12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Recovering from a Brain Injury from a Car Crash

Recovering from a Brain Injury from a Car Crash

Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain which is caused by an external physical force such as a vehicle accident, a gunshot wound to the head, or a fall. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were nearly 61,000 TBI-related deaths in 2019. Other data from CDC shows that over five years, the leading cause of TBI is falls (47%), which is followed by being hit by an object (15%) and automobile crashes (14%). However, not all TBI is obvious, as one can have a TBI without losing consciousness and may act as if they have not suffered this severe and life-altering injury. For example, people who have been shot have been known to go about doing things with…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Pedestrians Can Suffer Fatal Injuries

Pedestrians Can Suffer Fatal Injuries

Personal Injury
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian safety is not what one may ordinarily assume it is; rather, the latest statistics paint a grim picture as follow: In 2018, 893 pedestrians were killed on California roadways, which is a 26% increase from 2014.In 2018, More than 14,000 pedestrians were injuredPedestrian deaths in California rose 26% percent between 2014 and 2018Almost 7,500 pedestrians have died in California between 2009 and 2018California’s pedestrian fatality rate is nearly 25% higher than the national averageNo state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than California Those are staggering numbers and if you are reading this, you might have a loved one who has fallen victim and is now one or more of these statistics. At Jalilvand Law, we have experienced pedestrian accident…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Chronic Pain from Accident-Related Back Injuries

Chronic Pain from Accident-Related Back Injuries

Personal Injury
For those suffering from chronic pain, what you want to know is when the pain will stop and what you can do in the meantime to help cope with the pain. As to the first question, you are presumably being taken care of by medical professionals who can work to manage or eradicate the pain altogether. As to the second question, a Beverly Hills personal injury attorney can help you understand what your rights are and what you need to do. We will fight for you to make sure you are properly compensated for both your economic and non-economic damages. Economic Damages Economic damages are a monetary award given to a victim of an accident who incurred costs and expenses related to their treatment and often loss of income as…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Crashes Due to Speeding Drivers

Crashes Due to Speeding Drivers

Auto Accident
According to National Highway Traffic Safety, speeding has been a major factor in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities going back for more than 20 years. Put another way, speed kills. In 2019 alone, speeding was a contributing if not the sole factor in 26% of all traffic fatalities. Speed kills because it affects your safety regardless of whether you are driving at, below, or above-posted speed limits. For example, even if you are driving at the posted speed limit, the speed at which you are driving could be too fast for existing road conditions, such as during inclement weather, when a road is under maintenance, driving in unfamiliar places or through an area at night which is not well lit. Even if speed does not kill, it endangers…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
What to Do After a Truck Accident

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Truck Accident
Accidents are traumatic experiences that often leave people confused as to what to do, that is, assuming they have not been injured too seriously not to make a difference. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you should immediately take steps to ensure your rights are protected if you are able to. The things you do or do not do immediately right after a truck accident may have a positive or negative impact on your case, but if you act quickly and do what is necessary, that will always be helpful in pursuing a personal injury case, if the facts support one. Here are some of the things you should do immediately following a truck accident: Check the status of your passengers and others involved in the accident…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Injuries to Cyclists in Beverly Hills

Injuries to Cyclists in Beverly Hills

Personal Injury
The popularity of bike shares and riding for fitness that has been surging in California has also brought with it a somber statistic - from the year 2016 through 2018, more cyclists died in traffic accidents in California than during any three-year timeframe within the past 25 years. According to California Healthline, traffic accidents killed 455 cyclists in California from 2016 through 2018, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analyzed in the publication. Top Three Causes of Injuries to Cyclists 1.     Distracted Driving One of the leading causes of accidents, in general, is distracted driving, and cyclists are not spared from this danger from distracted drivers. Those behind the wheel when a vehicle is moving should only be focused on driving and nothing else. However,…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Steps to Take if You Lost a Loved One in a Crash

Steps to Take if You Lost a Loved One in a Crash

Personal Injury
The death of a loved one is a devastating experience. As your loved one has departed, there are many things that you must remain on top of, even as you mourn them. There are also costs and expenses that you must worry about, but with the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer, navigating the legal process to obtain compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one is made that much easier. Meanwhile, to help build a strong case for you to obtain compensation for the death of your loved one, there are certain things that you must do, which include the following: Gather Evidence The first step and as close to the accident that caused the death as possible is to gather all evidence you can, such as…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Truck Drivers Can Fall Asleep at the Wheel

Truck Drivers Can Fall Asleep at the Wheel

Truck Accident
Falling asleep on the wheel while driving is a major problem in the United States that in 2019 resulted in 697 deaths across the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For those who got lucky and were not killed or did not die following a drowsy driving accident, many still sustained serious injuries. Drowsy driving is the invariably dangerous combination of operating a motor vehicle as a driver and sleepiness or fatigue. This typically happens when a truck driver—or any driver for that matter -- has not slept enough, but it can also be the result of untreated sleep disorders, taking certain medications that cause drowsiness, drinking alcohol, or working the late-night shift. What We Can Do for You At Jalilvand Law, we have personal injury lawyers…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in California

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in California

Motorcycle Accident
California law makes it mandatory for all riders in the state to wear helmets. By riders, it means both drivers and passengers. The helmets must comply with state and federal law requirements, and the compliant helmets are required for both motorcycles and motorized bicycles. Although it is tempting to ride without a helmet to enjoy “maximum freedom” in the open air, it is against the law for anyone who does that, and this is simply for the protection of the riders and passengers. Unlike automobiles, motorcycles do not have protection equipment that has proven to reduce the risk of injury or fatality, such as airbags and seat belts. However, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,872 motorcyclists in 2017. NHTSA adds that had…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Drunk Drivers are Always a Risk on the Road

Drunk Drivers are Always a Risk on the Road

Auto Accident
Drunk driving is not only risky behavior, but also often deadly. It is also a crime with varying levels of punishment besides destroying lives. According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, there were 1,069 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in California in 2018, the latest year statistics are available. That number was 10,011 nationally. How Alcohol Impedes Driving Ability Alcohol affects the human body in so many ways, including reduction of the brain’s functioning ability, adversely affecting one’s thinking ability, reasoning as well as muscle coordination. All these are abilities that are essential for one to drive safely. As one’s alcohol levels rise in their system, the adverse effect on the central nervous system increases leading to the inability to safely operate a vehicle. This is because alcohol is directly absorbed…
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