Common Injuries from Rollover Accidents and Crashes Although not the most common types of car accidents, rollover accidents are the most dangerous. A rollover crash is when a vehicle’s roof contacts the ground during a crash. It can cause occupants to be ejected or crushed. In 2018, rollover car accidents
July is National Fireworks Safety Month Fireworks caused over 12,000 injuries in 2017, with half involving children and teens, which required medical treatment. During the weeks around the 4th of July, the risk of an accident is highest, as 67% of fireworks-related injuries occurred from June 16 to July 16—so no wonder
What to Do After a Dog Bite According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 4.7 million dog bites occur each year. The vast majority of dogs never bite or injure humans. When a dog bite occurs, it often happens unexpectedly and, although bites are usually quick,
California Laws on Dog-Bite Liability California has “strict liability” laws regarding dog bites. These are covered under California Civil Code section 3342. In most instances, pet owners are liable for injuries caused by dogs, even if their animal had never been vicious, the owner didn’t know they were, or their animal instincts
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Impact on Personal Injury and Auto Accident Cases Coronavirus could impact the timeline of your personal injury case, and potentially even its value. The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of life. Many courts are closed and the U.S. economy has taken a serious hit. But you can still take
Los Angeles Roads More Dangerous for Cyclists Established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, May kicks off ‘National Bike Month’. This is a time to raise awareness about cycling safety and about the health benefits that biking provides. More people making a conscious effort to use non-motorized vehicles
Is It Safe to Bike During the Coronavirus Pandemic? May is National Bike Month. It has been observed since 1956; however, the coronavirus pandemic has left most of us to “shelter-in-place” and “stay-at-home” well into the spring. Yet, some officials have promoted exercise outdoors while practicing social distancing. Biking can help maintain
What Is Negligence Anyways? The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has topped 1 million, as of this article.1 Some of these have been the subject of negligence lawsuits, most notably those involving cruise ships and nursing homes. But what does negligence really mean? What is Negligence? From a legal standpoint,
10 Dangers of Springtime Driving According to NHTSA crash stats, the number of car crashes in the U.S. spikes in spring. While one would think driving conditions improve, there are still seasonal driving challenges that can make roads dangerous. More drivers on the roads is one factor. But here are 10 hazards
COVID-19 Lawsuits: Nursing Homes As the outbreak of coronavirus has quickly escalated into a pandemic, at-risk individuals (including the elderly and those with chronic conditions) are more vulnerable to serious complications from the virus. But are some nursing homes to blame for residents becoming infected? The global crisis has hit nursing homes
