Slip and fall accidents on the sidewalk are widespread in California, mainly in the larger cities around Orange County and Los Angeles. Sidewalk accident injuries are repeatedly due to negligence in maintenance and can cause great bodily harm and injuries. Pedestrians are injured on sidewalks when they have some unsafe conditions causing harm to any person using the sidewalk reasonably.

What are Common Injuries from Slip and Fall on the Sidewalk Accidents?

Usually, slip and fall can cause:

• broken bones
• lacerations
• muscle strains
• soft tissue injuries
• back injuries
• traumatic brain injuries.
• internal injuries
• neck and shoulder injuries
• spinal cord injuries

Who is Responsible for Sidewalk Maintenance?

Usually, responsibility for maintaining a public sidewalk falls on the county or city in which the defective sidewalk is located. The county or municipality also owns the sidewalk and owes certain obligations and duties to keep the sidewalk safe. Moreover, In some cases, the commitment to properly maintain the sidewalk may lie with the adjacent property owner. Also, public utility companies or some other governmental entities may be liable for defective sidewalks and injuries caused by accidents. Of course, sometimes it is very complicated to understand who is responsible for the injuries and the accident. Meanwhile, an experienced sidewalk fall attorney from KAASS Law can help to establish the liability and find responsible parties. The penalty may even be shared amongst several entities.

How to Establish Liability for Slip and Fall in California?

You must be able to prove the following element to claim compensation for a sidewalk accident:

• You had an accident on the sidewalk
• The misfortune for the reason of someone else's mistake or negligence
• The accident caused an injury to you

Premises Liability Lawsuit for Negligence

You can file a personal injury lawsuit based on premises liability if you prove the responsible party's negligence. Thus, to establish the claim to will need to prove the following elements:

• The sidewalk was unsafe
• The defendant knew or should have reasonably known about that defect
• The defendant failed to fix the problem
• The defendant's negligence caused harm to you

In addition, there are four main elements you will need to prove to establish negligence:

• Someone owed a duty of care to you
• He breached the burden of care
• The accident was a result of that breach
• The accident caused injuries and physical harm to you.

All the elements mentioned above are essential for filing a personal injury claim. Moreover, you will also be required to present evidence of physical injuries.

What Compensation Can You Get for Slip and Fall Accidents?

KAASS Law sidewalk fall attorney can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. You can recover the following :

• Medical expenses coverage
• Past and future pain and suffering
• Past and future loss of earnings
• Damage to the property

When Shall You Fill Out a Personal Injury Claim?

Generally, a personal injury claim in California must be filed within two years from the date of the incident. But, if you file a lawsuit against a governmental entity, you have only 6 six months of the incident. Therefore, it is essential not to miss the period for filing a personal injury claim. An experienced sidewalk injury lawyer can help you figure out when to submit a claim and who will most likely be at fault for your injuries.

Contact a Los Angeles Slip and Fall Injury Attorney Today

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An electrocution lawsuit can be brought by a family member of an electrocution victim if resulting in death. Someone is accountable for an electric shock accident if:

• negligence
• recklessness
• a substandard item

The surviving family members of the victim of an electrocution accident may file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages. Funeral fees, burial costs, and loss of financial assistance are all eligible for compensation in a wrongful death claim.

Lawsuit for an Electrocution

Anyone hurt in an electrical shock accident can file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. However, the accident's offender may have to compensate the other party. The victim of an electric shock will pursue financial recompense for their losses and harms in a personal injury lawsuit. Following an electrocution injury accident, damages could include:

• medical expenses
• loss of earnings due to missing work
• future earnings loss
• anguish and pain
• any further losses or costs connected

Some surviving family members may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death case if a family member died in an electrocution accident. The family can seek damages for their loss through a wrongful death lawsuit, which also serves as a means of holding the accident's cause accountable for their deeds.

What are the Damages of Electrocution?

