05Jul 2022 by Pat Geddie
Lesiones Comunes de Peatones

Lesiones Comunes de Peatones

Personal Injury
Los peatones son excepcionalmente vulnerables a lesiones graves e inmensas pérdidas cuando se lesionan en accidentes de tránsito, y los accidentes de peatones que involucran a personas mayores de 65 años están aumentando en California. Si la negligencia de un automovilista lo deja a usted o a su ser querido lesionado en un accidente de peatones, busque el asesoramiento legal de un abogado con experiencia en accidentes de peatones de Beverly Hills.. Accidentes de Peatones El California Office of Traffic Safety informa que, si bien la tasa de accidentes de peatones disminuyó ligeramente en 2019 (sobre 2018), experimentó un aumento más significativo para los peatones mayores de 65 años. Baste decir que, cuando va a pie, corre un riesgo más considerable y debe siempre haga de la seguridad su principal…
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05Jul 2022 by Pat Geddie
Errores de Conductores de Camiones Comerciales

Errores de Conductores de Camiones Comerciales

Personal Injury
Los accidentes de camiones son algunos de los accidentes más violentos, aterradores y peligrosos en nuestras carreteras y, a menudo, son causados por errores por parte de los conductores de camiones. Si se encuentra en la difícil posición de ser lesionado por la negligencia de un conductor de camión, no debe retrasar la consulta con un abogado experimentado en accidentes de camiones de Beverly Hills. Los accidentes de camiones están en aumento La Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) comparte las siguientes estadísticas, que demuestran que los accidentes de camiones peligrosos van en aumento: ● La cantidad de camiones involucrados en accidentes fatales aumentó un 2 por ciento de 2018 a 2019. ● La cantidad de camiones involucrados en accidentes que causaron lesiones aumentó un 6 por ciento de 2018…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Common Pedestrian Injuries

Common Pedestrian Injuries

Personal Injury
Pedestrians are exceptionally vulnerable to serious injuries and immense losses when they are injured in traffic accidents, and pedestrian accidents involving those over the age of 65 are on the rise in California. If a motorist’s negligence leaves you or your loved one injured in a pedestrian accident, seek the legal counsel of an experienced Beverly Hills pedestrian accident attorney. Pedestrian Accidents  The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that while the rate of pedestrian accidents decreased slightly in 2019 (over 2018), it experienced a more significant increase for pedestrians over the age of 65. Suffice to say that, when you are on foot, you are at more considerable risk and should always make safety your top priority. Common Injuries Experienced by Pedestrians  While pedestrians can incur nearly any kind…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Drunk Drivers Cause Injuries in Beverly Hills

Drunk Drivers Cause Injuries in Beverly Hills

Personal Injury
It likely comes as no surprise that drunk drivers are exceptionally dangerous drivers who cause some of the deadliest accidents on our roadways. Beverly Hills is known for its fabulous restaurants and nightlife, which lends itself to increased drunk driving rates. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a drunk driver, an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney can help. The Stats The California Office of Traffic Safety shares that there were 1,066 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2019 alone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports the following alcohol-related statistics: Every day in the United States, about 32 people lose their lives to drunk drivers.In 2020, there was an immense increase of 14 percent in the number of drunk driving fatalities (over 2019). In…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
RV and Motorhome Accidents

RV and Motorhome Accidents

Personal Injury
There is something to be said for heading out on the open road with all the comforts of home in tow. However, when recreational vehicles are involved in accidents, their immense size helps to ensure that they are very dangerous accidents. If a negligent motorist behind the wheel of a recreational vehicle leaves you injured, consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills RV and motorhome accident lawyer sooner rather than later is in your best interest. Manning a Recreational Vehicle Safely Requires More Care When a motorist climbs behind the wheel of an RV or motorhome, he or she takes on the immense responsibility of driving the massive machine safely – in relation to all the other vehicles out there. These small homes on wheels are more difficult to drive safely…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Proving a Premises Liability Claim

