Can a Car Accident Lead to PTSD?
Whenever a devastating car crash occurs, there can be long-lasting impacts on those involved. These injuries are often disabling not only physically, but also mentally. In car accidents where you sustain severe injuries, you may also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder which could impact your entire life.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (commonly...
ATTORNEY NICK CASPER SELECTED TO TOP 100 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS LIST
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook is pleased to announce that our attorney Nick Casper has been selected to the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list this year. Along with being selected to the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list, this is Nick’s fourth consecutive year being named a
Safe Driving Tips: How to Be a Defensive Driver
Staying safe is imperative in all situations, especially when you’re on the road. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to determine how the other drivers on the road will act, but there are some things you can do that help to keep you as safe as possible.
Defensive driving is one of...
The Dangerous Roads of the Bay Area
California, in general, is one of the most dangerous places to drive. There are countless drivers on the road, many of whom fail to adhere to traffic laws or show respect to others. In the Bay Area, there are some roads that prove to be more dangerous than others.
ATTORNEY ANDREW SCHWARTZ REACHES $8 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR FAMILY IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASE
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook’s own Attorney Andrew Schwartz recently reached an $8 million settlement from a school district in a wrongful death case concerning a 15-year-old who drowned in a swimming class in 2018.
Attorney Schwartz’s clients sued the school district and physical education teacher after their son drowned...
INSURANCE COMPANIES: FRIEND OR FOE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
In any situation involving a serious crash, you will likely be looking to automobile insurance companies for compensation. In California, you may seek compensation from the insurance company for the other driver if he or she was negligent in causing the car accident. You may also potentially seek...
CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT LAW: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
After a crash, there are certain laws that help injured people pursue compensation from the negligent party. Unfortunately, there are also many obstacles that can arise when navigating the insurance claims system. Below, we’ll explain some of the most important things you need to know about California’s current laws regarding fault and...
INCORRECT USE OF HEAVY MACHINERY: IMPROPER TRAINING LEADING TO INJURY
Large cranes, manufacturing equipment, and other pieces of heavy machinery exist on industrial work sites. With their presence, the potential of danger heightens, putting you and other employers at risk of severe harm when you don’t have proper training.
In situations where you must use heavy machinery, it’s imperative...
The Dangers of Machine Defects
In any industrial job, you can expect to work with countless pieces of machinery. From heavy-duty equipment to small tools, the equipment you use is vital to your ability to complete your day-to-day tasks. It’s critical for each piece of equipment you use to keep you from harm.
Unfortunately,...
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS AND CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
Because of the high-risk nature of the industry, many accidents that occur on industrial work sites can cause catastrophic injuries. If you work in any capacity in the industrial field, you want to be sure there are measures in place that protect you from severe harm.
Unfortunately, these...