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April 18, 2024
Scarring and Disfigurement – 3 Dangerous Types of Accidents
Car accidents, dog attacks, and more can lead to scarring and disfigurement. Scarring and disfigurement are permanent injuries with the potential for physical and emotional ramifications. Scars form after skin has been cut. They occur when tissue grows over the damaged area in an attempt to reform the skin. Scarring can happen in various shapes and sizes. Scars might be the result of a personal injury, or they’re often left after ...
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April 8, 2024
What is a Phantom Driver? 3 Ways an Attorney Can Assist with This Unique Accident Case
Being in a car crash with a phantom driver can be even more difficult for victims. A phantom driver might sound like a cartoon character, but they are real, and can cause serious havoc in a car accident. Data suggests that there were 11,172 car accidents in Los Angeles in 2022. Almost half of those crashes were on state highways, and nearly 10 percent involved motorcycles. When one thinks of a car accident in Los Angeles, you probably...
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January 10, 2024
Big Rig Truck Crash on 5 Freeway Leads to Multiple Lane Closures
Two big rig trucks collided on the 5 freeway Wednesday leading to multiple lane closures. The crash happened just before 7 AM on January 10th, 2024 near Smokey Bear Road by the Grapevine, about 30 miles north of Santa Clarita. The numbers 2,3,and 4 lanes have been closed for an undetermined amount of time. Any injuries have yet to be reported. Truck accidents can lead to serious injuries for those involved. Recent studies reveal over 2,...
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January 10, 2024
Traveling in a Southern California Windstorm – 4 Methods of Safety
If you or a loved one were injured in a Southern California windstorm, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the root of your accident. Traveling in a Southern California windstorm can lead to a higher risk for accidents and injuries. A windstorm sees gusts that exceed 34 miles per hour and are oftentimes strong enough to cause damage, including: Wrecking power lines Knocking down trees Moving vehicles, including big ...
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November 21, 2023
California Truck Driver Training Standards – 5 Tips for Trucker Safety
A California truck driver must run through a different set of rules and regulations for driving a truck. For starters, a California truck driver must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in order to operate a truck. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, a California truck driver must own a CDL to operate: Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. Any single ...
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November 14, 2023
What is a medical lien? 1 Way You Can Receive Big Help Without Insurance
Some doctors work on a medical lien, which can help ease financial stressors following a personal injury. A doctor or other healthcare provider can work on a medical lien, where any medical expenses from your treatment are covered with money from your settlement. Imagine a situation where Julian is leaving a grocery store like Ralph’s or Whole Foods when he’s hit by a driver in the parking lot. Julian suffers a broken leg and a ser...
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July 5, 2023
Why Won’t a Personal Injury Lawyer Take My Case? 5 Big Reasons You Were Probably Turned Away
A personal injury lawyer helps injury victims with a case. A personal injury lawyer’s practice is generally centered around helping victims who suffer injuries after an accident. From a fall due to wet floors at a grocery store in Woodland Hills to a pedestrian struck by a driver at an intersection in Burbank, personal injuries happen on a seemingly daily basis around Los Angeles. There are many factors that can affect how successful...
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June 28, 2023
2023 C&B Law Group Guide to Driving in California – Tips for Your Safety
With an estimated population of almost 40 million people, California is the most populous state in the US. INTRO From the tech world and Bay Area in Northern California to Hollywood and beaches in SoCal, California attracts millions of visitors each year. The most populous of any county in the US, Los Angeles County is home to around 9.8 million Californians, which is equal to about a quarter of the state’s entire population. Addi...
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January 4, 2023
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
With long hours on the road powering extremely large vehicles, truck accidents seem inevitable. The need for trucks to transport goods from one location to the next is a crucial part of our economy. As of April 2022, there were over 1.5 Million truck drivers employed in the United States. Other drivers often have no problem sharing the road with trucks. However, serious truck accidents are very common. There are many factors that c...
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September 16, 2022
After a Los Angeles Car Accident, Follow These 6 Important Steps
A Los Angeles car accident can lead to multiple injuries and other ramifications for injured parties. Getting in a Los Angeles car accident is almost never a pleasant experience. It's important to note that Los Angeles has more fatal and injury crashes than any other city in the state of California. Studies reveal that there was an average of over 15,000 fatal and injury crashes in Los Angeles. Compared with the other cities in the top ...
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