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Car accidents can result in very serious injury or in some cases, even death. But while there is always the risk of serious injury as the result of a car accident, some groups of people are susceptible to more risk than others. One such group is that of pregnant women. When a pregnant woman is a driver or passenger in a car that is involved in an accident there are additional concerns. Pregnant women (and everyone for that matter) should be aware of their legal rights, potential insurance claims, and how to best proceed for themselves and their unborn child.   ADDITIONAL INJURIES TO PREGNANT WOMEN Car accidents are so dangerous because of the force that an accident can have on the vehicles involved and on the individuals in those vehicles. Sudden…

When an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place it is called a hernia. Hernias are relatively common and are generally repaired by undergoing a minor surgery that often includes the use of surgical mesh. The surgical mesh helps to fuse the abdominal muscles together since they have become separated. Unfortunately, sometimes hernia mesh can create severe problems. If this occurs, you may have a claim for compensation. Here’s what to know about hernia mesh lawsuits in California.   WHAT ISSUES CAN BE CAUSED BY HERNIA DEFECTIVE HERNIA MESH? When hernia mesh is defective, it can result in a number of complications. Those who receive the defective hernia mesh may suffer from infections, migration, rejection, adhesion, intense pain, bowel obstruction, and bowel perforation. …

COMMON CARRIER LAW IN CALIFORNIA California state law defines a common carrier as a transportation company that transports people, goods, or property around the state. In order to be considered a common carrier, a company must meet three requirements: The transportation company was established to transport people or goods from one location to another; The transportation company holds itself out to the public as a transportation company; and  The transportation company charges a fee for moving people or goods from one location to another.  While you may think of common carriers are buses, trains, planes, and taxis, so too are ski lifts, cruise ships, elevators, escalators, and even amusement parks.  HELD TO A HIGHER STANDARD OF CARE California holds its common carriers to a higher standard of care than other…

When a car strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian almost always suffers more serious injuries. After all, unlike the driver, they have no protection. For this reason, it’s difficult to imagine that the pedestrian could have any real liability in the accident. However, just because the pedestrian suffers more serious injuries, it doesn’t mean that they can’t have any liability.  PEDESTRIANS SHARE RESPONSIBILITIES WITH DRIVERS While every driver has the responsibility to drive safely and yield to pedestrians, pedestrians also share a responsibility to only cross the street where legal (e.g. crosswalks) and to do so with caution. If a pedestrian fails to follow the law, they can likely be found negligent and may be at least partially liable for any accident that occurs.  There are various negligent behaviors that could potentially make…

When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it can be difficult to prove what exactly happened. Oftentimes it’s one driver’s word against the other. This can be tough when you are trying to file an insurance claim or a lawsuit for your injuries. That’s where a police report may prove extremely helpful.  WHAT IS A POLICE REPORT?  When an accident occurs and you call the police, they will generally come to the scene in order to investigate what has occurred. This involves talking to witnesses, taking photographs, measuring distances, and inspecting vehicles, among other things. The police report then acts as a summary of the investigation.  Police reports include a variety of factors, such as: Date, time, and location of the accident (generally an approximation) Names, addresses, phone numbers, and…