Recovering from an injury can be more painful and challenging than the injury itself. Although the physical effects of your injury can affect your mobility and pain levels, you may also find that you struggle with your mental health during this time. It is essential to be proactive about preserving your mental health as you heal, as neglecting your mental health could affect your recovery. If you’ve suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence in a car collision or other type...
Posted by Donald Sisson on 12/18/2023
Losing a loved one is a traumatic and devastating experience that will affect you for years to come. It’s even harder when the loss could have been prevented had someone else just made better choices. When that’s the case, surviving family members may have the option of filing a wrongful death claim against the liable party. While nothing will truly make you whole after the death of a loved one, a wrongful death claim in Southern California can at least bring closure. With the team at...
Posted by Carolyn Tan on 12/06/2023
Depending on the facts and legal issues, witnesses could be critical to the outcome of your personal injury case. Usually, the more credible witnesses you have, the stronger your case. That can mean a higher settlement amount, an insurance company more eager to settle, and less likely to push a case to trial.If you or a loved one are injured due to another party, Aaron Hicks at the Hicks Law Firm will assist you in any way we can. Our firm serves clients with personal injury claims throughout Orange...
Posted by Aaron Hicks on 12/04/2023
Each year, roughly five million car accidents occur in the United States. Roughly 1.6 million of those accidents will result in serious injury. While some walk away with mere scratches, others are not as fortunate, sustaining catastrophic injuries that alter lives in an instant. A catastrophic injury has severe consequences, often leading to permanent disability, long-term medical conditions, or even death. Understanding these injuries is crucial, not just for those affected but for the families...
Posted by Brian Shapiro on 11/27/2023
Although there are many things that can go wrong when you get behind the wheel of a car in New Jersey, a fire is perhaps one of the most nightmarish scenarios imaginable. Many drivers have lost their lives or suffered serious burns after being trapped inside their vehicles while flames erupt around them. In many cases, drivers fall unconscious after impacts, leaving them unable to escape the blaze until it is too late. New technology seems to be making these fires exceedingly common throughout New...
Posted by Gabriel R. Lependorf on 11/11/2023
Insurance provides a safety net for countless injured motorists in California who suffer injuries and property damage each year, but what happens when it is not available? What happens when you get into an accident with a driver who does not even have insurance? Unfortunately, this situation is all too common among California motorists. However, the situation may still be salvageable, and a personal injury attorney can help you assess your legal options. Options for Victims after Collisions...
Posted by Miracle Law, APC on 11/06/2023
Modern technology brings a plethora of new advances and this includes developments in the automobiles we use every day. A relatively new technology we hear of more often are autonomous driving systems. Autonomous vehicles have the capacity to elevate safer roads, but they can also do more harm to our roadways when not operated in a responsible manner. When a person is hurt, the injured individual has the legal right to seek monetary compensation for any damages incurred. A well-established injury...
Posted by Matthew Knez on 01/17/2023
CNAs, personal care workers, and other health aides are a crucial part of the healthcare system in the United States. While they do not prescribe medication or create treatment plans, their hands-on role with patients makes them the backbone of facilities across the country. Unfortunately, direct care providers are also the most likely to suffer physical aggression or violence at the hands of patients and patients’ family members.If you’ve been injured while working as a caregiver, you...
Posted by William Zimmerman on 12/02/2022
Traumatic brain injuries and car accidents often go hand-in-hand, leaving victims to suffer symptoms that can be debilitating or even life-threatening. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a head injury that is typically caused by a car or other vehicle accident, fall, or violence such as a blow to the head with an object. Those who have suffered a TBI as the result of a car accident that was due to another party's negligence may want to consider visiting with Hall & Lampros, LLP at (404)...
Posted by Christopher Hall on 01/24/2022