Injured in a Car Wreck? Here’s What to Do Next According to the latest data collected by the California Highway Patrol, nearly 270,000 people were injured as a result of traffic collisions in 2019. Over 3,400 automobile accidents turned fatal. The truth is that a car accident can happen to anyone, at any time, no…
Medical Malpractice Law Changes for 2023 Have you heard about the new medical malpractice law changes for 2023? It’s important to stay in the know in case you ever experience a medical malpractice injury. In this blog, we’ll explore these changes, what constitutes medical malpractice, and when you should consult with a lawyer. What Is…
Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in California Have you recently experienced a semi-truck accident in California? You should know that these types of accidents are becoming increasingly more common. In fact, as of 2020, there has been a 28% increase in fatalities involving large trucks since 2009. 68% of the 4,014 fatalities reported were the…
Spread the Word for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: June 15 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, with June 15 designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day was first commemorated in 2006, and it was made official by the United Nations in 2011. It’s the one day each year where countries around…
Has COVID-19 Increased the Risk of Elder Abuse? Elder abuse was a serious public health problem well before COVID-19 hit the United States; however, the outbreak has only intensified the risk for seniors. With many states still maintaining social distancing and other limitations, much of the elderly population has had to face the ongoing pandemic…
Injured in a Red Light Accident? Call us now! Red light runners cause countless accidents every year here in the state of California. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 846 people lost their lives in crashes caused by red light running in just the year 2018 alone. It is an extremely dangerous practice…
The Effects of Elder Neglect Elder neglect is a serious public health concern that’s more common than you might think. In fact, at least 10% of Americans over the age of 60 will experience some form of elder abuse each year. The majority of these individuals reside in institutional settings like nursing homes and assisted…
Kyle Jones & Moneywise: A One-Stop-Shop I’m fortunate to practice in Bakersfield where we have a host of local, independent resources available to assist my clients. One such resource is Moneywise Wealth Management, with whom I have a long-standing professional relationship. Their financial advisory team consists of David Anderson, Sherod Waite, Garro Ellis, Kris Pelster…
The Law Office of Kyle W. Jones successfully settled an elder abuse case at $480,000! It can be devestating to learn that a loved one is being abused. If you want to learn more about signs of elder abuse, read here. For additional resources, check out our blog posts.
