Getting the Compensation You Need after a TBI
Being in an accident is traumatic enough, but if you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury—TBI—as a result it can be completely overwhelming. We all think we know how important the brain is—after all, it’s command...
5 Mistakes Not to Make if You’re in An Accident
At Tiemann Law Firm, we know that no one plans to be in a car accident. This traumatic experience can be a shock to the system, but it’s important that you keep your wits about you and not make mistakes...
Who Are the Most Distracted Drivers?
Car accidents caused by distracted driving are a serious problem in our state and across the country. Often, we focus on distracted driving education and prevention for young people who seem inseparable from their cell phones and other devices. However,...
Impaired Driving Continues to be on the Rise in CA
The latest statistics on driving impaired reveal an interesting statistic. While the number of fatal car accidents linked to drinking and driving seems to be down slightly, the number of drivers killed in accidents who were found to have drugs...
Bicycle Accidents Can be Complicated
In any type of accident, there are a number of factors that need to be investigated and considered when determining who’s at fault and who should pay for damages. Bicycle accidents, however, have some added layers of complications that a...
FAQ’s about Wrongful Death in a Car Accident
If you’ve lost a loved one in a car accident, no amount of financial compensation will ever begin to make up for that. There are, however, many current expenses and, if the victim was also the family breadwinner future ones...
You’ve Been in a Truck Accident—What Happens Now?
Following a traumatic truck accident, a victim is usually dealing with severe injuries. Close on the heels of the pain and suffering of the physical recovery from the accident comes frighteningly large medical bills. Seems like there’s a new one...
Daylight Savings Brings Spike in Fatal Car Accidents
It’s coming—one of the deadliest weeks of the year to be on the road. On Sunday, March 12th, we “spring ahead” moving our clocks up one hour for Daylight Savings Time. Recent studies have shown that this change is followed...
What to Do in Case of an Accident
Let’s face it. No one gets up in the morning and says, “I think I’ll get into in an accident today.” Whether you’re in a car, on a motorcycle or bicycle or just out walking, if you’re involved in an...
Walkers Beware
Recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that pedestrian accident injuries and fatalities continue to rise. California has the unfortunate claim of having the greatest number of pedestrian deaths of any state in the country. Experts say...