting and Caring for Your Bicycle Helmet
Some people feel a sense of freedom bicycling without a bicycle helmet. Reality sets in when you fall and hit your head, which may not feel so bad at first. But many head injuries don’t reveal their symptoms until perhaps days later, when the underlying problem may be much worse. Concussions, skull fractures, swelling, internal […]
New Year, New You; The Best Ways To Save Money
It’s almost the New Year! And a great time to make some changes in your life. If finding ways to save money is one of your New Year’s resolutions, keep reading. Below are eight ways to do just that. 1. Look to your loans If at all possible, prepay as much as you can on […]
Why Do Personal Injury Settlements Take So Long?
Personal injury claimants often find their cases to take longer than expected. Should you blame your lawyer, or an insurance company? Oftentimes there’s no one to blame. Many factors can affect how long a personal injury case takes. Some cases simply take longer than others to settle, but here are some of the leading factors […]
Working with an Insurance Company After a Car Accident
What’s it Like Working with California Insurance Companies after a Car Wreck? It’s common knowledge to exchange contact information with another driver after an accident. Despite having auto insurance, many people don’t know how to deal with insurance companies thereafter. The process can be confusing, especially amidst the chaos of a car accident. How Do […]
Neck Pain, Whiplash, and Car Accidents
By far the most common of car accident injuries, neck pain accounts for 65% of all bodily injury liability claims. Rear-end collisions often don’t cause the most severe injuries and damage, but are a common cause of whiplash, which is a sudden and violent movement of a victim’s head and neck. Whiplash also occurs with […]
Pedestrian Fatalities Increase Sharply
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the latest numbers, showing that pedestrian accidents involving vehicles has risen dramatically. In 2016, there were 5,987 pedestrian deaths caused by vehicular accidents. Pedestrian fatalities hit a low in 2009, but the latest tally represents a 48% increase in fatal pedestrian accidents. By examining these statistics […]