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Causing an Accident Due to Texting is Likely to be a Crime

The law against texting while driving went into effect in California on January 1, 2009. However, few drivers are aware that when you cause an accident due to texting or a similar distraction caused by a cellphone use while driving, … Continue reading

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Accidents and Herniated / Bulging Discs

Bulging disc is a condition that can be seen among people of all ages. Often a bulging or a herniated disk is caused by a car accident or a similar mechanical injury to a person’s back or neck. An injured … Continue reading

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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury after an Accident

Most brain injuries that doctors and lawyers see are classified as “mild.” Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) accounts for more than 80 percent of closed head injuries. Moderate and severe brain injuries are among the most disabling conditions resulting from … Continue reading

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Bulging Disc Injury in the Back after the Accident

One of the common injuries in serious auto accidents, especially high-speed rear-end accidents is bulging disks in a spine. A bulging disk is a condition related to the spine, usually the lumbar, or lower back, that occurs when a disk … Continue reading

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Three common mistakes that affect the value of your injury case

Here are three of the most common mistakes that injured persons make after the accident that can substantially reduce or even jeopardize the value of their personal injury case: 1. Waiting for too long to treat after your injury incident. … Continue reading

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Brain Injury and Concussion after a Car Accident

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. Some people refer to such injures as a mild closed head injury, and these injuries may result in development of post concussion syndrome. Many sources treat mild brain injury … Continue reading

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Do you need to be represented by a personal injury lawyer?

One of the first questions that a person who is injured in an auto accident asks himself is whether he should handle the claim himself or retain an injury lawyer. And… if to hire a lawyer, how to find the … Continue reading

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San Francisco Accident Injury Lawyer: Police report and liability in the accident

You have just been involved in a car accident. You might be hesitating who you should call for help, and whether it’s a good idea to call anyone at all. It is very important to contact the police immediately after … Continue reading

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