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16Sep 2021 by Pat Geddie

Necesita una Licencia Especial para conducir un Camión

Todo conductor de camión comercial necesita una licencia de conducir comercial (CDL) para conducir sus camiones si operan a través de las fronteras estatales. Anteriormente, cualquier conductor con una licencia de conducir válida conducía un vehículo comercial. Sin embargo, las cosas cambiaron en 1986 luego de la promulgación de la Ley de Seguridad de Vehículos Motorizados Comerciales. Esta legislación requiere que todos los conductores de vehículos comerciales que operan en las carreteras interestatales obtengan una licencia de conducir comercial. La ley ha mejorado la seguridad vial al otorgar a estos conductores suficientes calificaciones y capacitación. Siga leyendo para saber por qué una licencia de conducir comercial es fundamental. Qué vehículos requieren una licencia de conducir comercial Cada conductor opera un vehículo comercial, como un tractor con remolque, semirremolque, camión volquete…

16Sep 2021 by Pat Geddie

Los Camiones de Reparto pueden Golpear a los Peatones

Personal Injury

Los camiones de reparto desempeñan un papel esencial en nuestra economía moderna. Desafortunadamente, también pueden golpear y herir gravemente a los peatones. No es de extrañar que los camiones grandes causen miles de muertes de peatones al año. Los camiones grandes representan aproximadamente el 15% de todos los accidentes mortales de Camiones. En muchos casos, las víctimas y los familiares sobrevivientes tienen derecho a una compensación por sus pérdidas después de un accidente peatonal que involucró a un camión de reparto. Quién asume la responsabilidad cuando los camiones comerciales golpean a los peatones Cuando los camiones de reparto golpean a los peatones, varias partes podrían ser potencialmente responsables de las pérdidas de las víctimas, que incluyen: ● El conductor ● La empresa responsable del funcionamiento del vehículo. ● El fabricante…

16Sep 2021 by Pat Geddie

Qué sucede cuando un conductor se pasa un semáforo en rojo

Auto Accident

Muchos conductores imprudentes pasan los semáforos en rojo, arriesgando la vida y el bienestar de ellos mismos y de todos los que los rodean. En un esfuerzo por frenar este problema, muchos municipios han instalado cámaras de luz roja para detectar a los morosos. Estas cámaras disparan a los infractores varias veces cuando atraviesan las intersecciones. El Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) dice que las cámaras han reducido significativamente los accidentes fatales en un 21% por ciento en las grandes ciudades. Desafortunadamente, los conductores continúan pasando los semáforos en rojo, a menudo con consecuencias desastrosas. Si ha resultado lesionado por un conductor que se pasó un semáforo en rojo, es muy probable que tenga derecho a una compensación. Para obtener más información, llámenos hoy para programar una evaluación de…

08Sep 2021 by Pat Geddie

Injuries that Require Surgery

Personal Injury

Millions of Americans suffer different minor and life-threatening injuries annually. Additionally, they can occur while playing or working, on the roads, at home, or even relaxing indoors. In most cases, accidental injuries are minor and resolve on their own with minimal care. That said, some injuries are serious and require surgery to repair. If you sustained injuries that required surgery in an accident, there is a good chance that you are entitled to compensation for your losses. Call our office to discuss your case with an experienced Beverly Hills personal injury attorney. Common Injuries Needing Surgery The following injuries may require a patient to undergo expensive surgeries to cure. Internal organ damage - Some accidents can puncture lungs and other vital body organs, necessitating surgeries. Such injuries can also trigger…

08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie

How Brain Injuries Affect Children

Personal Injury

Did you know that brain injuries send some 435,000 children under 15 to the emergency department? In many cases, brain injuries can have a severe impact on children’s health, quality of life, and cognitive development. When brain injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, victims can recover compensation for their injury-related losses. To learn whether your child is entitled to compensation, call our office today to speak to an attorney. What Causes Brain Injuries? Children can suffer brain injuries in a wide variety of accidents. Some of the most common include: Accidents related to sportsFallsCar, truck, or motorcycle accidentsBicycle accidents How Brain Injuries Affect Kids Brain injuries affect kids in many ways. Some effects can be short, others long-term, and even lifelong. Some of the ways that brain injuries can…

08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie

How is a Brain Injury Diagnosed?

