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26 Apr 2011, 3:36 pm
UCLA Medical Center pulled off this miracle.
The Los Angeles car accident attorneys at our firm regularly monitor medical and healthcare-related developments that impact accident victims. A Yuba City woman has made history by becoming the first woman in California to receive a complete hand transplant, after losing her own hand in an auto accident. The surgery was performed at the UCLA Medical Center, and doctors have confirmed that the surgery went off well.
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8 May 2012, 7:38 am
For most people, the process after a North Carolina automobile accident is uncharted territory, they’re simply not sure what to do. For smaller claims, it may be possible to “learn on the go” and negotiate a fair settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company on your own behalf. However, for automobile accident involving more serious [...] [read post]
7 Jan 2012, 1:19 pm
Automobile accidents can cause devastating orthopedic injuries that result in a life time of disability, physical pain, and financial difficulties. One of the more common conditions associated with automobile accidents is sciatica, a group of symptoms which may be caused by a number of diagnoses but which commonly manifests as pain, numbness, and tingling to [...] [read post]
29 Oct 2012, 1:03 pm
As the response time of a drunk driver is appreciably slowed, they are often unable to apply their brakes or take evasive maneuvers to prevent or minimize a collision. As a result, drunken driving accidents can be particularly violent and can lead to life-changing injuries. If you or a family member has been seriously injured [...] [read post]
20 Feb 2012, 10:23 am
Personal injuries can take a number of forms: broken bones, traumatic brain injury, soft tissue damage, etc. All of these injuries have the capacity to cause a great deal of physical pain and suffering. Facial scarring is also a common personal injury sustained by persons involved in automobile and other accidents, but, maybe more so [...] [read post]
3 Feb 2012, 1:08 pm
North Carolina law protects medical care providers who treat personal injury claimants by providing a limited lien against any settlement or verdict. See, N.C.G.S. § 44-49. By its express terms, the statute also protects those providing ambulance services. However, unlike other medical service providers, EMS providers may also file a lien against the real property [...] [read post]
30 Apr 2012, 10:07 am
Automobile accidents involving pedestrians are often more complicated than those involving two vehicles. In part, this is a result of North Carolina’s unforgiving contributory negligence rule. This outdated legal principle holds that a defendant can completely avoid liability if he or she can prove the plaintiff was even 1% at-fault for the accident. In pedestrian [...] [read post]
15 May 2012, 3:26 pm
Among the injuries commonly caused by automobile accidents are those involving the shoulder. Whether you have sustained a fractured collarbone, upper arm, or shoulder blade or suffered a torn rotator cuff, the odds are that your medical treatment will cost thousands of dollars and cause you to miss weeks, if not months, away from work. [...] [read post]
21 Mar 2012, 7:54 am
When two automobiles collide, the vehicles are able to absorb a portion of the impact. Even this minimal amount of protection is lost when an automobile negligently strikes a pedestrian crossing the street through a crosswalk or walking along a road, street, or highway. The outcome of such accidents can be life-changing for the pedestrian. [...] [read post]
1 Mar 2012, 2:29 pm
One of the first steps that a personal injury claimant should take following a North Carolina automobile accident is to obtain a copy of the investigating officer’s Crash Report (DMV Form 349). The Crash Report provides basic facts about the drivers involved in the accident, their vehicles, and the nature of the collision. In many [...] [read post]
21 May 2012, 12:21 pm
The national statistics regarding drunken driving accidents are troubling to say the least. A collision involving an intoxicated driver occurs once every minute, and nearly 10,000 people are killed in alcohol related accidents each year. Unfortunately, criminal proceedings against the responsible driver only serve to punish, they do little to assist the survivors of the [...] [read post]
9 Aug 2012, 8:53 am
Standard North Carolina automobile insurance policies contain a number of different types of coverage. One of the more important is underinsured motorist coverage (UIM). The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently decided an important case regarding this type of coverage and decided that a defendant is not entitled to a credit against a judgment for [...] [read post]
19 Aug 2012, 12:41 pm
After 23 years of practicing personal injury law in York County, I am amazed how people survive serious [...] [read post]
18 Jan 2012, 2:55 pm
In the state of North Carolina, it is illegal to use a cell phone to text or send an e-mail while operating an automobile. The statute is in place for good reason, as collisions involving distracted drivers frequently occur at high speeds and cause serious personal injury. If you or a family member has been [...] [read post]
19 Oct 2011, 10:23 am
Your Connecticut car accident case can completely overwhelm you. What should you do? What should you not do? Have you done anything to harm your case? How will this case be investigated? Contact us today so we can get you … Continue reading ? [read post]
2 Dec 2010, 4:29 pm
Three people were injured in a wreck on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, near the Dallas Love Field airport. Authorities say that the injured individuals were in a car that was sideswiped by another car at a moderate rate of speed. The first car was pushed into the median and struck a traffic light pole. The driver and two passengers of the first car were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who are injured in wrecks. If you've been hurt, call us… [read post]
8 Oct 2012, 8:15 am
With negligence cases involving obvious fault, such as where a drunk driver runs a stop sign and causes a T-Bone collision, the insurance adjuster is not likely to conduct much of an investigation. If, however, there is an indication that your actions may have caused the accident, or even that you were in any small [...] [read post]
5 Dec 2012, 10:07 am
When a drunk driver chooses to get behind the wheel, he or she is not just risking their own lives; the drunk driver is risking the lives and health of everyone on the road. The criminal justice system provides punishment for these individuals, but it does not always force them to pay financial damages for [...] [read post]
29 Oct 2012, 1:46 pm
Fortunately, not all car accidents cause serious, permanent injury. Many folks involved in low impact collisions require only chiropractic treatment or physical rehabilitation. Even in these situations, the injured party may incur several thousands of dollars of chiropractic and rehab expenses. The at-fault driver’s automobile insurance company is responsible for these bills and should be [...] [read post]
23 Jan 2012, 1:40 pm
Automobile accidents involving drunk drivers frequently occur at high speeds and cause life altering injuries. For occupants of vehicles struck by the negligent drunk driver, recovering personal injury compensation may not be so difficult. In most cases, they will not have to overcome North Carolina’s harsh contributory negligence rule. However, for passengers of the drunk [...] [read post]