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August 24, 2023
What are Punitive Damages? 2 Huge Reasons Why These Damages may be Recovered
What are punitive damages, and how can they be recovered in a personal injury case? Economic, non-economic, and punitive damages are different damages that one can recover following a personal injury. Damages are defined by Merriam-Webster as “compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury”. Economic damages are awarded to a victim for any financial losses connected to their personal injury case. They are more tangible, ...
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August 23, 2023
5 Cities in Los Angeles County with the Most Bicycle Fatalities and Injuries and Ways to Keep Safe
In California, bicycle fatalities and injuries happen more frequently in Los Angeles County. 30 percent of all reported bicycle fatalities and injuries over the last five years took place in LA County, according to recent studies. This is almost 2,000 more accidents higher than the second highest county in Cali on the list (Orange). Studies reveal a 22 percent increase in bike riding across Los Angeles since 2017. LA is a beautiful ci...
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August 21, 2023
4 Safety Tips for Driving After Record Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary
Southern California rainfall totals for 2023 were already enormous, and Tropical Storm Hilary has now undoubtedly made a major impact. Tropical Storm Hilary brought record breaking rainfall to SoCal. Burbank Rainfall amounts of 3.28 inches were reported by the National Weather Service. Other areas of the valley with major rainfall included: Van Nuys - 4.20 inches Northridge - 4 inches Calabasas - 3.70 inches Porter Ranch - ...
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August 14, 2023
4 Staggering Ways Your Behavioral Patterns Can be Affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury
Behavioral patterns can be affected by a traumatic brain injury, with negative long term or even lifelong ramifications. According to the American Psychological Association, behavioral patterns are an “arrangement of two or more responses that occur in a prescribed order". More simply, it’s the recurrent ways a person may act towards individuals, situations, etc. Furthermore, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or blo...
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August 11, 2023
3 Reasons the Way You Sit Could Increase Your Risk of Injury in a Car Accident
The way you sit could drastically change your chances of getting injured during a car accident. The way you sit can say a lot about your emotions. People who sit with their ankles crossed are said to be confident and ambitious, while those who cross their legs are creative and artistic. The way you sit in a car may not reveal many personality traits, but it can alter the effects of a car accident, and usually for worse. While there isn...
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August 9, 2023
What if My Airbags Don’t Deploy Properly in a Car Accident? 4 Big Reasons This Can Happen
Studies show that front airbags reduce driver fatalities in frontal crashes by 29 percent, and fatalities of front-seat passengers aged 13 and older by 32 percent. In fact, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that frontal airbags saved 50,457 lives throughout the duration of a 30-year period. That’s about max capacity at Dodger Stadium, and about two and a half times the size of a sold out Lakers game...
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August 7, 2023
Personal Injury Timeline – 12 Huge Steps After Hiring an LA Lawyer at C&B Law Group
Understanding a personal injury timeline can help with the process following your claim. About The LA personal injury attorneys at C&B Law Group have developed a personal injury timeline following any case. This list includes 12 steps to expect after filing a personal injury claim with one of our attorneys. One - The Initial Investigation The first step in the personal injury timeline involves your attorney gathering all available evid...
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August 1, 2023
California Fires – Property Damage and Loss
California fires can lead to millions of dollars in property damage, leaving you or your family with nothing left. California fires have led to an average amount of over 200,000 acres burned across the state. There are natural causes with the potential to lead to California fires, including: A drought throughout the state Warmer or rising temperatures Dry land Sometimes, the cause of California fires aren’t natural. This is...
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July 31, 2023
Driving on the 405 Freeway – Accident Causes and Interesting Statistics
Stretching from the OC all the way north to Sylmar, the Office of Highway Policy Information reported the 405 freeway is the fourth most traveled location by annual average daily traffic in the United States. There is no greater fear than having to travel across the 405 freeway for many SoCal drivers. Multiple studies show Angelinos spend hours and hours stuck on freeways, and the 405 is one of the leading culprits for congestion. Ther...
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July 27, 2023
What is Whiplash? 8 Frightening Side Effects
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that around two million whiplash claims related to car accidents are filed each year. Whiplash is a neck injury caused by “forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck”, according to the Mayo Clinic. Whiplash is a very serious impairment with the potential for long-term pain. Injuries like whiplash are dangerous, especially since the neck is so crucial to your well-being....
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