It is scary to think of a young driver getting into a collision, but the reality is that drivers with less experience are more likely to have an accident than their older counterparts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 205,000 car accidents...
Nursing home abuse can be a devastating thing for families to deal with. Understandably, many of those harmed by mistreatment at a California facility or their loved ones want to take legal action. But they may wonder, what does this type of case entail? While every...
One in every 20 medical diagnoses is wrong, and that statistic includes only those reported incidents of misdiagnosis. In some situations, the true medical condition eventually corrects itself. In other cases, the undetected illness can worsen, or the treatment for...
A medical malpractice claim is a legal action taken against health care providers who allegedly failed to execute their job appropriately. The damages in these claims are meant to compensate those harmed by the actions of a health care professional for their injuries...
The idea of being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a scary concept, and virtually any collision could place your safety in harm’s way. While it might seem like a rear-end collision is a type of incident that typically involves little more than minor vehicle...
When people hear the term “distracted driving,” an image of a person scrolling through social media or texting while behind the wheel may come to mind. But, with the rise of image and video sharing technologies like Instagram and TikTok, more people have been...
Research on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is constantly evolving, with many researchers emphasizing the importance of early interventions and prevention. A recent study from the University of California San Francisco and two other universities found evidence that...
California highways are full of traffic during early morning hours. If drivers are not fully awake and alert, it can cause serious problems. Just before 6 a.m. on a recent Wednesday, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Interstate 5. Preliminary investigations...
When a baby is harmed during the birthing process, it can be devastating for families. Birth injuries can range from bruises and broken bones to longer-term damage such as a brain or spinal cord injury. Despite the fact that many birth injuries are preventable, they...
On a recent Friday in San Diego, a motor vehicle accident took place. Preliminary investigations at the time showed that several factors contributed to the crash. The collision involved only one vehicle, which was carrying several passengers at the time. A...