Construction workers frequently become victims of electrocution at work sites. Construction accident lawsuits in these situations may concentrate on recovering worker's compensation benefits as well as financial compensation from the employer, contractors, and others accountable for the working site's harmful circumstances. Two factors determining the damages of recovery in an electrocution lawsuit are how severe the injuries were and whether they were fatal. Compensation damages are meant to put the victim of an electric shock accident back in the same situation they would have been in if the event hadn't happened. Punitive damages may also be available in specific circumstances. When the defendant acted in a particularly egregious manner, punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, may be available. Injuries brought on by the defendant's malice, oppression, excessive carelessness, or deception are included in this. The jury takes into account these factors while determining how many punitive damages to award:

• How vile were the defendant's actions were
• The connection between the harm to the plaintiff and the number of punitive damages
• What sum will punish the perpetrator and deter such wrongdoing in the future

Bring a Wrongful Death Claim For a Family Member

Electric shock results in electrocution, which is death. However, the deceased victim of an electrical accident is not eligible to bring a personal injury claim on their behalf. Nevertheless, a wrongful death case enables the remaining family members to obtain compensation. When a loved one passes away as a result of another's negligence, some family members may be eligible to launch a lawsuit for damages. Depending on the state law in question, certain family members may be qualified to make a wrongful death claim. The following relatives may bring a wrongful death claim in California:

• Surviving partner
• Domestic companion
• Children
• Grandchildren
• Anyone else who would be qualified to inherit the decedent's assets under California's laws on intestate succession.

An additional "survival" cause of action can be brought in addition to a wrongful death claim. To make up for damages incurred by the victim as a result of the wrongdoing, this kind of claim is made on behalf of the decedent's estate.

In Case of an Electrocution, Who is at Fault?

The location of the accident, the parties involved, and the source of the electric shock are all important considerations for determining who is responsible for an electric shock accident. Negligence is typically a number one cause of an electrocution lawsuit filing. Any losses resulting from the wrongdoing of the negligent person are their responsibility. Following an injury accident, the plaintiff alleging negligence must prove the elements below to get damages:

• The defendant had a duty of care to the plaintiff
• Through negligence, the defendant violated that duty of care
• Negligence on the part of the defendant played a significant role in any injuries or fatalities

Employers are accountable for an employee's negligent acts when they result in an accident. A company is vicariously accountable for its workers' negligence under "Respondeat Superior" rules. The owner of the property may be held accountable for any hazardous conditions that existed there when an electrical shock happens on someone else's property. According to "premises liability" rules, property owners and occupiers have a responsibility to keep their property in good shape and notify visitors of any potentially hazardous situations.

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According to California Penal Code Section 399.5, it is a crime to knowingly own a dog that is trained to attack, fight or kill and that the dog has bitten a person on two or more occasions, or the dog's attack has caused serious injury. However, the same dog bite laws apply to animals that didn't have a training to attack.

What Are Related Offenses to Owning an Attack Dog?

California Penal Code 399 it is possible to be criminally charged for failing to control a dangerous animal. Therefore, the prosecution would have to show that the defendant willfully allowed a dangerous animal to roam; because of this, someone may sustain an injury or result death by the animal. California Penal Code 597 makes it a criminal offense to physically harm, overwork, neglect or kill an animal. This crime could include other crimes like dogfighting. In the state of California, we have a dog bite law that holds the owner of the dog accountable for all injuries sustained due to an attack by their dog, regardless of the dog's prior behavioral history.

What Are the Penalties for Owning an Attack Dog?

Violation of Penal Code 399.5 may result in different disciplinary outcomes because it is a wobbler offense. Therefore, misdemeanor or a felony can be changes for it.

Penalties for a Penal Code 299.5 Misdemeanor Conviction

Some penalties for a Penal Code 299.5 misdemeanor conviction include:

• Sentence up to one year in county jail; and
• a possible fine of up to $10,000
• At the Judge's discretion, he/she may grant the defendant misdemeanor probation

Penalties for a Penal Code 299.5 Felony Conviction

Some penalties for a Penal Code 299.5 felony conviction include:

• Maximum sentence of up to four years in the county jail; and
• A possible fine of up to $10,000
• At the Judge's discretion, he/she may grant the defendant felony probation.

