Motorcycle Accidents
Annually, motorcycle accidents produce almost 90,000 injuries …with 4800 of the accidents resulting in death of the rider or passenger. Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injury or death. The majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by operators of motor vehicles who fail to see a motorcycle until “it is too late.” At speeds as […]
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can range from improper care to sexual, financial, or physical abuse. The most disheartening aspect of these cases is that the victims of elder abuse have “paid their dues.” They have spent their lives working and raising children to finally retire and often find themselves in a helpless and dependent position where they […]
Dog Bites
Dog and animal bites impact almost one million people each year. When most people think of animal bites, they are inclined to think that it is no big deal. This could not be further from the truth. Animal bites can be extremely serious. Animal bites often involve puncture wounds which may become infected. These bites […]
Burn Injuries
According to a recent survey, last year alone, there were over 450,000 burn victims requiring emergency medical treatment. Burn injuries can be caused by gasoline fires resulting from high-speed car, truck, and motorcycle, accidents. Serious burns can also result from negligently installed electrical wiring, defective products, and exposure to toxic chemicals. Burn injuries can cause […]
Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) …may result in life-long mental and physical challenges and causes about 30 percent of all injury deaths. TBI can be severe or mild and requires a clinical diagnosis and medical supervision. A sport-related concussion and almost any other type of accident can cause a brain injury. Children from the time of […]
Boating Accidents
Boating accidents cause about 800 deaths …and about 3500 injuries each year in America. Accidents surrounding boats normally involve alcohol or inattention. But no matter what the cause, boating accidents almost always result in serious bodily injury. Call (818) 543-1900 for additional information.
Bicycle Accidents
As with motorcycle accidents …bicycle accidents frequently take place due to motor vehicle operators’ failure to see the bike rider or failing to yield to a rider’s right to share the road. As with events involving motorcycles, bicyclists have little protection against impacts with 3000 or more pounds of steel and often result in very serious […]
Back & Neck Injuries
Everyone knows that a spinal cord injury can permanently damage the spinal column …and create permanent disability and paralysis, or temporarily limit your activity while you get better. Spinal Shock One may experience “spinal shock” which may last for hours or weeks. Healing is possible. In severe instances, medical care and physical therapy may be […]
Automobile Accidents
The number of automobile accidents is increasing. Over 1.5 million people are injured and over 55,000 people die in motor vehicle accidents annually. About half of all fatalities and about 20% of injuries from these “accidents” involved alcohol. Call for help as soon as you are injured. You take the time to recover and we’ll deal […]