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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

Motorcycle Crashes Can be Deadly

Motorcycle crashes killed 5,014 motorcyclists in 2019, only a slight decrease from 5,038 the previous year. Additionally, motorcyclists were approximately 29 times more likely than car passengers to die in an accident per vehicle mile covered. Below we discuss some reasons why these fatalities happen to motorcyclists, and why you call a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney who can help you and your family. Causes of Motorcycle Crashes The following factors cause motorcycle crashes and deaths, among others: Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns - Vehicles making left-hand turns threaten motorcyclists who might be in the path of the turning car. These collisions cause a significant number of crashes between motorcycles and cars. Head-On Collisions - Head-on collisions involving motorcycles and other vehicles constitute about half of all motorcyclist deaths, especially since…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

What Types of Accidents are Often Fatal?

Auto Accident

All traffic accidents have the potential to be fatal, although some carry higher fatality risks than others. Below are four types of road accidents with the highest fatality rates. If you tragically lost a loved one in any type of crash, don’t hesitate to contact a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney for help. The right lawyer can protect your rights and seek the justice and recovery you deserve following a wrongful death from a crash. 1. Rollover Crashes Rollover crashes usually involve high-profile vehicles, although smaller ones can also roll over. NHTSA data indicates that 85% of all rollover-related casualties result from single-vehicle accidents, and different factors can lead to these rollovers. For instance, speeding, making sharp turns, driving under the influence, and poor road conditions can cause vehicles to…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

Signs that You Might Have a Brain Injury

Personal Injury, Uncategorized

Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Also, objects that pierce the skull and damage brain tissues can cause these injuries. Brain injuries vary from mild to severe. Mild injuries temporarily affect the brain cells, while severe ones cause bleeding, bruising, and tearing of delicate tissue. Severe brain injuries can be life-threatening and cause lifelong impairments. Moreover, brain injury symptoms vary depending on the injury’s severity. The signs can be mental, behavioral, or physical. If someone else caused you this challenging and complex injury, you should speak with a Beverly Hills brain injury attorney about your rights. Physical Symptoms A person with a brain injury manifests different physical symptoms. Here are the leading ones. Lost consciousness that could last several minutes or indefinitelyPersistent headaches…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

Common Causes of Brain Injuries in California

Personal Injury

A report from the National Conference of State Legislatures revealed that some 2.8 million new brain injuries are recorded annually. These cases produce the following each year: 5 million emergency room visits282,000 hospital admissions50,000 deaths But what causes these brain injuries in California? Below are some common causes and how a Beverly Hills brain injury attorney can help you file a claim for possible compensation. Medical Malpractice Medical negligence can cause brain injuries. For instance, birth injuries, anesthesia errors, and surgical mistakes can injure a patient’s brain. These cases happen often, though medical institutions hardly accept liability unless a victim has an experienced attorney. Motor Vehicle Accidents Vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of brain injuries. These accidents include high-impact collisions like head-on crashes or even seemingly minor rear-end collisions.…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

How a Wrongful Death Can Impact Your Family

Wrongful death

Wrongful death refers to an accident that kills an innocent victim due to another person’s negligence. These deaths are prevalent in the U.S., with 130,557 accidental deaths occurring in one year alone. These figures translate to 41.3 deaths per 100,000 persons in the country. Many of these deaths leave families that are devastated and experiencing various forms of loss. Below, we discuss how these deaths affect families and the losses they incur. If you have been affected by a tragic loss, don’t hesitate to hire a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney to help you fight for compensation. Emotional Loss Most deaths cause emotional loss and pain to families. It can be even worse when the loved one’s death was preventable had someone acted responsibly. They can lose the support, companionship,…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

