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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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Cómo una Fractura puede Alterar su Vida

Cómo una Fractura puede Alterar su Vida

Auto Accident
Las fracturas son una lesión común que puede no tener síntomas a largo plazo y, con el tratamiento adecuado, la mayoría de las fracturas se curan rápida y fácilmente. Un hueso roto suele tardar de cuatro a ocho semanas en sanar, según la salud y la edad del paciente, así como la ubicación y la gravedad de la fractura. Sin embargo, existen algunas fracturas que pueden tener un impacto a largo plazo en su cuerpo, así como en su vida. Por lo general, el tiempo que tarda la fractura en sanar depende del tipo de fractura experimentada y la cantidad de daño que se ha hecho al hueso, así como a los ligamentos y músculos circundantes. Aquí hay cinco efectos a largo plazo de las fracturas óseas: ● Daño a…
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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Choques Fatales de Camiones

Choques Fatales de Camiones

Auto Accident
La conducción de camiones es uno de los trabajos más dominantes en el estado de California, pero también es una ocupación peligrosa y arriesgada. Los camiones soportan grandes cantidades de peso cuando transportan carga, su tamaño los vuelve inestables mientras están en la carretera y los conductores de camiones tienen una cantidad limitada de visión mientras conducen por las carreteras pobladas de California. No es de extrañar que California haya promediado más de 250 muertes por accidentes de camión por año, y en 2020, los accidentes de camiones grandes representaron 10% de todas las muertes vehiculares en nuestro estado. En California, las carreteras I-5 e I-10 por sí solas tienen un promedio de más de mil accidentes de camiones por año. Debido a su gran tamaño, los camiones involucrados en…
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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Todas las lesiones de columna causadas por choques causan parálisis

Todas las lesiones de columna causadas por choques causan parálisis

Auto Accident
Una lesión de la médula espinal (SCI, por sus siglas en inglés) es un daño al conjunto compacto de células y nervios que envía y recibe señales del cerebro hacia y desde el resto del cuerpo. La médula espinal se extiende desde la parte inferior del cerebro hasta la zona lumbar. Las lesiones de la médula espinal pueden ser causadas por una lesión directa a la propia médula espinal o por daño a los tejidos y huesos (vértebras) que rodean la médula espinal. Este daño puede resultar en cambios temporales o permanentes en la sensación, el movimiento, la fuerza y las funciones corporales debajo del sitio de la lesión. La pérdida esperada de la función motora y el grado de parálisis que se puede esperar de una lesión de la…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
When Is It Time To Call A Car Accident Attorney?

When Is It Time To Call A Car Accident Attorney?

Auto Accident
When you are injured in a car accident, your first priority should be your safety and getting the medical care you need for your injuries.  The second task you must undertake as a victim is gathering as much evidence about the crash scene and its cause as possible, including giving the police your side of the story to go in the report. After all of this, it is time to contact a car accident attorney in order to ensure you protect your rights to a legal claim arising from the accident. Whether you sustain an injury immediately after the accident occurs or whether you only start to feel an injury days later following the accident, the discovery of an injury means it is time to contact an attorney who handles…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Do All Spinal Injuries from Crashes Cause Paralysis?

Do All Spinal Injuries from Crashes Cause Paralysis?

Auto Accident
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the tight bundle of cells and nerves that sends and receives signals from the brain to and from the rest of the body. The spinal cord extends from the lower part of the brain down through the lower back. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by direct injury to the spinal cord itself or from damage to the tissue and bones (vertebrae) that surround the spinal cord. This damage can result in temporary or permanent changes in sensation, movement, strength, and body functions below the site of injury. The expected loss of motor function and degree of paralysis one can expect from a spinal cord injury hinges on where along the spinal cord the injury occurred and the severity of the injury.  Not…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Will You Be Hospitalized After a Car Crash?

Will You Be Hospitalized After a Car Crash?

Auto Accident
If you go to the emergency room for injuries from a car crash, will the doctors keep you in the hospital? This will depend on the nature of your injuries, as patients with catastrophic injuries will often need constant medical care in the days following the accident. Other patients might go home with a treatment plan they need to follow. Some reasons that a patient might have to stay in the hospital include: They are unconscious or in a comaThey need emergency surgery or surgery in the coming daysInfection monitoring and prevention with burns or similar injuriesInternal organ damageTo monitor and control brain or spinal swellingTo monitor and control internal hemorrhaging A patient might be admitted to the general hospital or the intensive care unit (ICU). Hospitalization can be costly,…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Distracted Driving is a Public Safety Issue

Distracted Driving is a Public Safety Issue

Auto Accident
According to Go Safely California, nearly 60% of California drivers surveyed in 2019 said they had been hit or nearly hit by a driver who was talking or texting on the phone. Nationally, 3,166 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017, the most recent year statistics are available. Distracted driving is a very serious and dangerous problem that is not limited to talking or texting on a cell phone. There are all manner of behaviors drivers engage in that end up distracting them from focusing on driving and often causing accidents. Some of these other distractions besides talking on the phone and texting include the following: ·                   Eating and/or drinking ·                   Having exciting conversations with other passengers ·                   Reading books and other…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
What are Your Rights if a Drunk Driver Killed Your Spouse?

What are Your Rights if a Drunk Driver Killed Your Spouse?

Auto Accident
More than 10,000 people in the United States die each year in crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than ten percent of those fatalities occurred here in California. If your spouse is one of those unfortunately killed by a drunk driver, this information may be useful to you in understanding what you need to do during this difficult time. If your spouse was killed by a drunk driver, then California law entitles you as a surviving spouse compensation for the negligent killing of your spouse. Though in a grieving period which is often difficult and too emotional, it is important to talk to an experienced wrongful death lawyer who can explain to you what your rights are. The Right to…
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12Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run?

What Happens After a Hit-and-Run?

Auto Accident
California law defines a hit and run offense as when a person: Leaves the scene where he or she hit another vehicleFails to identify themselves fully to the other driver or others involvedDamages property or causes injury to another person Hit and runs are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. A crash is a misdemeanor if it only causes damage to property. However, if the hit-and-run crash causes injury, then it is classified as a felony. These categories hold notwithstanding how serious or minor the accident is. The misdemeanor/felony classification applies the same without regard as to who is at fault in the hit and run crash, the amount of damage done, or even how severe the injuries are. Recovery of Damages After Hit and Run One of the primary…
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