Seniors often fear that a fall might cause them to break their hip or hurt their back, but they don’t know that falls can often result in even greater injuries. Countless medical studies show that seniors hitting their head can have deadly consequences – such as brain injuries. Our San Francisco brain injury attorneys have...
Car accidents can be caused for a variety of reasons – one of the most common being driving under the influence. When we hear that a person was driving under the influence of drugs, we often assume that it was an illegal drug. However, prescription drugs can also cause car accidents. How Can Prescription Drugs...
Getting in a car accident is a shocking experience for any driver or passenger. If you were injured in a car accident, you might not know what steps you should take to get compensated for past and future medical expenses, along with lost wages. Thankfully, our team at Scarlett Law Group has put together do’s...
With the evolution of motor vehicle technology comes new risks. A common evolution of automotive technology that has presented new dangers is the autopilot feature on vehicles. Despite claims to the contrary, self-driving cars currently have a higher rate of accidents than human-driven cars. On average, there are 9.1 self-driving car accidents per million miles...
When a person suffers a brain injury, it can result in many long-term side effects, such as chronic headaches, memory loss, and even sleep issues. But can brain injuries alter a person’s personality? Read more to find out. Mood & Personality Changes After a TBI Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect everyone differently. An injury that...
Whiplash injuries occur when a person’s body moves forward rapidly while their head stays in place. Whiplash injuries can severely impact the neck, causing the neck to extend in a “whip-like” motion. In some cases, whiplash accidents can cause the neck to snap or jerk–resulting in serious injuries. What Should I Do After Suffering a...
When a person is injured in an accident, one of the first things they do is file a claim with their insurance company. Policyholders trust that their insurance company will give them the compensation they need to cover past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and more. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact,...
If you have suffered injuries in an accident caused by another, you can file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your loss. However, personal injury cases are complex and often require legal guidance. Below we explain which cases will highly benefit from the experience of a personal injury attorney. Severe or Catastrophic Injuries...
Losing a loved one is never easy–especially when their death could have been prevented. When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the family members can file a claim against the party at fault. If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident caused by another, you can file a civil suit to receive compensation...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed a pilot program to split up the sleeper berth time. The new pilot program would give truck drivers more flexibility to ensure that truck drivers relieved ten hours off duty. Find out more about the sleeper berth pilot program and how it may impact truck driving...
