As scooters have become more prominent on the streets of San Francisco and many other locations throughout the country, this raises personal injury questions about the dangers of scooter injuries. A lawsuit has already been filed by a group of disabled persons who allege that these scooter companies have failed to consider how the placement… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Injured
What Are Pain and Suffering Damages in a California Injury Case?
If you’re hurt in an accident and have sustained serious injuries, there’s no doubt that you want to explore recovery of your lost wages and medical bills. But what if you’re dealt with injury impacts on your life extending beyond these damages? California does allow for pain and suffering damages to be paid out to… Read More »
How to Appeal a California Workers’ Comp Claim
Were you recently hurt in a workplace accident and believe you’re entitled to benefits? Applying for workers’ comp does not guarantee that your claim will be approved, which is why many legitimately injured workers end up hiring a San Francisco workers’ comp lawyer to help them. The most important thing to remember is that you… Read More »
What Injuries Are Most Common in Workers’ Comp Claims?
Being hurt on the job can have a significant effect on your ability to move on with your life. If your job has made it impossible for you to go back to work for a certain period of time, you need to investigate your options for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Filing a workers’ compensation… Read More »
Construction Workers Are More Likely to Suffer Traumatic Spine Injuries
Construction workers already face some of the most serious risks of critical injuries and fatalities on the job, a new study shows that the risk of traumatic spinal injuries is highest for workers in the construction and transportation injuries. The project, led by researchers at the University of Sydney, looked at more than 800 cases… Read More »
Who is Most At Risk for Car Crash Injuries?
As a parent, you likely worry already about the possibility of a vehicle accident harming your children. Even when children are properly restrained in carseats, the potential for an accident to cause severe or developmental damage is present. This is what makes it so important that you investigate the scene of any incident and report… Read More »
Seat Use Is on the Rise: What Parents Should Know
Anytime that you are taking children around in your motor vehicle, you need to ensure that they have the best possible car seat. Fitting these car seats appropriately can minimize the chance of severe injuries or fatalities in the event of an accident. One of the most common mistakes made by parents as it relates… Read More »
What You Should Know About Car Seat Misuse
According to numerous research studies produced by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, parents fail to install or use car seats properly more than 59% of the time. Forward facing car seats are the most likely to be misused at 61% but those… Read More »
New NHTSA Crash Test Dummy Can Detect and Simulate Brain Damage
The crash test dummy has long been heralded as one of the best ways to determine the relative safety features of a vehicle. As the size, shape, and longevity of the American population has changed, however, researchers are calling for dummies more in line with what people actually look like and weigh. For that reason,… Read More »
New Study Shows That 43% Of Children Who Suffered Fatal Injuries in Accidents Were Improperly Restrained
A recent study found that up to 20% of children involved in fatal vehicle accidents were improperly restrained or not restrained at all. Child fatality rates in deadly car accidents vary tremendously from one state to another. However, the Centers for Disease Control has noted that seatbelt use across every age group is higher in… Read More »