Violation of Penal Code 399 is also another wobbler offense in California. If someone is killed because of failing to control a dangerous animal, it must be charged as a felony.

A misdemeanor for failing to control a dangerous animal may result in:

• A six-month sentence in county jail and
• A possible fine of up to $1,000

A felony for failure to control a dangerous animal may result in:

• A three-year jail sentence and
• a possible fine up to $10,000.

Violation of California Penal Code 597 may result in a misdemeanor or a felony as well.

If a person faces misdemeanor charges for animal cruelty they can face:

• A maximum of one year sentence in county jail and
• A possible fine of up to $20,000

If a person faces felony charges for animal cruelty they may face:

• Minimum incarceration in a California state prison of 16 months to maximum incarceration of three years and
• A possible fine of up to $20,000

Violation of California's dog bite law does not result in a prison sentence but makes the owner of the animal liable for all medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering caused to the victim of their dog's attack.

What Are Possible Legal Defenses for Owning an Attack Dog?

A person charged with violating Penal Code 399.5 could possibly use one of the three following defenses to avoid charges:

• The first defense is being able to prove that the defendant had no knowledge of the dog being dangerous. For example, the defendant purchased a dog without being informed that it could be dangerous, and without that knowledge, the dog later goes and attacks someone.
• However, the second defense in a rare case is an exemption. The exemption defense usually applies to parties like on-duty animal control officers and police officers assigned to canine units.
• The third possible defense is proving the officers had no probable cause, or reasonable belief, to detain the defendant, then unfairly obtained evidence from the defendant. In this case, any evidence found during the unlawful search and seizure could be excluded from the case.

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When we think of a car accident, we usually imagine it involving two cars, however, this is not always the case. There are many other scenarios that can lead to an accident. One example is when someone backs out of their driveway and hits another vehicle or pedestrian crossing the street. This article will discuss how pedestrians and drivers should interact with each other on the roadways to avoid this type of situation altogether.

Are Car Accidents As Common As We Believe They Are?

Car accidents are a common occurrence on the roads, and they can happen to anyone. It is important for drivers to understand what might cause a car accident. How you should react in an emergency situation, and how it feels when you have been involved in one? This article will give you some insight into all of these topics so that you know what to do if the unthinkable happens. The notion of a car accident usually conjures up images of two cars colliding with one another. However, it is possible for a single vehicle to be in an accident resulting in bodily injuries and/or property damage. The statistics for these types of accidents are not as well-known as those for multi-vehicle accidents but they happen more often than you may think. But what about when the driver crashes into an innocent bystander? These are often fatal accidents that could have been prevented with better driver training and more careful driving habits. What we often don't think about is that it's not just two cars that are in an accident; there may also be pedestrians or bicyclists nearby who could sustain an injury as well.

What Are The Different Crash Types?

Are there different crash types? Yes, there are a countless number of crash types from a motor vehicle accident. Below are listed the types of crash types in order of how frequently they occur.

• Other vehicle
• Other object
• Pedestrian
• Non-collision
• Pedal cycle
• Animal
• Railroad train

Starting from the top of the list, collisions with other vehicles happen most frequently as opposed to the list following. Accident involving other vehicles may include speeding, distracted driving, loss of control of a vehicle, inexperienced driving, etc. Object collisions may include things flying out of other vehicles or a weather related accident. Pedestrians and animals may jaywalk or interfere with your right of way. With all of this in mind, we now understand that accidents are prone to occurring with relation to these different crash types.

How Are These Accidents Avoidable?

