12Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Injuries to School Bus Passengers

Injuries to School Bus Passengers

Bus Accident
When you send your child to school on the bus, you expect them to arrive safely. Even if your child does not ride the school bus every day, they will likely ride the bus for field trips, sports games, and other school-sponsored travel. While school buses are relatively safe vehicles, they do crash, and the young passengers on board can suffer severe injuries. If your child suffered injuries in a crash, speak with a Beverly Hills bus accident attorney about your next steps. Serious Injuries to Bus Passengers Most bus riders do not wear seat belts or have any restraints. This means that if a bus crashes, passengers can leave their seats and fall onto the floor, hit windows, and contact other hard objects. This can cause traumatic injuries that…
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12Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Joint Injuries from Car Accidents

Joint Injuries from Car Accidents

Auto Accident
When you think of car accident injuries, you might think of concussions, spinal injuries, and similar conditions. However, one type of injury that is particularly common is damage to your joints. Joints can suffer dislocations, soft tissue damage, and other painful injuries that can require ongoing medical attention and keep you from working. Common Joint Injuries Some people see a car accident about to happen and brace themselves against the steering wheel or glove box for passengers. When the collision occurs, it can injure your wrists, elbows, or shoulders. Further, a car accident can jolt, twist, or stretch your lower body in unnatural ways, causing damage to your hips or knees. Some dislocations pop right back into place, but the tendons or ligaments might still have damage that requires treatment.…
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12Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Gathering Evidence for Truck Accident Claims

Gathering Evidence for Truck Accident Claims

Truck Accident
More than 500,000 large truck crashes are reported each year in the U.S., and many of these accidents are the fault of the truck driver or trucking company. In order to hold a trucking company liable for your losses from an accident, you must provide evidence of liability. This can be difficult to obtain, but a Beverly Hills truck accident lawyer can help. Some evidence that might help prove a truck accident claim includes: Black box dataHours of service recordsMaintenance recordsAlcohol and drug test results for the driver following the accidentPhotos of the truck damageTruck dashcam footage Call a Lawyer Right Away After a truck crash, you can bet the trucking company will send representatives to gather evidence of what caused the crash. If this evidence shows the driver or…
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12Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
What Causes Rollover Accidents?

What Causes Rollover Accidents?

Auto Accident
There are many types of accidents, and one of the most frightening is the rollover accident. A rollover happens when a vehicle flips onto its side, roof, or tumbles over several times. This is terrifying for vehicle occupants and often results in serious traumatic injuries. Some rollovers only involve one vehicle and no other vehicles crash. However, this type of accident can still be the fault of another party. Always have a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer review who might be liable for your crash. Some causes of rollovers include: Hitting a curb, pothole, or object that “trips” the wheels on one side of the vehicleOversteering or overcorrectingSwerving out of the way of another vehicle Running off the road onto rough terrainTaking a turn too fastA tire blows out Some…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Should You Call an Injury Attorney?

Should You Call an Injury Attorney?

Auto Accident
If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident of any sort, and that accident was someone else’s fault, it is time to contact an injury attorney. Whether it was intentional, such as someone attacking you or whether it was negligence that caused an accident, the law entitles you to a remedy for the injury or harm you suffer from someone else’s unjustified actions. To protect your rights, always contact a Beverly Hills personal injury lawyer for help immediately. The Injury Claim Process is Complicated After a car crash, you might think you can file an insurance claim and simply receive a check for your losses. After all, isn’t this what insurance is for? While this is how the system should work for car accident victims, it can be significantly more…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Road Rage Drivers Are Dangerous

Road Rage Drivers Are Dangerous

Auto Accident
When you get involved in a dispute on the road with a driver of another vehicle, you must take care to be cautious of individuals susceptible to road rage behavior. Road rage-prone drivers enter a state of mind that makes them unreasonable and often dangerous to deal with. They may begin to drive recklessly or dangerously and put you at risk when they are dissatisfied with your driving, they may become violent if you get into a dispute over a traffic or driving incident, and it is quite difficult to reason with them or calmly assess the situation. Road Rage In America What is worrisome about road rage is how frequently it occurs. According to one survey, in the year 2019, over 82 percent of people admitted to engaging in…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Do You Need to Go to The ER After an Accident?

Do You Need to Go to The ER After an Accident?

Auto Accident
After you’ve been in a car accident - or any sort of accident - your primary concern should be your health and wellness. Getting into an accident is often a startling event, and often your adrenaline begins pumping as you react to what happened. You may even enter into a state of shock. All these potential repercussions from an accident can dull your sense of pain and make you less cognizant as to whether you’ve suffered an injury or whether you feel any pain. You might not think you need to get medical attention right away, but this is a mistake. What To Do If You're Unsure About an Injury? After an accident, it is advised that you first get evaluated by EMTs or first responders to see if they…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
CAUSES OF HEAD-ON COLLISIONS

CAUSES OF HEAD-ON COLLISIONS

Auto Accident
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous motor vehicle accidents. In many instances, victims sustain extremely serious injuries. Head-on collisions do not occur in the absence of negligence by at least one driver, which means that injured victims can typically recover compensation. If you have been involved in any type of accident, you should contact our office today to speak with a Beverly Hills car accident attorney. Most Common Causes Of Head-On Collisions The underlying causes of head-on collisions are similar to other car accidents. Here are the leading reasons for these wrecks: Distracted driving: Talking on a cell phone and texting are some of the most dangerous distracted driving practices that drivers engage in on California's streets and highways. Eating and drinking, looking at a text, putting on makeup,…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
HIGHWAY CRASHES

HIGHWAY CRASHES

Auto Accident
It is always concerning to get into an automobile accident, no matter where it happens. Even accidents that occur at low speed can cause severe injuries under certain conditions. When accidents occur at highway speeds, the outcomes can be catastrophic. Anyone injured in a highway crash should contact a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Why Highway Crashes Are So Dangerous Highway accidents are among the most dangerous accidents one can be involved in. In California, they are particularly problematic with the high traffic volume on the highways and the dangerous speeds involved. For example, in 2016, there were over 6,500 fatal motor vehicle collisions in California. This is the second-highest state total in the country; only Texas had more. Nearly 39 percent of these fatal collisions…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
HOW THE POLICE CAN HELP AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

HOW THE POLICE CAN HELP AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

Auto Accident
California law requires anyone involved in an accident that causes injury to call the police. This mandatory obligation to call the police is not just a mere formality without any purpose; it is meant to ensure the resolution of any controversies over the accident to benefit the victims. The police can assist victims of a car accident in numerous ways, as will be detailed below. How The Police Help The police are often the first people on an accident scene. When they arrive, they can evaluate whether medical treatment is required for any of the injured passengers. In addition, they can make sure that the parties to the accident are civil and exchange information. For liability purposes, the police play a crucial role in assisting those involved in a car…
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