Nausea After Falling–and Other Common Signs of Concussions and Internal Injuries When you’ve been involved in a slip and fall accident, you need to be aware of potential physical ailments that might not be immediately obvious. Often, the adrenaline surge that accompanies an accident can mask pain and discomfort, leading you to believe that you’ve walked away from the...
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Trench and excavation work are an essential part of many construction projects. They are typically conducted to accommodate running cables, pipes, and equipment underground, and are among the most hazardous in the industry. A trench is defined by its depth being equal to or greater than its width, making these excavations particularly perilous for construction workers. Those involved in...
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Your Guide to Child Seat Laws and Front Seat Requirements in California Wearing your seatbelt is the most effective way to protect yourself, your children, and any other passengers when driving on California roadways. Before leaving your driveway or parking space, it is your responsibility to ensure that all children in your vehicle are properly secured. Each year, thousands...
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Need to know what comprehensive auto insurance is and what it covers in California? Comprehensive auto insurance in California covers damage caused by events other than collisions, such as a falling tree branch, hailstorm damage, or vandalism. Comprehensive coverage is often referred to as “other than collision” coverage since it covers incidents beyond colliding with another vehicle or object. ...
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Is It Illegal to Chase Someone in a Car? Is chasing someone in a car illegal in California? The answer is yes, the only people allowed to legally chase another person in a car is the peace officer with a marked vehicle indicating that it is the police, along with the flashing lights. If you start following another driver...
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Head-on collision injuries are usually severe, often with life-threatening or fatal consequences, leading to significant medical expenses and extensive recovery or ongoing rehabilitation. These are among the most dangerous types of car accidents because the force of impact is absorbed directly by the vehicles involved. In comparison to sideswipes or minor fender-benders, injuries from head-on collisions are usually much...
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People who drive without insurance, otherwise known as uninsured motorists (UM), are those who operate motor vehicles without having insurance to pay for injuries or damages resulting from motor vehicle accidents in which they were at fault. This happens despite laws in most places that require drivers to have insurance. In California, your auto insurance policy typically includes uninsured/underinsured...
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At Roberts Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, we strongly believe that everyone should have access to legal help without worrying about the cost, especially when they’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence. After an accident, there are various expenses that can arise, such as: These expenses can quickly pile up, adding stress to an already difficult situation....
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