According to the California Highway Patrol’s annual report, 269,031 people suffered injuries due to automobile collisions in 2019. Additionally, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were among the most common injuries in car accidents, often leading to death or disability. Damage to the brain may be “focal,” meaning confined to one area. Or, it could also be a...
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6 Signs You Have a Strong Car Accident Case
When it comes to an auto accident lawsuit, there are factors to consider in order to determine that you have a strong car accident case that warrants filing a lawsuit. If you should seek legal representation, take these six signs into account. 1. There Is Physical Evidence One of the greatest assets you will...
Why a Truck’s Black Box is Important to Your Truck Accident Case
According to the Corporate Counsel Business Journal, half a million trucking accidents occur each year. Similar to airplanes, some big rig trucks have black boxes. The purpose of the truck’s black box is to record data. If the truck involved in your accident contains such a black box, its data can be used as evidence...
What to Do After an Uber/Lyft Accident in Fresno
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports nearly 39,000 motor vehicle deaths occurred in 2020. This motor vehicle accident death rate is the highest in the past 13 years. It is clear that the roads are becoming more dangerous as time progresses. If you are like most people, you feel even less secure when...
The Importance of Witness Testimony in Personal Injury Cases
The National Safety Council reports more than 55 million personal injuries occur in the United States every single year. If you suffer a personal injury that you know or suspect is the result of another party’s negligence, you might have a hard time getting anyone aside from our Fresno personal injury lawyer to believe your...
Can a Car Crash Cause PTSD?
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 3,300 fatal car crashes occur each year in California alone. Crunch the numbers and you will find the Golden State has just under 10% of the country’s fatal auto accidents. It is clear that driving in California poses a significant danger. The average car...
Proving Fresno Motorcycle Accident Injuries are the Result of a Crash
A Fresno motorcycle accident is a life-changing event. According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcycle riders are nearly 30 times more likely to pass away as a result of an accident than passenger car occupants. If you are struck by a car, truck, motorcycle, or even a bicyclist while riding, you should know the insurance...