01Dec 2021 by Pat Geddie
Signs Of a Concussion After A Bicycle Accident

Signs Of a Concussion After A Bicycle Accident

Bicycle Accident
Even if you wear a helmet every time you are on a bike, you can still suffer head trauma and a concussion if you crash and fall off. Studies have found that nearly 25% of active cyclists in America who’ve been in a bicycle accident have suffered a concussion. Therefore, it is not an uncommon occurrence whatsoever, and you should be on high alert for any signs that you should seek medical help. For example, if you have blurred vision or ringing in your ears immediately after hitting your head, that is a red flag.  Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting are also fairly clear signs that you may have suffered a concussion in your accident. If you find yourself experiencing temporary memory loss after the accident, or if you’re having difficulties…
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01Dec 2021 by Pat Geddie
Tour Bus Accidents in Beverly Hills

Tour Bus Accidents in Beverly Hills

Bus Accident
Tour bus accidents are quite frequent in the Beverly Hills area, likely due to all the tourism the area gets. You can see many tour bus accidents in news reports - a lot of them involving an intoxicated or otherwise negligent bus driver.  For example, in a recent year, a tour bus driver caused an accident that left eight people injured, and the driver was arrested for driving under the influence. This is just one example of a frequent occurrence with tour buses in the Beverly Hills area.  The primary factors that seem to drive these frequent tour bus accidents in this area are intoxicated driving, distracted driving, or generally negligent driving by the bus driver. In some situations, the tour bus companies are not regulating the performance and conduct…
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10Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Was Your Child in a Pedestrian Accident on Halloween?

Was Your Child in a Pedestrian Accident on Halloween?

Personal Injury
Every year on October 31, hoards of pedestrians take to the streets to celebrate Halloween.  This increase in foot traffic is fun, but it also increases the risk to pedestrians of being involved in an injurious accident caused by a motor vehicle. The risks are higher due to both the increase in foot traffic on this specific day, as well as the fact that most people usually trick-or-treat at dusk or after dark. Drivers are not always paying attention and can hit pedestrians who might be difficult to see. Studies have shown that on Halloween, the increased risk of potential injury to pedestrians by vehicular traffic increases significantly. Data shows that most Halloween traffic deaths occur in residential neighborhoods, and a disproportionate amount of the deaths involved minors.  For example,…
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10Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Watch Out for Drunk Drivers Over the Holidays

Watch Out for Drunk Drivers Over the Holidays

Auto Accident
After Halloween, the holiday season gets into full swing. This means gatherings with friends and family, office parties, and other celebrations through the end of the year. During this time, the number of drunk drivers increases on the road, which increases the chances that your holidays will be ruined by a drunk driving crash and injuries. Statistics show that the risks of drunk driving fatalities increase by 129 percent on New Year’s Day, and this is only one of many upcoming holidays that brings with it drunk driving. No matter how safe you are, you cannot always avoid driving alongside drunk drivers. What you can do is watch out for signs that a driver might be intoxicated, including: Vehicles veering out of their intended laneSwerving or jerking of a vehicle…
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10Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
How Much Can You Get for a Car Accident Claim?

How Much Can You Get for a Car Accident Claim?

Auto Accident
What you can receive from a legal claim following a car accident depends on a variety of factors. Specifically, it depends on how severe your injuries were and the extent of your many losses. The more serious the accident and injuries, the larger the sum of money you might expect to receive from a claim arising out of that car accident. The only way we can know exactly what your claim is worth is for us to review your specific injuries and losses. Some losses are easier to calculate than others, and examples of losses that might factor into your claim include: Medical expenses - You can seek compensation for all of the costs of your past and future medical treatment. If you have not finished your treatment yet, calculating…
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10Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Are You Following Your Medical Treatment after a Crash?

Are You Following Your Medical Treatment after a Crash?

Auto Accident
After being in a car crash and sustaining injuries, you might begin a long road to recovery and rehabilitation. In order to ensure that you are allowing your wounds to heal as they should, it is important to keep up with your medical treatment long after your accident occurs.  This means following the doctor's orders, going to follow-up appointments, and continuing ongoing care, such as physical therapy, to continue the healing process.  This can affect your car accident injury claim as well, as the opposing party to your claim will be looking to make sure you are doing all you can to help reduce the severity and impact of your injuries. If you are doing nothing to help your injuries in the aftermath of the accident, additional complications can arise,…
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08Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Aggressive Driving in Beverly Hills

Aggressive Driving in Beverly Hills

Auto Accident
Aggressive driving poses a threat to drivers on the road all over American roadways and is particularly problematic in the Beverly Hills area. Aggressive driving can include reckless driving behaviors, such as irresponsible lane changes, excessive speeding, tailgating, and more. Such reckless driving obviously increases the risks to other drivers on the road, as the aggressive driver’s behavior increases the risks of an accident. Aggressive driving is also 100 percent preventable, and these drivers who take out frustrations by putting others at risk should be held fully accountable if they cause crashes and injuries. Aggressive driving can also include road rage. This involves behavior behind the wheel that intentionally puts other drivers in harm’s way. Road raging drivers might purposely hit other cars, run drivers off the road, or even…
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08Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Causes of Uber Accidents

Causes of Uber Accidents

Auto Accident
Nowadays, the roads are covered with vehicles used for ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft.  California has one of the highest numbers of Uber drivers on the road, with 209,000 reported in 2020. Such an increase in rideshare drivers on the road can lead to an increased risk of car accidents posed by those drivers. It is good to become acquainted with the leading causes of accidents involving Uber drivers so you can be more prepared to be a good defensive driver and avoid such risks. One of the most common causes of Uber accidents is distracted driving.  Uber drivers have to pay attention to their GPS the whole time they are driving their customers in order to get where they are going. This can take their attention off the…
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08Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Wrongful Death Claims Against Trucking Companies

Wrongful Death Claims Against Trucking Companies

Wrongful death
California has the second-most reported fatal truck crashes of any state, second only to Texas. If you lost a close family member due to an accident involving a truck driver, you may have a claim for wrongful death against the driver and the company that employed them.  Truck driving accidents are serious and can often lead to serious injury or death to those involved. When someone dies in a trucking accident, the law allows close family members to bring a wrongful death suit on their behalf. This wrongful death suit will, if successful, entitle the loved ones to compensation for the loss of the person’s life measured over a variety of ways.  Compensation can include pain and suffering, lost income, and other losses associated with the lost life and its…
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08Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
What to Ask at a Free Consultation with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

What to Ask at a Free Consultation with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle Accident
When getting a free consultation with a motorcycle accident attorney, there are several important questions you might want to ask. Foremost, you should inquire into the experience the attorney or the law firm have in handling these kinds of cases. You want a law firm that is well experienced in handling the type of case you're seeking representation for, and one that has an established record of successfully handling such cases.  Next to ask about is how the lawyer or law firm will go about handling your claim. It is good to get an idea of how many resources the law firm has at its disposal to use in working toward your financial recovery. Ask about what expert assistance they are capable of bringing in for your case when needed,…
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