Complications from Paralysis

Personal Injury

Paralysis is a medical condition that occurs when one loses strength and control over a muscle or group of muscles in a given body part. The real problem does not stem directly from the muscles but from the nerve cell chains connecting them to the brain. Moreover, paralysis can lead to many complications and additional medical issues. If someone else caused your paralysis injury, learn how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you take legal action for your losses. Degrees of Paralysis Paralysis comes in various degrees, depending on severity. Paralysis can take any of the following forms: Partial: Here, a patient still has some control of their muscles.Complete: A patient loses 100% of their muscle function. It can either be permanent or temporary. Permanent: This occurs when…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

Treatment After an Accidental Amputation

Personal Injury

Amputation is the medical removal of a body part due to health reasons or the traumatic separation of a body part in an accident. Complete amputation involves the total removal of the affected body part, partial amputation removes much of the body part, but some of it remains on your body. In either situation, amputation can be extremely painful, traumatic, and life-altering. Accidental amputations require emergency medical care and often ongoing treatment for years to come. Once your health is stable, learn how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you if someone else was at fault for your injuries. Amputation Complications Just like all other medical issues, an amputation can develop complications requiring further treatment. Different factors determine the risk of an amputation developing complications. For instance, a…

20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie

What Burn Injuries Need Medical Treatment?

Personal Injury

Burns occur when electricity, radiation, sunlight, heat, chemicals, or other hot liquids or surfaces damage skin tissue. Most burns are accidental, painful, and can cause infection if not treated well. Annual estimates show that half a million Americans seek medical attention for their accidental burns each year. Burns come in different degrees, with each degree requiring suitable attention. Some burns require medical treatment, while others don’t. However, a doctor can determine a burn’s extent and prescribe appropriate treatment, and it never hurts to get a medical examination. Then, if you believe someone else caused your burns, find out how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you with a possible injury claim. Types of Burns Burns come in three primary levels, depending on their severity. Your medical provider can…

28May 2021 by Pat Geddie

Lesiones por Aplastamiento y Posibles Complicaciones

Auto Accident

Las lesiones graves por aplastamiento no solo afectan la extremidad. Esto incluso puede ser una lesión potencialmente mortal y puede tener ramificaciones de gran alcance. Esto podría resultar en un cheque de liquidación más grande cuando alguien más tiene la culpa del accidente. Cómo Suceden las Lesiones por Aplastamiento Por lo general, las lesiones por aplastamiento ocurren cuando una parte del cuerpo queda atrapada entre dos objetos pesados. Esto a menudo es el resultado de choques vehiculares o accidentes laborales. El cuerpo podría quedar atrapado debajo del automóvil antes de que la víctima sea liberada. Las lesiones por aplastamiento ocurren cuando hay una fuerza externa extrema en las extremidades o el torso. Esto da como resultado una compresión severa, que impacta el tejido interno. El problema es que el impacto…

28May 2021 by Pat Geddie

Cómo una Lesión Cerebral puede Afectar su Carrera

Auto Accident

Uno de los elementos comunes de los daños relacionados con accidentes es la pérdida de salarios. También se le puede pagar cuando una lesión por accidente reduce su capacidad de ganar dinero. Una lesión común que hace esto es una lesión cerebral (TBI). Así es como una lesión cerebral traumática podría dañar su carrera. Concentración Una lesión cerebral traumática podría afectar su capacidad de concentración. En cualquier profesión, debe poder pensar en lo que está haciendo. También es posible que no pueda pensar cuando está sujeto a estrés porque su lesión cerebral lo sobrecarga. Su capacidad para pensar podría verse afectada dependiendo de dónde se haya dañado su cerebro. Irritabilidad Las LCT también hacen que las personas se vuelvan irritables. A menudo, no pueden procesar las emociones de la misma…

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Motorcycle Crashes Can be Deadly

What Types of Accidents are Often Fatal?

Signs that You Might Have a Brain Injury

Common Causes of Brain Injuries in California

How a Wrongful Death Can Impact Your Family

Complications from Paralysis

Treatment After an Accidental Amputation

What Burn Injuries Need Medical Treatment?

Lesiones por Aplastamiento y Posibles Complicaciones

Cómo una Lesión Cerebral puede Afectar su Carrera

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