Crush injuries have some of the most complex and lengthy healing processes, with the possibility of complications all throughout. A crush injury incident can completely uproot someone's life and change their future outlook. If you suffer from a crush injury at any...
Is this a skull fracture?
After taking a blow to the head, you need to worry about the possibility of skull fractures and damage to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause long-term issues if not cared for properly and in good time. Thus, it is in your best interest to quickly...
Deadlines to consider with a personal injury case
A serious personal injury can complicate your life in multiple ways. First, you must deal with the pain and suffering of physical impairment as well as any disruption to your everyday activities. You also need to navigate the rules of the California court system,...
Firefighters and smoke exposure
As a firefighter, you face a number of risks on the job. From traffic accidents to falling down and sustaining serious burns, you could suffer injuries on the job for a host of reasons. Moreover, it is important to understand the risks that you face with respect to...
Special workers’ comp benefits for California firefighters
Firefighters have dangerous jobs and regularly risk their own lives while protecting other people and property. In the process, they often sustain injuries not common to other professions. While firefighters are eligible for the same workers' compensation benefits as...
What is an attractive nuisance and what can I do about them?
You may assume that if an individual is trespassing on your property and causes injury to him or herself that you would not be liable. In many cases this is true, but if the trespasser in question is a child the rules are different. If child trespassers injure...
Can concussions cause lasting damage?
After suffering from a head injury, the first thing you want to do is ensure that you do not have brain damage as well. Unfortunately, the two often go hand in hand, with concussive injuries holding a particularly high rate of affectation. But can concussions actually...
Strategies auto insurers use to make lowball offers
After a California car crash, you may look to your insurance company to make you an offer that covers the cost of any injuries treated or automotive repairs needed. Yet, you may want to think twice before you accept your insurance company’s first offer. Per the...
What should I know about the disability application process?
In order to claim benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must submit an application. This entails providing certain information, answering questions, and other essential steps. Navigating this process efficiently is a huge factor in whether the...
If I am disabled, how can I access workers’ comp services?
An injury you sustain while working as a police officer or a firefighter may be severe enough to disable you. You might even have an existing disability from a prior injury or from birth. If so, you should know that you can access the state workers’ compensation...
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