Crashes Due to Speeding Drivers

Crashes Due to Speeding Drivers

Auto Accident
According to National Highway Traffic Safety, speeding has been a major factor in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities going back for more than 20 years. Put another way, speed kills. In 2019 alone, speeding was a contributing if not the sole factor in 26% of all traffic fatalities. Speed kills because it affects your safety regardless of whether you are driving at, below, or above-posted speed limits. For example, even if you are driving at the posted speed limit, the speed at which you are driving could be too fast for existing road conditions, such as during inclement weather, when a road is under maintenance, driving in unfamiliar places or through an area at night which is not well lit. Even if speed does not kill, it endangers…
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What to Do After a Truck Accident

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Truck Accident
Accidents are traumatic experiences that often leave people confused as to what to do, that is, assuming they have not been injured too seriously not to make a difference. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you should immediately take steps to ensure your rights are protected if you are able to. The things you do or do not do immediately right after a truck accident may have a positive or negative impact on your case, but if you act quickly and do what is necessary, that will always be helpful in pursuing a personal injury case, if the facts support one. Here are some of the things you should do immediately following a truck accident: Check the status of your passengers and others involved in the accident…
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Injuries to Cyclists in Beverly Hills

Injuries to Cyclists in Beverly Hills

Personal Injury
The popularity of bike shares and riding for fitness that has been surging in California has also brought with it a somber statistic - from the year 2016 through 2018, more cyclists died in traffic accidents in California than during any three-year timeframe within the past 25 years. According to California Healthline, traffic accidents killed 455 cyclists in California from 2016 through 2018, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analyzed in the publication. Top Three Causes of Injuries to Cyclists 1.     Distracted Driving One of the leading causes of accidents, in general, is distracted driving, and cyclists are not spared from this danger from distracted drivers. Those behind the wheel when a vehicle is moving should only be focused on driving and nothing else. However,…
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Steps to Take if You Lost a Loved One in a Crash

Steps to Take if You Lost a Loved One in a Crash

Personal Injury
The death of a loved one is a devastating experience. As your loved one has departed, there are many things that you must remain on top of, even as you mourn them. There are also costs and expenses that you must worry about, but with the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer, navigating the legal process to obtain compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one is made that much easier. Meanwhile, to help build a strong case for you to obtain compensation for the death of your loved one, there are certain things that you must do, which include the following: Gather Evidence The first step and as close to the accident that caused the death as possible is to gather all evidence you can, such as…
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Truck Drivers Can Fall Asleep at the Wheel

Truck Drivers Can Fall Asleep at the Wheel

Truck Accident
Falling asleep on the wheel while driving is a major problem in the United States that in 2019 resulted in 697 deaths across the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For those who got lucky and were not killed or did not die following a drowsy driving accident, many still sustained serious injuries. Drowsy driving is the invariably dangerous combination of operating a motor vehicle as a driver and sleepiness or fatigue. This typically happens when a truck driver—or any driver for that matter -- has not slept enough, but it can also be the result of untreated sleep disorders, taking certain medications that cause drowsiness, drinking alcohol, or working the late-night shift. What We Can Do for You At Jalilvand Law, we have personal injury lawyers…
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Qué sucede cuando un conductor se pasa un semáforo en rojo

Qué sucede cuando un conductor se pasa un semáforo en rojo

Auto Accident
Muchos conductores imprudentes pasan los semáforos en rojo, arriesgando la vida y el bienestar de ellos mismos y de todos los que los rodean. En un esfuerzo por frenar este problema, muchos municipios han instalado cámaras de luz roja para detectar a los morosos. Estas cámaras disparan a los infractores varias veces cuando atraviesan las intersecciones. El Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) dice que las cámaras han reducido significativamente los accidentes fatales en un 21% por ciento en las grandes ciudades. Desafortunadamente, los conductores continúan pasando los semáforos en rojo, a menudo con consecuencias desastrosas. Si ha resultado lesionado por un conductor que se pasó un semáforo en rojo, es muy probable que tenga derecho a una compensación. Para obtener más información, llámenos hoy para programar una evaluación de…
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How is a Brain Injury Diagnosed?

How is a Brain Injury Diagnosed?

Personal Injury
Diagnosing a brain injury is critical to determining a course of treatment. A proper diagnosis can help a victim recover faster and prevent further complications. Regardless of the diagnosis, anyone who has suffered a brain injury should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. In many cases, victims are entitled to compensation for their brain injury-related losses. Brain Injury Diagnosis Doctors use different ways to diagnose brain injury in children and adults. Some of the most common include: Speech, language, or cognition tests  - A doctor can use these tests to identify some brain injuries. The tests show if and to what extent the injury has affected a person’s ability to speak, read, and remember things. Computerized tomography (CT) scan  - CT scans often are employed when doctors suspect…
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Causes of Paralysis

Causes of Paralysis

Personal Injury
Paralysis is a medical condition in which a person loses  control of part of his or her body. It is typically the result of damage of the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Paralysis also comes in different types. Medical experts categorize paralysis in the following ways: Complete paralysis: occurs when a patient loses full control over and feelings in an affected area. Partial or incomplete: occurs when a person retains some control over and feelings in an affected body area.Localized paralysis: happens when a particular body, like the face, hand, or feet, becomes paralyzed.  Generalized paralysis: happens when different body parts are paralyzed, depending on where a patient’s spinal cord or brain is injured.  Stay on this page to learn more about paralysis’ causes, symptoms, and available medical interventions. Common…
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Common Car Accident Injuries

Common Car Accident Injuries

Auto Accident
Car accidents can cause a variety of severe injuries, including those that can drastically alter the course of one’s life. In the most severe cases, victims may be unable to work or live without 24/7 medical care.  Some of the more common injuries you can sustain in a car wreck are detailed below. For more information, call our office today to schedule a free case evaluation with a Beverly Hills car accident attorney. Burns Burns are a common car accident injury, especially in cases where cars catch on fire or hot gases or liquids escape the engine compartment and enter the cabin. Traumatic Brain Injuries Car accident survivors can also suffer traumatic brain injuries if their heads come in contact with the car’s interior, the ground, or other objects. Back…
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Bus Driver Mistakes

Bus Driver Mistakes

Bus Accident
An FMCSA Commercial Motor Vehicles report shows that the United States has 30,000 commercial buses and 450,000 school buses registered. Although buses are essential in facilitating public and school transportation, some bus drivers are reckless and cause injuries. In fact, the FMCSA report indicates that 65,230 bus accidents occurred in 2018. Also, 230 fatal accidents involved buses. Buses crashes also injured 27,000 injuries to passengers or other motorists. If you suffered injuries in any type of bus accident, you need an experienced Beverly Hills bus accident attorney on your side. Common Bus Driver Mistakes Many bus driver mistakes cause injuries, such as: Drunk Driving - Drinking and not driving is known to be dangerous, but some bus drivers might engage in this illegal and dangerous behavior. Drowsy Driving - Some bus…
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