Proving a Premises Liability Claim

Personal Injury
Premises liability claims relate to accidents that occur on the premises of commercial properties that their owners or managers fail to adequately maintain. Slip and fall accidents are a common example. The accidents that lead to premises liability claims are often very serious. If you’ve suffered an injury that was caused by a commercial property owner’s negligence, it’s time to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills premises liability attorney. The Elements of Your Premises Liability Claim In order to bring a successful premises liability claim, you must demonstrate that specific elements apply, including: You were at the property as an invited guest. Whenever we enter businesses where they welcome trade – such as stores, restaurants, medical facilities, and much more – as customers, clients, or patients, we are considered invited…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
How Does Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Happen?

How Does Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Happen?

Personal Injury
There are few civil claims that are as disturbing as those related to a loved one being harmed by nursing home neglect or abuse. Nursing homes are in the business of helping the most vulnerable among us live fuller, more well-rounded lives, and when an aging resident is harmed by either neglect or abuse in the process, it is devastating – but more common than you may realize. If your aging relative has suffered as a result of nursing home neglect or abuse, don’t delay reaching out and consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills nursing home neglect/abuse attorney. Nursing Home Neglect While nursing home neglect lacks the element of intention involved in nursing home abuse, the effects can be just as damaging. The residents of nursing homes require care, and…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Burn Injury Claims

Burn Injury Claims

Personal Injury
While personal injury law covers a wide range of frightening accidents that lead to painful injuries, few are more so than those that cause burn injuries. Serious burn injuries can cause systemic health concerns that are life altering. If someone else’s negligence causes you to suffer a burn injury, turn to the professional legal guidance of an experienced Beverly Hills burn injury attorney. Burn Injuries Burn injuries are among the most painful injuries you can suffer, and the associated damage can be far more serious than external burns alone. A serious burn can damage the underlying muscle, ligaments, and tendons in the affected area and can even damage the underlying bone. Further, life-threatening infections, such as sepsis are closely associated with serious burns. Additional complications can include: Permanent disfigurementThickening and…
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15Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
LOS PEATONES PUEDEN SER GOLPEADOS EN LOS CRUCES PEATONALES

LOS PEATONES PUEDEN SER GOLPEADOS EN LOS CRUCES PEATONALES

Personal Injury
Si cree que los accidentes de peatones solo ocurren cuando los peatones cruzan la calle imprudentemente o se ponen en peligro, se equivoca. El hecho es que muchas lesiones de peatones que resultan de accidentes que involucran vehículos motorizados ocurren cuando un peatón está ejerciendo su derecho de paso al cruzar un cruce de peatones, y un automovilista comete un error de juicio o no presta atención o está intoxicado y no se detiene o evita atropellar a ese peatón. Solo en el 2006, hubo 5,000 muertes reportadas por peatones arrollados mientras cruzaban un cruce de peatones. Solo en California, 893 peatones murieron en las carreteras de California solo en 2018. Además, la tasa de muertes de peatones en accidentes de tránsito en California es un 25 % más alta…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
PEDESTRIANS CAN GET HIT IN CROSSWALKS

PEDESTRIANS CAN GET HIT IN CROSSWALKS

Personal Injury
If you think that pedestrian accidents only occur when pedestrians jaywalk or otherwise put themselves in harm's way, you are mistaken. The fact is that many pedestrian injuries resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles occur when a pedestrian is exercising their right of way in traversing a crosswalk, and a motorist makes an error in judgment or is inattentive or intoxicated and fails to stop or avoid hitting that pedestrian. In 2006 alone, there were 5,000 reported deaths from pedestrians being hit while crossing a crosswalk. In California alone, 893 pedestrians were killed on California roadways in 2018 alone. Furthermore, California's pedestrian fatality rate in traffic accidents is a whopping 25% higher than the national average of all states, and no single state has more pedestrian fatalities from roadway accidents…
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