There are cases where accidents may be preventable, however this does not apply to all collision cases. To those accidents that are preventable, it was the lack of action taken from the driver to be able to avoid the accident. Let's do a breakdown of some examples of preventing worse case scenarios, or better yet, avoiding them completely. Getting into a collision due to distracted driving is unfortunate simply due to the fact that every driver knows to not be texting while driving or using their devices while their primary focus should be on the road. As a driver, you are responsible for you, your passengers, other cars, and all people of vehicles nearby you. To jeopardize you and everyone around you is a selfish risk that is absolutely avoidable. All it takes is just one second to look down at your phone and cause a problem. This is an example of preventing an accident. It is not always possible to avoid an accident. However, there are steps we can take to avoid worse damage in the collision. For example, you are driving behind a truck that writes on the back to keep your distance due to frequent stops it makes. If you are tailing the truck and it stops and you happen to rear end, you were acting in negligence to the sign that is on display in front of you. The accident could have been avoided, however, resulted in a rear end collision with possible damages to your vehicle and bodily injuries.

Emergency Situations and Reactions

In the midst of trying to prevent an accident from occurring, you have to be able to know what is going on around your vehicle at any given time. Using your rear view mirrors and frequently checking your blind spots will benefit you in such a situation. Contact our office at {meta.phoneFormatted} if you have been in an accident.

People use battery-operated electronic cigarettes to heat liquid into a vapor that may be inhaled. Vapes, e-cigs, or e-cigarettes are alternative names for them. Young people who use nicotine run the danger of long-term health consequences. Nicotine impacts the brain circuits that control attention and learning.

What Is The Cause Of E-cigarette Malfunctioning?

E-cigarettes simulate the experience of traditional smoking, and they do this by releasing vapor. Particularly, the liquid vapor boils by a heating element inside the e-cigarette and the issues arise when the heating process causes the electrolytes to expand and overheat. This can cause serious injuries to the user of e-cigarettes.

What Are The Common Types Of Injuries?

There are various causes of injuries by e-cigarettes. For example, the explosion of e-cigarettes in the user's mouth causing different degrees of burns to the face, and injury of fingers, which even lead to their amputation. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine can damage teenage brain development, which lasts into the early to mid-20s, and is extremely addictive. Future cigarette smoking may be more likely among young people who use e-cigarettes. Additionally, breathing difficulties may occur through the use of e-cigarettes which can lead to death earlier. The brain in the human body can be harmed severely if an individual intends on smoking traditionally. Additionally, illnesses and difficulties with self-control may become more likely. Additionally, nicotine use may have an impact on a young person's attention and learning-related brain regions.

How Do E-Cigarettes Function?

When the user exhales this vapor into the air, bystanders can also breathe it in. By heating a liquid that typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other compounds, e-cigarettes create the vapor which is then inhaled by users.

Who Is Liable For The Your Injuries?

California product liability regulations allow us to sue manufacturers/designers as they shall be liable for any damage which the item causes to the user (in case the issues with this item functioning arose because of the manufacturer and not as a result of the negligent use by the person). However, attempting to sue the manufacturer is not always a smart option since it can be difficult to track down the producer. As a result, it would be difficult to obtain damages because third-world nations like China generally make electronic cigarettes. That's why many attorneys try to find the distributor of the e-cigarettes and file a lawsuit against him. It is crucial to demonstrate that the defendant owed you as a customer a duty of care and that this responsibility was carelessly broken, before you may file a claim.

What Are Compensations For Injuries If You File A Lawsuit?

Vapor-related product liability claims can result in seeking compensation commonly for:

• Medical expenses, including therapy and rehabilitation costs
• Loss of life quality
• Disabilities, both temporary and permanent
• Loss of income

If the exposure to e-cigarettes leads to the death of your family member, you are entitled to recover compensation for:

• Burial and funeral expenses,
• Medical and recovery expenses you had for treatment of the family member,
• Loss of the victim's financial earnings.

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Thus, when e-cigarettes are used by a usual consumer, they shall not explode and cause serious injuries. Therefore, when such a situation happens, you shall contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as it is possible. If you or someone you know have an injury because of an e-cigarette accident, we invite you to contact KAASS Law firm at {meta.phoneFormatted} for a consultation on your case and further assistance.

