Personal Injury

Any accident that causes injury is serious, but some are so serious that they cause permanent scars or disfigurement. This can include physical injury like amputations or burns, but can also include psychological or emotional scarring—like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Damage from physical scars or disfigurement can be treated, or at least minimized, with things…

Electrical shock injuries, whether they happen at home or at work, often cause extreme trauma or even death. The aftermath of these injuries can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally, with staggering medical expenses. And when your accident was due to someone else’s negligence, the healing process can be even more difficult with the added…

The loss of a limb is an extremely traumatic injury, with a long recovery time, decreased functioning, a lifetime of complications, and emotional stress. When you suffer an accident that necessitates an amputation, your life may be altered forever in many ways. However, you’re not alone. According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, nearly…

A child recently suffered minor injuries after a surge of gusty winds blew a bouncy house from his Adelanto, California home onto a nearby highway. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported that high winds blew the bounce house—with the 9-year-old boy inside—onto the roadway a few hundred feet away. According to the Los Angeles…

Summertime in California is cause for celebration—holidays like Fourth of July, outdoor barbecues, community events, and more. You might plan your evening around watching or setting off fireworks. Fireworks can be exciting and fun to watch, but they also cause injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), hundreds of people go to the…

Sunroofs are a popular feature in consumer cars and trucks, especially here in Los Angeles, where the nice weather can be enjoyed just about year-round. However, a February report in the New York Times and some recent accidents have brought safety concerns to light—particularly in rollover crashes and when the sunroof is closed. Sunroofs are…

Many of us have been snapped at or even bitten by a dog at some point in our lives. Even a minor nip can be painful and traumatic. But when an attack involves a large, powerful dog and the victim is a small child, the aftermath is tragic and life-changing. Young victims of dog attacks…

The Thomas Fire is on course to become the largest wildfire in California’s history. As of right now, it’s burned through 272,000 acres, destroyed more than 1000 structures, and killed two people, including a fire fighter. It just one of 250 different wildfires that have burned up 8900 structures and killed 43 people in total…

Personal injury victims who suffer burns, scarring, or disfigurement often need reconstructive surgery so they can look and feel better. Some reconstructive surgeries are functional – they’re needed to allow the victim to eat, see, feel, walk and perform everyday daily tasks. Other reconstructive surgeries are cosmetic. They’re needed so the victim can feel better…

The entire country was shocked recently as video surfaced of a common carnival amusement ride crashing to the ground, killing one victim and injuring seven more. When this type of tragedy happens, it begs the question about the safety of carnival rides and accountability when they malfunction and cause injury. The incident occurred at the…