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• What Happens in a California Car Accident Lawsuit?

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP Aug 1
  If you get in a car accident in California, your first step should be to seek medical treatment for any injuries that have occurred. You must also report the accident to the police to ensure all details of the wreck are properly recorded in a police report. After you’ve begun recovering from y...

• What Counts as a Pedestrian Accident?

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP May 13
  Pedestrian accidents involve any accident where a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in the road, on the sidewalk, or in some other public space. Although there are instances when the pedestrian can be at fault for causing such an accident, usually the driver is at fault because pedestrians have the rig...

• Damages Common in Burn Injury Claims

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP Mar 13
  Burn injuries are, arguably, some of the worst types of injuries you can endure. Not only are severe burns likely to cause significant scarring and disfigurement, but the recovery is exceptionally painful due to the cleaning, debridement, and skin grafts that survivors will require. Below, we revie...

• Personal Injury Claim Timeline

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP August 31, 2018
  After you’ve been involved in any type of accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, you will have the opportunity to pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault party so that you can recover your losses. Filing a claim in civil court can be intimidating for anyone...

• California Negligence Laws Explained

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP June 22, 2018
  If you’ve recently been involved in an accident and think that someone other than yourself was to blame, you may be looking into California’s negligence laws. These laws can get complicated, but we’ve laid them out for you in a clear and easy-to-understand manner below.   W...

• Commercial Trucking Accidents: Common Causes

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP March 13, 2018
  There are a lot of semi-trucks on the road. They are vital to our transportation industry and our ability to purchase all types of goods at any store across the country. With millions of miles traveled every year, most truck drivers are safe and responsible. Still, truckers can make poor decisions ...

• Recognizing the Symptoms of a Ruptured Spleen

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP October 3, 2017
  The spleen is an organ on the left side of your body, right under your rib cage. It functions to fight infection and filter old blood cells from your bloodstream. A ruptured spleen is most often caused by blunt force trauma to your abdomen—a common occurrence in serious car accidents. The im...

• What Are the Cognitive Symptoms of a TBI?

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP October 1, 2017
  Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are devastating to victims and their families. A leading cause of disability and death in the United States, TBIs are caused by sudden trauma to the brain. Depending on the severity of the injury to your brain, a TBI can affect you in many ways, from mild to catastr...

• Four Automakers Agree to Proposed Takata Airbag Settlement

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP June 19, 2017
  Sometimes, it isn’t another person who causes harm but a product instead. In one recent case, the harmful product is the Takata airbag inflator that exploded with too much force, killing or injuring drivers. Toyota, BMW, Mazda, and Subaru will share a $553 million settlement that addressed cl...

• After Fleeing from One Crash, Driver Arrested After Hitting Pol

  by Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP March 16, 2017
            Fleeing from the scene of a car crash is something that all people should know is against the law. When a crash occurs, it is the responsibility of all parties involved to remain at the scene until police arrive. Recently, one man chose not to follow this la...