Many individuals have serious concerns about tumbling down the stairs, whether at work, at home, or in public. It's crucial to learn how to avoid accidents as soon as possible since they have the potential to cause life-altering damage. Every time you use stairs, stairway safety should always be your first priority. Handrails, carpets, and anti-slip coatings provide users with the assurance that the surroundings of staircases are secure. Although there may be safety precautions on a staircase that limit future accidents, it does not entirely avoid them from happening.

What Are the Common Injuries From Falling Down Stairs?

What are the most prevalent injuries caused by a stairwell fall? The distance you fell, whether the steps were carpeted, and if the stairway was enclosed are all variables that will impact the severity and character of your injuries if you fall downstairs. While each individual may get a different injury as a consequence of a fall, there are a few that are more common than others. Typical examples include the following:

• Neck & back injuries, as well as traumatic brain injury
• Spinal-cord injury
• Shattered or fractured bones
• Deep laceration or contusion
• Broken facial bones
• Compound fractures of the wrists and hands
• A sprain or a strain
• Dislocations
• Harm to organs
• Bleeding, internal and external

The degree of your injuries will, of course, be determined by the type of staircase involved and how you fell. For example, you may fall forward and put your weight on your arm, or you could fall backward and forcefully bang your head on the above stairs. Many injuries can be quite serious and need a lot of medical attention, including emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, rehabilitation therapy, and any other necessary treatments.

Do Stairway Falls Often Involve Negligence?

It is the responsibility of property owners to keep all stairways on their property fairly safe for guests. Unfortunately, a lot of falls happen because careless property owners fail to uphold this duty of care and maintain their property. The following are some instances of carelessness that result in stair falls:

• Damaged or unequal stairs
• Lacking sufficient railings
• Lacking sufficient lighting in stairwells
• Having overly steep or few steps and allowing rotting or lose stair planks
• Worn carpet on the staircase
• Slippery or wet surfaces
• Not alerting visitors about potential risks

A property owner may be held accountable for the damages suffered by a fall victim due to any of the aforementioned hazardous situations.

Home Stair Safety at Home and Your Workplace

Employers should prioritize stair safety at work. It's crucial to take the necessary steps to prevent accidents because they can occur at any time and to anybody. The staircase in issue will determine if this is due to stairway construction or a specific problem. It would be tragic if you or one of your employees were hurt as a result of faulty construction or a lack of protective elements. Stair safety is equally important in the home as it is in the workplace. Falls down the stairs can happen at any time. As a result, in addition to making physical adjustments to your staircase to make it safer overall, it's vital that you follow the proper safety measures when using it. For instance, you could:

• Maintain your alertness while utilizing the stairs
• You eliminate any potential tripping dangers
• Take your time up the steps

To prevent accidents, everyone in your home or place of employment should practice stairway safety, not just you. It just takes a fraction of a second for one to occur.

Aftercare and Seeking Help

If an accident occurs, understanding how to recover from a fall down the stairs is important. All of the injuries stated above are quite serious, prompting the individual to seek medical attention in the majority of situations. Depending on the severity of your injuries, it is essential that you visit a doctor or healthcare specialist in order to receive the proper care for a stair-related injury. We hope that this guide has shown you the most typical injuries that can arise from falling steps, the laws that apply to such injuries, how to recover from a fall, and most importantly, how to avoid such injuries in the first place. Contact KAASS Law at {meta.phoneFormatted} to discuss your case further.

Premises liability is hard to prof but we can help you. Slip and fall accidents on sidewalks are more common that you may believe. On either public or private property, if a walkway was uneven and you fell, you can seek financial compensation for your damages. You may seek compensation for your injury related expenditures, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages if the party in charge of maintaining the sidewalk was negligent in their job. Owners of property have a responsibility to keep their structures safe so that guests are not at risk of harm. The owner of the property should be responsible for paying damages if someone is injured as a result of the owner's failure to keep the area safe and free of hazards like uneven walkways.

