Many drivers in the East Bay carry only the minimum insurance required by law, while others carry no insurance at all. If one of these drivers hits your car or motorcycle, you might find yourself responsible for your own medical bills and vehicle repairs....
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How do multiple injuries affect your car accident recovery?
After a car crash, you may deal with a broken arm, a stiff neck and a headache. Recovering from one injury is tough enough, but multiple injuries can make things more complicated. Managing medical care, paperwork and a potential claim in California may take extra...
Can prescription meds affect your injury claim or a DUI case?
You may use prescription medication to manage pain, anxiety or sleep issues, but those same medications may create challenges if you become the victim of a crash. After an accident, the other driver or an insurer may try to blame your medication use to weaken your...
Why a medical diagnosis after an accident matters in California
Getting medical care after an accident does more than help you heal. A quick and accurate diagnosis protects your health and strengthens your personal injury claim. Detecting hidden injuries Not every injury shows up right away. Seeing a doctor ensures that hidden...
Scaffolding can lead to serious head or spine injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 65% of construction workers in the United States use scaffolding every day. This adds up to millions of workers. Every construction worker knows that climbing up scaffolding and walking around on...
TBI can involve ringing ears
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) involve a wide range of symptoms. Many victims speak of persistent headaches, loss of consciousness, vomiting, seizures, dilated pupils, and other symptoms. These physical injuries can be catastrophic and visible to others who can...
Critic says new underride rules are not enough
The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Standards involving semi-truck trailer rear underride guards. These guards are supposed to prevent smaller vehicles from getting wedged...
OSHA releases list of most frequent safety violations in the workplace
It’s an unfortunate reality that work can be a dangerous place. While accidents do happen, it becomes negligence when the employer does not follow federal safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigates reports of safety violations...
How do insurance carriers determine if a vehicle is totaled?
After a crash, the insurance company will evaluate the damage and value. While the owner may think the vehicle is not in bad shape and repairs could bring it back to usable condition, the insurer may feel differently. If the insurer believes the cost of repairs...
Road-related fatality numbers surged in 2021
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released estimates for deaths on U.S. roads in 2021. It projects that there were 42,915 fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. This was a 10.5% increase over 2020’s 38,824 vehicle-related deaths. It was also...
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