A spinal cord injury usually results from some kind of trauma. A vehicle crash is a common contributor to physical trauma and if the impact damages your spine, the injury could affect every aspect of your life. About SCI A spinal cord injury takes two forms: complete...
It was just a fender bender. You got the other person’s insurance information and called the people you’re supposed to. Now, you just want to go home and sleep it off. It’s easy to just head out and want to put an accident behind you, but that may not ultimately be...
Pit bulls are usually the poster child for vicious and aggressive dog breeds. Negative public perception of pit bulls has led to countless breed-specific legislation in the U.S. and around the world that specifically singles out the breed. But are they really the...
You may have experienced highway hypnosis when behind the wheel. Think back to a time when you were going somewhere and it seemed like suddenly you had traveled a long way without remembering the actual drive. That is an example of highway hypnosis. Your mind...
Even if you drive responsibly, you may eventually find yourself in the middle of an automobile collision. While carrying a roadside kit may help you respond to an emergency, your smartphone may be valuable for pursuing reasonable compensation from the negligent driver...
Filling a personal injury claim can be more complex than you may expect. In essence, you have to present a watertight case, backed by strong evidence to convince the court of your injuries. Moreover, depending on the nature of the case, it may take years before the...
Traumatic brain injuries affect a multitude of people every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 155 Americans die every day from brain injury complications. Every year, more than 2.5 million people go to the hospital, visit...
Receiving a personal injury settlement is a great feeling because you have accomplished what you set out to do with your personal injury case in California. However, receiving a payment does not necessarily mean you get to keep all that payment. As with pretty much...
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As Uber has grown into a ride-service behemoth, two particular challenges have emerged. One involves how Uber drivers should be classified for employment purposes. Are they employees of the billion-dollar company or just independent contractors? While this issue has...