Who is Liable for Accidents on Sidewalks?

Your sidewalk injury may be the result of negligence on the part of a person or entity, depending where the accident occurred. Finding out who or what was in charge of maintaining the sidewalk should be your first step if you have fallen and sustained injuries there. In order to start the process of submitting an injury claim on your behalf, we know how to find the at-fault party and get their insurance information. Along with precisely documenting your losses, we will also collect a large quantity of evidence from the accident scene.

Government Property Slip and Fall Accidents

The government may be liable for your injuries if you trip, slip, or fall on land it owns or manages. In general, if the government was careless and that conduct resulted in your injury, you can seek compensation for your losses. If your injuries happened on a city-maintained or another sort of government-maintained sidewalk, you must go through a series of steps before ever discussing a settlement.

Who is Liable for Public Property Slip and Falls?

You must identify who is accountable for maintaining that section of the sidewalk if your injuries happened on public property (such as in a parking lot or in front of a store at a shopping center). The upkeep of outside property is the responsibility of many companies. However, in retail centers and strip malls, maintenance may fall within the purview of the entire property's owner. A detailed review of property records may be required to determine to whom a notice of claim should be delivered in order to obtain compensation.

Landlord Premises Liability

The landowner may be responsible for your injuries if the walkway was on a private property. Every homeowner's insurance policy provides information on premises liability. In the event that a person is hurt on their property, they may have coverage to be utilized to reimburse the victim's losses. Contacting the homeowner's insurance provider to submit a claim is necessary before the settlement process can start.

Sidewalk Accidents and Their Common Causes

The following are among the most considered as a crucial factor for sidewalk collisions:

• Cracks
• Sloping/slanted pavement
• Utility holes and damaged grates
• Loose materials
• Debris
• Obstructions
• Landscape neglect

Companies, governments, and homeowners that are in charge of maintaining sidewalks should ensure that they are safe for pedestrians. This involves correcting risks as soon as possible and providing warnings of hazards as needed.

Injuries Caused by Sidewalk Falls

Whatever caused your fall, you might sustain a variety of injuries. When you trip or slide suddenly and fall on the rough concrete of a sidewalk, everything is conceivable, from shattered bones and fractures to concussions and severe brain damage. The following are the most common injuries that occur when someone has a trip, slip or fall injury on a sidewalk:

• Injuries to the back
• TBI (traumatic brain injury)
• Ankle fractures or sprains
• Injuries to the wrist and elbow
• Knee problems
• Muscle strain
• Hip sprains
• Bruises and cuts

You don't have to pay medical fees and any associated damages as a result of someone else's negligence.

Contact a Los Angeles Attorney Today for Your Premises Liability Case

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Defective product injuries are more common than you might think. Before the general public utilizes a product, manufacturers need to make sure it is safe. Unfortunately, substandard products cause hundreds of injuries and fatalities every year. Defective products don't function properly and may not have the necessary safety features. Let's review some of the typical injuries brought on by faulty items in more detail:

• Organ injury
• Head trauma
• Burns
• Bones broken
• Injuries brought on by risky drugs

Possible Defective Product Injuries

Organ Injuries

The pharmaceutical medications that suppose to help you feel better may wind up doing even more harm. There may be long-term side effects from some medications that aren't part of the label. Long-term use of some medications can harm the heart, liver, kidneys, brain, or other organs.

Head Trauma

Motorcycles, bikes, and scooters are more prone to crash and result in severe head injuries if they are not built properly. Even if the user is wearing a helmet, it might not be sufficient to shield the user's head from impact. Cognitive challenges, speech and language disorders, emotional problems, and other complications can result from severe head trauma. Those who sustain head injuries might not be able to go back to work and might need long-term therapy.

Burns

The likelihood of home appliances catching fire increases if the wiring is defective, such as in toasters and curling irons. The individual using them risks suffering from serious burns as a result. Burns may result in extreme pain, an infection, permanent disfigurement, and other problems.

