NOVATO PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Taking an Uber? Make sure you buckle up
Many people feel safe getting into the back seat of a ride-hailing vehicle, such as an Uber or a Lyft, and not fastening their seat belt despite laws mandating their use. However, the California Office of Traffic Safety says while half of all front-seat occupants...
Possible new therapy for patients with brain injuries
The tragedy of a life-changing injury is a difficult experience for both victims and their loved ones. One of the most devastating types of injury is head trauma. There are countless California families who are dealing with the aftermath of these catastrophic...
Personal Injury lawsuits might help recoup dog bite expenses
The experience of getting bit by an animal is often a traumatic and terrifying event. Along with the emotional and physical pain, victims are often burdened with monetary damages that may include medical bills and lost wages. Victims who are bitten in California may...
Car accidents change surviving families forever
Life can literally change or end in the blink of an eye. In many situations, horrific tragedies, such as car accidents, will leave victims or surviving families forever changed through injuries or untimely deaths. One recent California crash has left a young...
Risks for pedestrians around daylight savings
Many Californians are mixed about the first Sunday in November. Daylight savings can give everyone in the state an extra hour of sleep, but it also means that it gets dark early and everyone has to readjust their clocks. What can’t be disputed is the effect the...
Study shows medication prevents some deaths from brain injuries
Global statistics show that nearly 70 million people suffer a traumatic head injury every year. For many of these victims, there has been no effective treatment shown that could reduce damage and possibly prevent death from brain injuries. There have been countless...
Woman on trial for fatal car accident that killed 3 teens
For those who choose to drink and drive, the thought that they can wind up causing the death of an innocent person likely never enters their mind. Sadly, too many California families have lost a loved one based on the negligence of another motorist. One woman is...
California city looking at ways to reduce serious car accidents
In a short span of time, one California city reported several pedestrian accidents, including a child who suffered serious injuries. Frustrated residents held a protest to prompt city leaders to take actions to reduce the chances of further deaths and injuries caused...
Car hazards for students in every grade
Autumn may not be as notorious as a season for motor vehicle accidents as much as summer and winter are, but it can be difficult for California drivers to adjust to the first few months of the school year. They are still adjusting to the increase in buses and traffic...
Negligence while driving often leads to serious car accidents
Every day, California news stations report on serious traffic accidents that forever change the lives of those involved. Car accidents can occur in just about any manner, though ignoring traffic control signals is a common recipe for disaster. Sadly, four people...
