Paralysis caused by a car accident may result in damage to the victim’s legs, or both the legs and arms simultaneously. A car accident that causes injury to the spine, including the vertebrae, ligaments, discs, or to the spinal cord itself, often affects muscles and nerves below the injury site....
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Motor vehicle accidents are pretty common occurrences. Most of us have either seen a car accident or been in one of them. Still, there are some situations, areas, and times of the day where drivers are more vulnerable to experiencing a collision. Unfortunately, drivers cannot always prevent a car accident from happening....
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After an accident or injury, it is common for people to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you have been dealing with PTSD after an accident, you may be able to get compensation for the disorder in a personal injury lawsuit. And because this issue can be hard to comprehend for an average juror, you are able to bring an expert witness who can testify to explain the disorder. Depending on the case, this expert will be able to say whether the issue does or not does have a negative effect on your life....
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Accidents that result in an injury are often devastating and life-changing. The injuries a person could get in a car accident will often disrupt a person’s life and result in the person needing assistance to do everyday tasks they can no longer do themselves. The victims of an accident who has experienced a substantial amount of disruption to their normal lives should have an experienced lawyer, who is knowledgeable in care and assistance claims....
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As vague as this might seem, you are allowed by law to file an insurance claim for pain and suffering. This is completely separate from the lost wages or medical expenses you might claim. This is why it is important to seek medical treatment for your injuries after an accident – your car insurance company will more than likely not accept your claim if you don't. ...
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Bicycle accidents often result in serious, sometimes deadly, injuries. Lawsuits to recover damages for injuries inflicted in a bicycle accident with a car tend to involve just as many of the same issues that arise in any other auto accident lawsuit. Accountability for bike accident injuries often comes down to the carelessness of either the car driver's negligence or whether the cyclist was careless and caused or contributed to the accident....
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Everyone’s experienced some form of injury at some point in their lives. Of course, not every injury is a good enough reason to call a lawyer - many injuries are attributed to age, genetics, or an accident that was unavoidable. But when another person is legally at fault for the incident that led to you getting an injury, you may have a valid case and grounds to sue. ...
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In the moments after a car accident, it's understandably hard to think straight. But, it’s important to remember that the steps you take after a car accident can save lives, decrease injuries, help with fast settlement of your car insurance claim, and keep you out of trouble with the law. Many drivers don’t really know what they should do and end up making mistakes that can delay their right to get compensation from insurance companies and the other drivers involved after a car accident....
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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you have sustained an injury to your head because of an accident, you might want to consider, at some point, how much you would be prepared to accept when it comes to settling your claim with the at-fault party. Symptoms of a concussion are: Dizziness Fatigue Insomnia (or excessive sleeping) Irritability Sensitivity to light/noise Changes in behavior/emotions If the concussion was sustained by the carelessness or aggression of another and you start experiencing post-concussion syndrome, you could have grounds for filing a claim against the other party’s insurance company or they don’t have insurance, the at-fault party has the funds to pay. Though, when it comes to your claim, the voluntary settlement could be more cost-effective to you (and the defendant) because it can save both parties the time and cost of litigation. Since a concussion injury can be very critical and determining compensation for a head injury settlement can be difficult and is reliant on various factors. At One Law Group in Beverly Hills, our lawyers can help you understand the differences between special damages and general damages and how we can help you receive damages. Special damages are damages for which money is an equal substitute for what...
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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Driving can be viewed as a rite of passage for teenagers. Along with the independence and freedom associated with getting behind the wheel comes great responsibility. When you don’t follow the rules of the road, your right to drive can be taken away by the state, who has to ensure the safety of the general public. A study released by the AAA Foundation of Public Safety states that one in every five fatal crashes in the United States involves an unlicensed driver. So, there is a high chance that you will get involved in an accident with someone who has been driving without a license. Though it is illegal, the same rules of negligence will apply, and an unlicensed driver will not be considered at fault just because they are unlicensed. For instance, if you hit someone from behind and it ends up being a vehicle driven by an unlicensed driver, you (or your insurer) will still be at fault and responsible to pay for the damage to their vehicle and any claim for injury compensation. This situation becomes more of an issue in accidents with unlicensed drivers who are at fault and the insurance company of the vehicle they...
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