Personal Injury

Feb 13 2024

Hit Pause on Your Post: Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

When you’ve just been in a car accident and you’ve suffered an injury, you might feel the urge to share your experience with loved ones on social media afterward, and that’s understandable. Injuries can be traumatic, and connecting with those you care about is a natural coping mechanism. However, when you're pursuing a personal injury claim, hitting "post" could have unintended consequences. The [firm-name] wants you to know that sharing specific details online can potentially jeopardize your case, diminishing your chances of attaining just compensation....

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Personal Injury

May 24 2023

3 Ways an Attorney Can Help After an Accident

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, you’re most likely reeling from a host of physical and emotional issues. Dealing with doctor’s appointments and other medical providers to get the best care possible for your injuries, adjusting to the new limitations the accident has put on your life, and dealing with the trauma of being in an accident is more than enough to handle. Our experienced attorneys are here to help relieve your burden and care for all aspects of...

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Personal Injury

Dec 27 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injury Cases

At [firm-name], we have compassion for our clients. It’s distressing when you’ve been hurt in an accident and don’t know what to do next. Sometimes we find people are hesitant to contact a lawyer because they are overwhelmed or have mistaken preconceptions of what might be involved. Below are some frequently asked questions clients often have. Q: How much will it cost to hire an attorney to handle my personal injury case? A: At our firm, we know you are probably already overwhelmed with medical...

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Personal Injury

Jul 19 2022

Not All Injuries are Obvious

When someone is involved in a car, motorcycle, truck, or bicycle accident, there are usually clear signs of an injury: bleeding, a broken bone, road rash, loss of consciousness, etc. But internal injuries such as organ damage may not be immediately apparent. That’s one reason why it’s essential to get a medical examination as soon after an accident as possible. A physician will know where and how to look for injuries that aren’t visible. Getting an examination could save your life and provide important evidence should you decide to pursue...

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Personal Injury

Jan 20 2022

What Not to Say to an Insurance Adjuster

It is common to assume that the insurance adjuster handling your claim after an accident will be on your side and want to help you secure the best possible settlement to cover your medical treatment and additional expenses. Unfortunately, this is not generally the case. Typically, insurance companies want to save money by avoiding paying large settlements to accident victims. They investigate the incident to determine if their policyholder’s actions contributed to the claimant’s injuries. However, they might look for reasons to deny your claim...

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Personal Injury

Jan 20 2022

What Is the Discovery Phase of a Personal Injury Case?

There are several phases to a personal injury lawsuit. The money that you can recover can make a world of difference when you’re paying your medical bills and worrying about your lost wages. The better you understand the process, the greater your chances of success. When you work with a California personal injury attorney, you’ll have knowledge, success, and experience on your side. The decisions you make immediately after an accident are incredibly important to your personal injury case. You should get immediate medical help...

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Personal Injury

Jan 10 2022

What Documents Do I Need for my Personal Injury Case?

If you've been injured in an accident, you may need to gather documentation to negotiate with the at-fault party's insurance company or to prove your case in court. Proper documentation can be the key to a successful claim or litigation. An experienced California personal injury attorney can help guide you through the process of pursuing compensation and improve your potential for successfully recovering damages. If you've been injured because of someone else's negligence, it's up to you to prove the other party was at fault....

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Personal Injury

Jan 1 2022

What You Should Know About Requesting an Accident Report

Immediately after a car accident, it's easy to be overwhelmed and in shock. In California, you must report certain incidents to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If the police attend your accident, the reporting responsibility becomes theirs. This is true whether the local police department, sheriff's department, or Highway Patrol is on the scene. In this situation, you are not required to complete a separate accident report for the DMV. If you have pressing questions about your case, don't hesitate to contact us today....

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Personal Injury

Dec 10 2021

Five Ways to Prove Your Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can be caused by a car or bike accident, a medical error, a construction accident, or in many other ways. The effects of such an injury are often permanent and life-altering. The medical expenses for treatment and rehabilitation can seem impossible to repay. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be owed compensation for your injuries. When you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recover compensation, the insurance company and their attorneys will try everything in...

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Accident Attorney

Oct 12 2021

Dealing with a Brain Injury After a Car Accident

Unfortunately, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), is one of the more common and most serious types of injuries that can occur after a motor vehicle accident. A brain injury is defined as an injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not congenital, genetic, or the result of a degenerative condition such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. TBIs are usually caused by an external blow to the head or an object piercing the skull. Types of Damage Effects from a TBI can range from...

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