A recent Orange County bicycle accident left an individual seriously injured and police searching for the driver who caused the crash. The victim was severely injured when hit by a tan minivan. According to reports, the bicycle and the minivan were travelling in the same direction when the motor vehicle collided into the bicycle. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital following the accident with severe head injuries. The driver of the minivan failed to stop at the scene of the accident.
Should you seek damages after a dog bite?
If you suffered injury as the result of a dog bite or your child did, you know how scary the attack itself can be and how overwhelming the aftermath is. In the midst of the confusion, medical needs and other issues, you may not know that you could actually have valid grounds to move forward with a civil claim.
Personal injury lawyers help neck and back injury sufferers
A variety of serious injuries can result from motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents. Neck and back injuries can be common in these wrecks, and they are not insignificant injuries. Motorcycle riders can be particularly vulnerable on the roadways and can suffer other significant harm, including neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries.
The aftermath of a collision: Preparing for the unexpected
Some car accidents may only be minor inconveniences that involve little to no damage, amounting essentially to a disruption of a person's plans for the day. Unfortunately, other crashes are extremely serious, resulting in life-altering injuries.
With bicycle accidents on the rise, the costs are significant
California researchers recently reported that emergency room visits and hospital admissions that result from bicycle accidents have risen dramatically across the United States. During the study period from 1997 to 2013, 9,839 bicycle accident fatalities were reported and another 3.8 million bicycle accident-related injuries were reported. Estimated costs from 1999 to 2013 were $209 billion resulting from non-fatal bicycle accident injuries and $28 billion resulting from fatal bicycle accidents.
Your neck injury is more than just a pain in the neck
A car accident can change your life in an instant, leaving you with serious injuries and debilitating pain in a matter of seconds. These injuries are more than just physically painful; they can also be quite expensive, as you have to deal with medical bills, lost time from work and other costs.
Walking should be good for your health, not hazardous
Summer is certainly here, and with warm weather all around, you might decide to park your vehicle and do a great deal of your travelling via sidewalk. Perhaps you enjoy walking, or even find it a preferable means of exercise, or both. There may be numerous benefits to this form of transportation, but there could also be a certain level of risk involved.
Massive airbag recall continues to expand as deaths increase
Products liability law seeks to protect victims of defective products and their families. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration delved into this arena recently when it ordered Takata, the airbag manufacturer involved in the recent major airbag recalls, to recall 2.7 million more airbag inflators that are potentially defective. The newly recalled airbag inflators cover vehicles made by three different car manufacturers. A different car maker recently reported the 12th American death caused by the faulty airbags. Internationally, the defective airbags have killed 18 victims and injured at least 180 others.
Saying too much can jeopardize your insurance claim
The disorder and confusion following a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming. Accident scenes can be noisy and frightening, with sirens, emergency vehicles and rescuers racing around. There may be crowds of onlookers and people asking you questions. If you have suffered an injury, the pain may cause even greater confusion.
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