TL;DR: A Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) is a state-certified doctor who decides if your work injury is valid and how severe it is. The QME report can approve or deny benefits, and injured workers have 10 days to pick the...
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Eligible family members can file a wrongful death claim after a fatal scaffold accident in California. It applies when the negligence of a contractor, property owner, scaffold company, equipment maker, or another third party contributes to the incident. This civil claim is separate from workers’ compensation death benefits. It may...
Rear-end accidents often cause back, neck, and head injuries because of the sudden force from behind. The most common injuries...
Technology plays a major role in modern truck accident cases because trucks now record key crash data. This data can...
Cuts and lacerations are among the most common injuries in a machine shop setting. Crush injuries and amputations happen less...
A scaffold accident claim depends heavily on evidence that shows what caused the fall and who may be responsible. The...
Securing your dog in the back seat with a crash-tested harness, crate, or carrier is the best way to keep...
Yes, you should see a doctor immediately after a rear-end crash, even if you feel fine right now. After a...
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TL;DR: If you disagree with a QME report in California workers’ compensation, you can appeal and request a new evaluation. An unfavorable opinion can deny injured workers benefits by disputing a work-related injury or disability rating, and strict filing deadlines...
TL;DR: Traumatic brain injuries after car accidents can cause brain damage that leads to memory loss, coma, or permanent disability when symptoms do not appear immediately. Car crash victims may seem fine but swelling can worsen within hours, making prompt...
TL;DR:Yes, you can choose your body shop after an accident, and insurers cannot require you to use their preferred shop. Drivers who accept rushed or insurer-aligned repairs risk poor workmanship that affects safety and vehicle value, and delays can slow...
TL;DR: A workers’ compensation claim can take weeks for minor injuries or months to over a year for severe cases that involve disability disputes. Delays happen when insurers dispute that the injury is work related or challenge medical evidence, and...
TL;DR: Yes, a slip-and-fall lawyer can help you gather evidence, establish negligence, handle negotiations, and seek compensation for your injuries and related losses. Learn more about how an attorney can help with your slip-and-fall claim. Highlights: Photograph and video the...
TL;DR: The most common injuries from car accidents include whiplash, soft tissue damage, concussions, herniated discs, broken bones, and internal injuries. Drivers, passengers, and pedestrians can suffer lasting harm when another driver’s negligence causes a crash, and delayed symptoms or...
TL;DR: If you don’t agree with the doctor’s findings during your California workers’ compensation claim, you can request a second opinion, switch doctors (based on your MPN or HCO status), or seek an independent medical review. A workers’ comp attorney...
TL;DR: How long will it take to recover from a concussion depends on severity, but most people recover in 7 to 10 days. About 20 percent have symptoms beyond 6 weeks, and prolonged recovery can signal lasting brain injury that...
TL;DR: You can sue for a hiking accident if negligence caused your injury, even on a guided hike or public trail. Liability may fall on a hiking company, guide, or government entity if they failed to warn of hazards or...
TL;DR: Slip-and-fall cases are common in the U.S. and often lead to serious injuries when property owners fail to fix or warn about hazards. Victims must prove the owner knew or should have known about the danger and failed to...
TL;DR: The car accident settlement process starts with filing an insurance claim against the at-fault driver and proving negligence through medical records, bills, and crash evidence. If insurers dispute fault or damages, negotiations can fail and a lawsuit may follow,...
TL;DR: Bicyclists can be to blame for traffic accidents if they break traffic laws or ride negligently, and compensation is reduced by their percentage of fault. Cyclists often suffer injuries like brain trauma, and insurers use traffic violations and crash...
TL;DR: To report a hit-and-run accident in California, call 911 or local police immediately and provide details about the fleeing vehicle. If anyone is injured or damage exceeds $1,000, drivers must file an SR-1 with DMV within 10 days to...
TL;DR: You can sue for a hit-and-run accident in California if another driver’s negligence caused your injuries or emotional harm. Victims must prove fault, and most have 2 years to file a personal injury claim before losing the right to...
A hit-and-run crime occurs when a person does not stay at the scene of a motor vehicle accident and provide all other people with their personal information or render reasonable assistance. What happens with a hit-and-run accident in California? Like...
Driving distractions have become increasingly prevalent. With the rise of smartphones and other digital devices, drivers are more likely to engage in behaviors that take their attention away from the road. It is no surprise, then, that distracted driving is...
TL;DR: Employers are responsible for their employees’ car accidents when the crash happens within the scope of employment. If a worker injures others while doing job duties, the employer may share liability, with larger insurance policies covering the harm, and...
TL;DR: Self-driving vehicles can reduce car accidents by limiting human error and can shift liability to the manufacturer or software operator when the system fails. Drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians face injury risks if automation misreads hazards or backup drivers...
Settlements are common outcomes in most car accident cases because even when both sides in a legal case believe they have strong arguments, it is often better to agree to settle a case rather than take it to trial, which...
The summer months are the perfect opportunity to plan a family getaway. Although the COVID-19 pandemic may influence your destination and the activities you plan for your family, always evaluate the best practices for driving during the summertime. Understanding the...
Drivers who reach a specific age may begin to suffer physical and mental limitations that affect their driving skills. Drivers who are seventy years of age and above have higher fatal crash rates per mile traveled than middle-aged drivers, according...
Roundabouts are used throughout the country. If you travel across America, you will see an increasing number of roundabouts replacing traditional intersections everywhere. This change in road design became a popular trend, and the trend continues because of its positive...
TL;DR: Hit-and-run accidents in California can lead to criminal charges even if the driver was not at fault. Drivers or passengers who leave after injury face misdemeanor or felony charges and up to 4 years in prison when serious harm...
TL;DR: Headphones while driving in California are illegal if they cover both ears under Vehicle Code 27400, though 1 earbud is allowed during operation. Drivers and bicyclists who block both ears risk crashes, fines, civil liability if someone suffers serious...
TL;DR: Speeding increases car accident deaths by raising crash force and reducing reaction time, which makes serious injury more likely. Drivers, passengers, and pedestrians face higher risk because faster speeds mean longer stopping distances and greater impact energy, and speeding...
TL;DR: Acquired brain injuries are brain damage after birth caused by trauma or internal events, while traumatic brain injuries result from external blows to the head. They can harm drivers, workers, and children by disrupting oxygen or blood flow, causing...
The use of a lane departure warning system may prevent a significant number of traffic collisions in the United States, as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The lane departure warning technology was created to reduce the number...
Several safety innovations developed over the last fifty years have saved lives and reduced the rate of car accidents. One safety innovation that has had a profound impact on automobile safety is the airbag. During a car accident, airbags provide...
TL;DR: Safety belts reduce the risk of death in a car accident by up to 60% and prevented about 15,000 deaths in 2017. Drivers and passengers who do not wear seat belts face higher fatal injury rates and may weaken...