Injured Bones

Broken bones can result from a defective product. A child might sustain a broken arm or leg, for instance, if the high chair in which they are sitting breaks. Broken bones can be excruciatingly painful and take a very long time to heal. A broken bone may require surgery if it has many fractures.

Injuries Involving Dangerous Drugs

When a medical discovery may treat a disease, lengthen a person's life, or reduce pain, a lot of people are in favor of it. But the market is overrun with drugs that are marketed as a kind of illness prevention or as a form of illness protection. These new medications are typically made for younger people to help them live healthier lives. Unfortunately, a rise in drug recalls has occurred in recent years due to the risks that some of these medications pose. A personal injury legal firm in Atlanta is aware of the significant effects that drug-related injuries can have on a victim.

What Should You Know About Defective Product?

A significant problem with compounding pharmacies and the contamination of materials leading to a tainted product and customers being harmed if the defective product is consumed is one cause for the increased surge in recalls over the past several years. The FDA mandates that products include a black box warning if they are causing substantial negative effects yet are still on the market. Sometimes, these medications by themselves raise a warning sign for actual, possible negative effects. Another approach to stay informed about a new drug regimen that your doctor may have given to you is to regularly check the FDA website for the most recent recalls.

What Should You Do Right After the Defective Product Injury?

Even before you speak with a personal injury attorney, consider the following actions if you sustained a serious injury from a negligently caused accident:

• Receive medical care for your wound. Keep track of your receipts and adhere to your doctor's treatment recommendations. Your medical expenses will be factored into the total amount of damages indicated in your personal injury claim.
• Keep a record of the prognosis, suggested course of treatment, doctor visits, and the condition of your injuries that the doctor informed you of.
• Take pictures of your injuries at various stages, including the initial injury and both before and after treatments. This will help to demonstrate the seriousness of your injury.
• Write down the names and phone numbers of any witnesses to the collision, as well as any information they provided. You'll probably need to give your personal injury attorney this information.
• Get a copy of the accident report from the police.

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A head injury is a potentially catastrophic consequence of slip and fall incidents. Trauma to the head, skull, or brain may be included. When a person slips and falls, their head may hit the ground, table, or another hard item as they fall. Accidents involving the head frequently need visits to the emergency room. It could result in anything from a slight head injury to a serious brain injury.

What are the Possible Symptoms?

Slip and fall accident victims may have emotionally taxing symptoms in addition to physically crippling ones. After a head injury, there could be considerable changes in everyday activities and independence. In severe situations, patients may experience long-term, irreversible impairment that necessitates the need for them to relearn fundamental abilities. Those can include but are not limited to walking, speaking, and using a fork to eat. Some people with head injuries may never be able to work again or may have to work in a completely new field. A skilled medical practitioner must check you right away after a slip and fall accident. It will help them determine whether your symptoms are the result of a head injury or something else following damage to the head. Diagnostic imaging techniques like CT and MRI scans can be helpful to identify hidden ailments so that medical professionals can create a treatment strategy.

Head Injuries: Closed vs. Open

Open-head injuries and closed-head injuries are the two main classifications of head injuries. Using a hard item to strike the head or striking the head against a hard object can result in closed head injuries. The scalp may or may not be bleeding from the outside, and the skull is not fractured. When a hard item strikes the head and breaks the skull, it can cause an open-head injury, which allows blood to enter the brain. This kind of damage occurs most frequently in situations involving high rates of speed, such as when a person happens to be flying through a windshield during a car accident or when a bullet with high velocity enters the skull.

Most Common Head Injuries Resulting from Slip and Fall Accidents

Compared to other types of trauma, slip-and-fall events are more likely to result in certain head injuries, such as:

Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when the brain strikes the hard internal surface of the skull, resulting in brain hemorrhage and bruises. A contusion is a medical term for a brain bruise. More serious than bruises from a bump on another part of the body are brain contusions. In some circumstances, severe TBIs can result in fatality or life-altering injury due to irreversible alterations in brain function.

