Brain Injury Awareness Month: March 2022
Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, it is a great time to educate yourself on what brain injuries are, how they can happen, and how you can help injured victims. Types of Brain Injuries...
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Most dangerous roads in California
5 Most Dangerous Roads in California California is a spectacular state filled with stunning scenery and is the most populated state in the U.S. Whether it’s the beautiful views distracting drivers or...
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California car accident statistics: It’s not all golden in the Golden State
If you’re one of the many who’ve been injured in a car accident in the Golden State, you could have a claim for your damages based on the unique facts and circumstances surrounding your accident and...
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Motorcycle lane-splitting laws in California
Love it or hate it, lane-splitting is legal in California. But just because it’s allowed doesn’t mean it’s safe. The maneuver can still result in serious accidents even when performed safely with good...
View ArticleRole of an expert witness in a brain injury case
A medical expert witness is a licensed medical practitioner, such as a doctor, nurse, or surgeon, whose education, skills, and experience qualify them to testify about particular aspects of a...
View ArticleThe importance of rehabilitation in brain injury cases
A brain injury impedes your ability to do things you enjoy, develop fulfilling relationships with others, and even care for yourself without help. Brain injuries are classified as either traumatic...
View ArticleBrain injury settlements out of court: Process and considerations
After an accident that causes a brain injury, the victim and their family may file a suit for damages against the at-fault party. Brain injury lawsuits may be settled out of court in structured...
View ArticleProtecting the rights of brain injury victims in nursing homes
A moderate to severe brain injury often causes permanent brain damage or the onset of dementia. Many brain injury victims require the specialized, 24-7 care provided in a nursing or memory care home....
View ArticleSurprising impact of brain injury on relationships
Brain injuries have both direct and indirect victims: the person harmed, as well as their family and loved ones. It’s not uncommon for even a mild brain injury to result in personality changes and...
View ArticleWhat victims need to know about boating under the influence in California
Mixing boating and alcohol can often lead to serious accidents like boat collisions or accidental drowning. If you’ve been harmed by a drunk boater, you may have the option to pursue a claim for...
View ArticleUnderstanding the rise of class action lawsuits in the entertainment industry
The entertainment industry is more than just Hollywood. It covers video games, sports, movies and TV, and social media. Media and entertainment industries are governed by complex precedents developed...
View ArticleAmputee support groups in California
Find your community with these resources Californians are resilient under pressure and adapt to overcome obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable. But slowly, life begins again, and the ability to...
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Here’s how traumatic brain injury affects daily life
A traumatic brain injury can disrupt every area of a person’s life, impacting their ability to carry out daily activities. That’s the less-than-positive news, but there is hope. California has an...
View ArticleFinancial assistance for traumatic brain injury victims in California and beyond
It is being discovered that traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects more people than was ever realized. Advances in screening and diagnosis methods have shed light on the impacts of brain injury and how...
View ArticleVocational rehabilitation in brain injury cases: Helping you feel your best
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain tissue, usually occurring in a closed head injury. The brain collides with the skull’s interior at a high velocity, causing the tissue and blood...
View ArticleLiability in traumatic brain injury cases
Find who’s at fault and get compensation You may have heard attorneys talk about traumatic brain injury liability, but what does this mean? Liability is a legal theory used in personal injury claims...
View ArticleWhat is proximate cause in brain injury cases?
Brain injuries are severe and tend to be life-changing. These injuries are medically complex and require extensive knowledge to recover just compensation. These lawsuits can be very impactful when...
View ArticleInterstate vs. intrastate trucking: What’s the difference, and why does it...
Regarding interstate vs intrastate trucking, the difference lies in where a truck travels. An interstate trucker can legally travel across state lines or national borders when transporting freight....
View ArticleJanuary is Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month
January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. At Ernst Law Group, we want to give you tips on how you can protect yourself against a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while...
View ArticleCalifornia traumatic brain injury statistics
These injuries are more common than you think Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to temporary or permanent effects, ranging from mild to severe. The consequences of moderate and severe injuries...
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