04Jan 2021 by Pat Geddie
Car Accidents Can Result in Catastrophic Injuries

Car Accidents Can Result in Catastrophic Injuries

Auto Accident
Car accidents can widely range in severity, as can the injuries that result. Some people are able to walk away from a crash scene with hardly a scratch. Others sustain injuries that are completely and forever life-altering. Crashes can result in catastrophic injuries, which are injuries that impact the functioning of your brain, spinal cord, or other body parts. Catastrophic injuries from traffic wrecks can include: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can cause long-term coma and permanent cognitive and physical impairmentsSpinal cord injury (SCI), which can result in permanent paralysis below the location of the injuryThird-degree burns, which might cause permanent disfigurement, loss of use of a body part, or even amputationAmputation, which removes an extremity, appendage, or limb These injuries require immediate trauma care and emergency transportation with the…
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28Sep 2020 by Pat Geddie
How Much is Your Car Accident Claim Worth?

How Much is Your Car Accident Claim Worth?

Auto Accident
Of course, if you know someone else should be liable for your car accident losses, it is only natural to wonder how much compensation you might receive. This is a highly specific calculation, and no attorney should give you a concrete answer without first carefully evaluating your individual circumstances. That being said, you might get an idea of what your claim might be worth by examining your various losses. In a car accident claim, injured claimants often seek financial recovery for the following, among other losses: Medical expenses - If you add up all the medical bills for treatment you already received, you can get an idea of the compensation you deserve for medical expenses. However, if you are not finished with your medical treatment, or you need ongoing treatment…
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28Sep 2020 by Pat Geddie
Possible Corporate Liability for Car Accidents

Possible Corporate Liability for Car Accidents

Auto Accident
When you think of a car accident case, you might first think of an injured accident victim filing an insurance claim against another driver who caused the crash. While most car accidents are the fault of negligent drivers, not all cases involve a claim against a single individual and their insurer. Instead, in some cases, a corporation or another type of business might be liable for your injuries and losses stemming from a crash. Employers Many people drive for a living, and there is the risk they might make a mistake and cause an accident while on the job. If someone is negligent while working, the law holds their employer strictly liable for any harm that resulted. For example, if a truck driver hit you while making a delivery, you…
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28Sep 2020 by Pat Geddie
Drones Can Help with Car Accident Evidence

Drones Can Help with Car Accident Evidence

Auto Accident
In recent years, you might notice more and more small, buzzing flying objects around Beverly Hills. These drones can help with real estate, deliveries, agriculture, and more. Did you know that drones might also help collect important car accident evidence? Following a car accident, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible. This information can determine how the collision happened, whether one or more drivers violated the law, and who was liable for the crash, among other things. However, it takes time for law enforcement to examine and record every inch of an accident scene, and this often causes disruptions in traffic. Such disruptions commonly lead to further accidents, which might be avoided had the evidence collecting happened quicker. When a drone is used at an accident scene,…
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28Sep 2020 by Pat Geddie
Car Accidents on Halloween

Car Accidents on Halloween

Auto Accident
Halloween can be a fun and spooky time for adults and kids alike, and every October 31st, you can spot costumed revelers throughout Beverly Hills. Unfortunately, Halloween festivities can also increase your risk of involvement in a serious car accident. Let’s look at some of the ways how. Drunk Drivers Most celebrations involve the consumption of alcohol, at least for some. As a result, there are often more drunk drivers out on the roads around Halloween than there are at other times of the year. And, as well all know, drunk drivers are much more likely to cause accidents. New Traffic Patterns When people are out and about for a holiday, it can cause new and unfamiliar traffic patterns than can cause people to make mistakes. This is particularly true…
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31Mar 2020 by Pat Geddie
Car Accidents Can Still Happen during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Car Accidents Can Still Happen during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Auto Accident
In recent weeks, most of our thoughts and concerns have been consumed by the COVID-19 threats in California, across the United States, and across the world. However, the spread of the coronavirus does not negate the chances of other types of medical issues arising. Car accidents can still occur during a pandemic, and they can still result in serious injuries. Even with strict stay-at-home orders in California, many people are considered to be essential employees and need to go to work on a regular basis. Other people still need to buy groceries, visit the pharmacy, or attend medical appointments for other issues. In addition, commercial drivers are still working to keep our stores stocked and deliver packages to our homes. Many people are still delivering food, so others do not…
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