On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 27, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
During an accident, head trauma can lead to brain injury. This may happen if an occupant of a vehicle hits their head against the window, or fails to wear a seatbelt and is projected through the windshield. Even airbags have been known to cause head trauma in...
On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 22, 2019 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the spinal cord is permanent. This is your new reality if your loved one’s recent involvement in an accident resulted in paralysis from a spinal cord injury. The shock of the diagnosis may still be protecting you from an emotional breakdown, or you may...
On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 20, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Smaller and lighter cars are becoming more popular in California as drivers try to lower gas expenses. However, according to Forbes, these vehicles can be costly in other ways. Smaller and lighter cars tend to have more medical payments claims than any other category...
On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 15, 2019 | Sports & Recreation Injuries
Having your kids play sports after school is good for them in many ways. It teaches valuable skills and keeps them active. However, sports, especially ones that involve physical contact, can be dangerous for your children. Sports like tackle football, soccer and...
On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 14, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Los Angeles Times reports that previous plans to obligate mandatory safety features to prevent the unintended acceleration of vehicles are no longer in motion. The change comes after automakers voluntarily installed safety systems, which were implemented...
On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 7, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Parents in California are always looking for new ways to keep their children safe and to play an active role in their lives. As a result, many parents opt to drop kids off at school themselves, rather than let them take the bus. However, year and year, statistics have...
On behalf of Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP | May 1, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the NHTSA, in 2017, distracted driving cost 3,166 people their lives. In California, teens were often blamed for this problem, but studies show that parents struggle just as much with setting their phone aside. This is despite the fact that there is more...
