A personal injury claim is filed when a person suffers mental or physical harm as a result of another’s negligence. Personal injury claims are often complex cases because of applicable California laws. Nonetheless, filing a claim is essential for victims as it offers compensation, which is an indispensable resource for the healing process.Fight for the Compensation You DeserveIf you were injured as a result of another’s negligence, obtaining compensation can help you as you recover....
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/04/2020
Some people don’t think that broken bones are a serious injury. They imagine that a victim just gets a cast put on the affected limb and, within a few months, the bone heals, then life returns to normal. But, if those bones have been broken as the result of an auto, truck or workplace accident, the situation may not be that simple.In some cases, rehabbing a fracture might be as simple as that. However, in many cases, complications ensue. And when they do, accident victims can be permanently...
Posted by Dennis Wagner on 02/06/2020
If you recently lost a family member or a loved one because of another’s careless actions, California law may allow you the opportunity to recover financial losses caused by the wrongful death. While filing a wrongful death lawsuit may do little to ease your emotional burden, the claim can help you ease financial stressors associated with the sudden death of your loved one.Filing a wrongful death claim can be difficult and there are several elements that must be in place in order to be successful...
Posted by Sanford Kassel on 11/20/2019
Just as cigarettes were popular in the late 60’s, today, e-cigarette use, commonly known as vaping, has exploded in popularity. The source behind the widespread use of vaping is not exact and although vaping is meant for users over the age of 18, one thing stands clear – vaping is the most popular tobacco product among adolescents and young children.Within the last few years, vaping has drastically gained traction among users under the age of 25, which has caused the occasional...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 09/23/2019
Nearly six million motor vehicle collisions occur in the US every year, and approximately three million people get injured every year in car accidents. In most cases, the driver is at fault for the accident. While the victims of a car accident can sue the guilty driver (or their insurance company) to get compensation for injuries, getting the compensation is not an easy task and determining fault in a collision can get murky. The fault of the driver must be clearly established in the court to claim...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 08/13/2019
When a medical error occurs during surgery, it can have very devastating consequences for the patient. According to some reports, there are over 28 million surgeries that occur every year in the United States, and every year patients suffer at the hands of negligent doctors. Sadly, a study published by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that medical errors are the third leading cause of casualties in the country.Surgical malpractice occurs when a person has been injured because of the carelessness...
Posted by James Heiting on 07/29/2019
Whether you've suffered a slip & fall, were injured in a car accident or were bitten by a dog, many people are often left wondering if they have a personal injury claim against the liable party. It's actually fairly common to be involved in a collision or other incident and not feel the full effects of the trauma at the moment it occurs. Adrenaline, shock and human biology have ways of masking pain immediately following a traumatic event.However, over the next few days you can feel the...
Why is Reviewing Your Medical Records Important?“Looking at my medical notes helped me save my life.”In reviewing her own medical notes, Pamela Desalvo was inspired by the objectivity in looking at her PDF copy of all of her past medical histories and notes. The line “clinically morbidly obese” inspired DeSalvo to take action and begin her weight-loss journey to improve her health and overcome her weight-related issues.Reading that one line in her medical notes allowed for...
Posted by Boone Callaway on 07/15/2019
If you have been injured in an auto accident, it is likely that emergency services will arrive at the scene of the incident. Emergency services are dispatched to help ensure that you receive the medical care you need. If you have been involved in a minor accident, however, it is important that you seek medical attention regardless.After a car accident, many people will fail to recognize injuries due to the emotions that the victim will experience. Due to adrenaline or even fear, many drivers will...
Posted by Justin King on 12/12/2018