Even if you wear a helmet and other protective gear, a bicycle accident can cause serious injuries to the head and body. Since bicycles can be less stable and less visible than cars or other modes of transportation, their use leads to higher risk of accidents. Here are four things... View Article
If you’ve been involved in a hit and run, you’re probably hoping for justice—both criminal and civil. Hit and run is not only a personal injury cause of action, but a criminal action, too. As a passenger, your actions might define whether you’re liable or whether you can recover damages.... View Article
Any time you get a large financial windfall, it’s smart to put some aside for taxes—but does that apply to personal injury suits, too? Clients often ask when personal injury damages are taxable in Chico, CA, but most don’t even consider it until the tax bill arrives. Knowing what your... View Article
Have you been bitten by a dog? Dogs bite about 4.7 million people every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 800,000 of those bites need medical attention, and over 70 percent of those dog bites occur because the dogs weren’t neutered. Dog bites can... View Article
Even if you’ve never kept a diary in your life, you should keep one after you’ve been in a car crash. Not only is it hard to remember exactly what’s happened after a car crash or other accident (especially if it was traumatic), but keeping a pain and injury journal... View Article