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…
Common Types of Nursing Home Injuries When you have a family member or close friend in a nursing home, you put a lot of trust in the facility, the administration, and the caregivers who work there. You shouldn’t have to worry that something bad will happen while your loved one is under their care. However, thousands…
Explore the Pros and Cons of Creating a Trust in an Estate Plan Wills and trusts are the primary estate planning documents that are used to transfer property after someone passes away. A will must undergo the probate process before any property is given to the designated beneficiaries. A trust, on the other hand, transfers…
What to Expect When Filing Personal Injury Claims If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may have injuries and property damage to deal with. Personal injury claims may be the last thing on your mind at the time, but it isn’t something that should be put off for very long. If you’ve…
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…
Common Signs of Bad Nursing Homes When you make the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, you put a lot of trust in the facility and its caregivers. You expect them to treat your loved one with the care, respect, and dignity they deserve at this stage of their life. Unfortunately,…
Estate Planning Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Coronavirus has upended the daily lives of billions of people across the world. It has never been more important to plan for the unexpected because nobody really knows what tomorrow will bring. If something were to happen to you, how would your family members get by without you? An…
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…
Unexpected Car Accident Costs Car accidents can leave victims with broad problems to deal with in the aftermath, including unforeseen car accident costs. In the best-case scenario, your vehicle might have some minor dings or scratches that you will need to repair. In more serious accidents, your car may be a total loss altogether, and…