DAYCARE INJURIES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Many parents worry about leaving their kids in daycare, particularly if they’re unfamiliar with the location and the staff there. If you’re a parent concerned about an injury your child sustained, you should understand what wounds your kid is likely to encounter while playing and which ones might be indicative of a...
SUMMARY OF THE FMCSA TRUCKING REGULATIONS
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established by the Department of Transportation in 2000. Its primary purpose is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. By publishing safety regulations all trucking companies are legally obligated to follow. These laws cover many different topics.
For example, the...
ACCIDENTS ON PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE PROPERTY
Accidents can occur anywhere for any number of reasons; however, if you were injured as a result of negligence or carelessness, who is liable depends on who owns the location in which you were injured. Slip and fall accidents, for example, can occur on the sidewalk or in a grocery store. In...
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury can instantly change the course of your life. Whether it affects your mobility, independence, or day-to-day comfort, the consequences can be long-lasting. Because the spinal cord sends signals between your brain and the rest of your body, any damage to it can cause serious physical limitations.
TYPES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
The human brain is so complex and multi-dimensional that we still understand very little about the way it functions. We do, however, understand that any sort of injury to this vital organ can be devastating and lead to serious, possibly even life-long impacts. We have classified these injuries into two types: traumatic...
THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF A TBI
Traumatic brain injuries are known for the alarming way they occur, typically as a result of severe blunt force trauma to the head. They are perhaps better known, however, for their unpredictable nature, and for the devastating impact they can have on victims and their loved ones. In some cases, traumatic brain...
Am I Entitled to File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience, especially when the death resulted from the negligent or wrongful acts of another. Fortunately for families in California, state law provides the right for them to pursue justice and compensation for their losses after their family member has been the victim of wrongful...
ATTORNEY LARRY E. COOK WEIGHS IN ON LAWSUIT AGAINST LOS PERALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Attorney Larry E. Cook of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook is currently representing the family of a student who had duct tape placed over his mouth twice by a teacher at Los Perales Elementary School in Moraga. Larry recently gave an interview to ABC7 News on the incident.“He didn’t do anything that justifies...
DAMAGES RECOVERABLE IN A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE
If you suddenly lose your spouse due to a fatal work accident, a brain injury or any other circumstance in which another person was responsible for their death, you may be able to win a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money can bring your loved one back to you, the...
CAR ACCIDENTS: CAN YOU RECOVER COMPENSATION IF YOU ARE PARTIALLY AT FAULT?
As a firm that’s represented auto accident victims for more than 35 years, we’ve seen a wide range of situations. No two accidents are the same, and there are times when these cases can bring unique issues and legal elements into the picture, especially when it comes to determining who is at...