Edema

Any type of brain injury can cause edema or brain swelling. The skull cannot expand, in contrast to other body components that can do so to accommodate swelling brought on by tissue injuries. Because brain tissue presses on the skull and pressure build, as a result, swelling in the brain is far more dangerous and can quickly result in an emergency that might be fatal.

Hematoma

Blood that has gathered or clotted outside of blood arteries is referred to as a hematoma in the brain. Clotting results in pressure building inside the skull, which can induce loss of consciousness or irreversible brain injury. Hematomas can be divided into various categories according to where in the cranial cavity the blood collects. Blood that gathers between the skull and the surface of the brain forms a subdural hematoma. A headache that becomes worse over time is a typical sign of subdural hematomas.

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Car accidents involving death happen because of someone else's carelessness. Although various things might cause them, deadly automobile accidents are the most frequent. Unfortunately, this can happen when a negligent driver engages in unsafe driving practices, for example:

• Excessive Speeding
• Talking on a cellphone
• Texting
• Driving when intoxicated, etc...
• Tailgating
• Unsafe lane changes
• Violating road rules

While nothing can bring your loved one back, you can feel justified and get money from the driver who caused the accident. Thus, you can make a wrongful death claim with the insurance provider. Instead, the family members of the victim will have the option to file two different lawsuits: a wrongful death action or a survival action.

What Is a Wrongful Death Action in California?

A wrongful death action is a civil lawsuit in which the plaintiff seeks compensation for losing a loved one. In some circumstances, the negligent party may also be charged with crimes. A wrongful death action is a civil claim to get compensation for someone's loss of a loved one. The negligent party can sometimes also be convicted for separate criminal charges. Usually, people file wrongful death claims in the following cases:

• Car accidents
• Bicycle or motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Child injury accidents
• Intentional actions, which can contain a distinct criminal case

When Can You File a Car Accidents Death Claim in California?

Numerous circumstances allow one to file a lawsuit for wrongful death in California after a fatal auto collision. Therefore, as a surviving family member of a victim, you will first need to prove the following elements for a valid wrongful death lawsuit:

• The defendant had a duty of care and responsibility towards the victim.

The defendant had a legal responsibility to do everything to prevent harm to the loved one. According to California law, all drivers are obliged to drive in a way that does not injure others.

• The defendant breached his duty of care towards the victim

This means that the defendant committed wrongdoing and breached his duty of care towards the victim.

• The defendant's wrongful actions caused the deadly car accident.

The defendant is directly responsible for the car accident that claimed the life of your loved one.

• You suffered the compensable loss.

To clarify, your loved one's passing must have caused your family to experience financial or nonfinancial losses, such as the absence of the decedent's companionship, care, and earnings. Thus, you will probably be able to obtain a settlement or jury decision that compensates you and your loved ones for both concrete and intangible damages if you or your wrongful death attorney can demonstrate that these aspects are more likely true than false. Moreover, the victim's family can have a different claim against the reckless driver for additional damages, like the medical costs related to their injuries before they passed away.

Who Has the Right to Bring a Case for Car Accidents Death Involving Accidents?

According to California law, only certain people can file a wrongful death claim for compensation, including:

• The victim's spouse or domestic partner
• The victim's children
• The victim's grandchild, if his or her child passed away

Under California's intestate succession laws, anyone entitled to the victim's property can file a wrongful death action if no family member is listed above. This can also include the victim's siblings and parents too. Additionally, some people who were financially reliant on the victims at the time of the accident may be able to file a wrongful death claim. They include:

• Putative spouse
• Children of the putative spouse
• Stepchildren
• Victim's parents
• The legal guardian of the victim

Contact a Los Angeles Attorney Today

Certainly, you will receive support, advice, and representation from the KAASS Law wrongful death and automobile accident attorneys at this difficult time. Give our office a call at {meta.phoneFormatted} and visit our other website for more information.