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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Erb’s Palsy

2017-11-07T21:42:06-08:00May 4th, 2017|Categories: Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

What is Erb's Palsy and why do people often sue over it? Erb's palsy happens during birth-- it's a disorder that often results in weakness of the arm of a baby or in worse cases paralysis. In properly conducted births, this does not occur because it usually only occurs as a result of malpractice. If your baby is suffering from this condition as a result of negligence, you need to consult a medical malpractice attorney.  Erb's Palsy has been the driving force behind a number of medical malpractice suits, and the number is not likely to stop climbing anytime soon. It happens as a result of a stretch injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that branches out with the nerves of the arm. It's located close to the neck and [...]

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Payas Payas & Payas Gets $1.5 Million Verdict

2017-11-07T21:43:47-08:00April 28th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|

Young mother of 3 was stopped at a red light when she was rear ended by a careless driver. As a result, she sustained a spinal injury and shoulder injury. Years later she would undergo surgery to the shoulder and will need neck surgery in the future to repair a herniated disc.  Defense argued the crash was minor showing no visible damage to her vehicle and that her injuries were only minor and the need for surgery was unrelated to the crash. We needed to show the jury how her injuries were permanent and solely caused by the crash and that compensation for her injuries, medical expenses and pain and suffering was justified.  After a 5 day trial,  a jury returned a verdict for 1.5 million in order to compensate her for her [...]

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Talking with a Lawyer about Mesothelioma

2017-11-07T21:46:04-08:00April 25th, 2017|Categories: Mesothelioma, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Have you or someone that you know been exposed to mesothelioma? Perhaps this is not the first time you have heard this term. This is a type of rare cancer that occurs from a variety of causes, but commonly from being exposed to asbestos. Don't waste any time in pursuing your options; contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer to find out what your options are. Read the rest of our article to find out the benefits of doing so and what you can expect. Mesothelioma is a terrible disease. There are many people who have been exposed to asbestos through their work and have eventually contracted mesothelioma as a result. The symptoms may even stay masked for years as the disease happens over decades and then complications set in. The disease is very difficult [...]

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Things to do when being in a Motorcycle Accident

2018-09-04T14:08:36-07:00April 18th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

A motorcycle accident, in particular, can result in considerable injury and time needed to recuperate in addition to damaged property. In addition to going through a significantly traumatizing event, there's also the matter of any hospital bills or money that you owe for medical attention. If you need to get compensation for the injuries that you have suffered, you need to consult with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. Read on to find out more. In cases of an accident, it's extremely common for people to feel shook up for some time afterward. One or both parties may have suffered injuries or even death as a result of a crash. However, if someone was at fault, you can still sue. The negligent party can be sued, but only with the aid of someone who [...]

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Consulting an Attorney About Distracted Driving

2017-11-07T21:50:00-08:00March 7th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to distracted driving, how distracted is too distracted? Well, the truth is that whenever you are distracted it creates a danger not only to yourself but to others as well. There are many reasons why a driver may be distracted, from checking their cell phone to crying children in the backseat. If you want to learn more about distracted driving or have already been in an accident and you think that you need to talk to a car accident attorney, we've put together some information for you. Read on to find out more. Distracted driving is an epidemic that is on the rise. With drivers having access to their smartphones and also dealing with the travails on the road, it's no surprise that accidents due to distraction are way up. [...]

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All About Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know

2017-11-07T21:50:45-08:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to car accidents, no one wants to cause one. Unfortunately, most people are likely to get into one car accident or more in their lifetimes. With 40,000 people being killed annually in the United States as a result of a motor vehicle accident and thousands more being injured, incurring huge medical expenses, property damages, in addition to having their lives changed forever, accidents are a big deal. With so many accidents resulting from negligent driving, it's important to be aware when you're on the road. Not only is it time to put away the smartphone while driving for good, it's also time to evaluate your car. How big is it? How much does it weigh? This article deals with the accidents that can be caused by trucks. They're larger than [...]

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Don’t Text and Drive: 5 Reasons Why You Should Skip the Phone While On The Road

2018-09-04T14:13:13-07:00February 9th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Criminal Lawyer, Personal Injury|Tags: |

When it comes to the phone and hitting the road, the two don't go together. What does go together, no matter how experienced you are, is paying attention to the road while you're operating a motor vehicle. If your focus is distracted, even for a few seconds, you could end up getting into an accident. In general, when you are driving a motor vehicle you should always try and keep your focus on the road. Cars move so quickly and cover so much ground in mere seconds that even a few moments of not paying attention could be deadly. Drivers who are using their phones while operating their vehicles are likely to take their eyes off the road for three seconds or more-- more than enough time in which to cause a horrible [...]

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Do You Have a Case for a Birth Injury?

2017-11-07T21:52:15-08:00January 24th, 2017|Categories: Birth Injury, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

The birth of a child is often one of the most precious moments that you can experience. Having a healthy child come into your life is a source of great pride and happiness for parents when it happens. Hopefully, you become one of the many millions of parents that came before you that has given birth to a child that is perfectly healthy. If you or someone you know unfortunately cannot relate to this, then maybe it's time to speak with an experienced birth injury attorney. No one wants to go through this, but if you have gone through something like this, your only option at the end of the day is to decide whether to walk away or sue. Just remember, if you do not bring this case to a court, you [...]

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Be Safe This Holiday: Avoiding DUIs and Drunk Drivers 

2017-11-07T21:56:24-08:00December 13th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, DUI, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Enjoying the holidays is fun, but sometimes having fun and getting too drunk can mean trouble. This holiday season, we've assembled some tips so you're safe on the road and can avoid a DUI, which can cause your life to get a whole lot more complicated. Endangering lives and fines aside, sometimes you've just got to use good sense. We're going to get into more detail, though, so read on to find out how you can have a fun and safe holiday season! Many people associate the holidays with merriment, decorating, eating, gifts, and laughter. It's easy to forget that there are more arrests made for DUIs between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve than average. Between December 25 and January 1, the average amount of fatalities that occur from impaired driving goes. Binge [...]

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Top Safety Reminders for Holiday Shoppers

2017-11-07T21:57:13-08:00December 8th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , |

This upcoming holiday season, many parents and family members are going to be shopping in search of a great toy to give to a child. It’s such a good instinct and a nice thing to do, but it’s also important to remember that not all toys are safe. Just because they’re sold in stores is no guarantee—dozens of children are injured every year from toys that were bought at mainstream outlets. Doing your homework on toys will guarantee that you are putting in your best effort to buy toys that are going to be not only fun, but safe. According to the CPSC, in 2015 alone there were about 185,000 injuries treated related to toys in the ER, with 11 deaths of young children due to the same cause. The cause of a [...]

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