Personal Injury

Diagnosing a brain injury is critical to determining a course of treatment. A proper diagnosis can help a victim recover faster and prevent further complications. Regardless of the diagnosis, anyone who has suffered a brain injury should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. In many cases, victims are entitled to compensation for their brain injury-related losses. Brain Injury Diagnosis Doctors use different ways to diagnose brain injury in children and adults. Some of the most common include: Speech, language, or cognition tests - A doctor can use these tests to identify some brain injuries. The tests show if and to what extent the injury has affected a person’s ability to speak, read, and remember things. Computerized tomography (CT) scan - CT scans often are employed when doctors suspect…

08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie

Wrongful Death Can be Due to Violence

Wrongful death

Violence causes thousands of wrongful deaths in the US, often at the hands of violent criminals and trigger-happy law enforcement agents. Reliable statistics show that police shootings are increasing, with the police shooting 523 civilians in the first six months of 2021 alone. So, what can family members of these fallen citizens do? They can hire a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney and file a claim for wrongful death compensation. What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Families of victims of violence may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to get justice for their loved ones and obtain compensation for their losses. Importantly, some violent acts that cause wrongful deaths are deliberate, while others aren’t. So long as a person was killed due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful…

08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie

Causes of Paralysis

Personal Injury

Paralysis is a medical condition in which a person loses control of part of his or her body. It is typically the result of damage of the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Paralysis also comes in different types. Medical experts categorize paralysis in the following ways: Complete paralysis: occurs when a patient loses full control over and feelings in an affected area. Partial or incomplete: occurs when a person retains some control over and feelings in an affected body area.Localized paralysis: happens when a particular body, like the face, hand, or feet, becomes paralyzed. Generalized paralysis: happens when different body parts are paralyzed, depending on where a patient’s spinal cord or brain is injured. Stay on this page to learn more about paralysis’ causes, symptoms, and available medical interventions. Common…

08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie

When is it Time to Call a Wrongful Death Lawyer?

Wrongful death

The family of any person who dies due to another’s negligence or wrongful act is likely entitled to compensation under California’s wrongful death statute. Some examples of incidents that often give rise to a wrongful death case include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, incidents related to medical malpractice, bicycle accidents, workplace accidents, and serious slip and fall accidents. So, who can team up with a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney to seek justice? The following persons may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim in California: The victim’s spouse.The victim’s children.The victim’s grandchildren. Keep reading to learn more. Timing is Everything California’s statute of limitations with regard to wrongful death lawsuits is two years. This means that anyone wanting to bring a claim must file it within two years of…

08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie

Injuries that Can Prevent You From Working

Auto Accident

Accidental injuries can leave victims with significant problems. From medical expenses to pain and suffering, preventable accidents often result in substantial losses. In some cases, victims are unable to work or earn a living after their accidents - sometimes permanently. Fortunately, California law allows people injured by the negligence of others to recover compensation for their economic and non-economic losses - including their lost income. To learn more and to find out whether you have a case, call our office today to speak with a Beverly Hills personal injury attorney. Various Injuries can Leave Victims with Temporary or Permanent Disabilities There are a number of injuries that can prevent you from doing your job, ranging from the minor to the severe. For example, if your job involves a significant amount…

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Necesita una Licencia Especial para conducir un Camión

Los Camiones de Reparto pueden Golpear a los Peatones

Qué sucede cuando un conductor se pasa un semáforo en rojo

Injuries that Require Surgery

How Brain Injuries Affect Children

How is a Brain Injury Diagnosed?

Wrongful Death Can be Due to Violence

Causes of Paralysis

When is it Time to Call a Wrongful Death Lawyer?

Injuries that Can Prevent You From Working

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