Is it Dangerous to Move Immediately After a Car Accident?
It is extremely dangerous to move someone immediately after a car accident if there is a possibility that the person has a spinal cord injury. Moving a person with an injured spinal cord could worsen the damage to the spinal cord, which could cause paralysis or death. A partially-cut spinal cord could become severed entirely, […]
Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
Can I file a personal injury claim against the drunk driver who hit me even if the driver was not arrested? Despite harsh criminal penalties and decades of anti-drinking and driving campaigns, drunk driving remains a top cause of injuries and deaths nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 300,000 Americans […]
Most Common Spinal Cord Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents
A spinal cord injury from a car accident can be complete or incomplete and can cause paralysis and changes in sensation and body functions. The law does not force you to work with a lawyer on your claim, but if you sustained a spinal cord injury, working with a California car accident attorney can be […]
Car Accidents During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Will coronavirus impact car accident cases? The coronavirus pandemic seems to be affecting every aspect of our lives in recent days. Each day brings about new cases, concerns, and restrictions on movement. Several states, including the entire state of California, have ordered residents to stay home except for essential trips out. As coronavirus tops our […]
Make a New Year’s Resolution Not to Cause a Car Accident
Although millions of Americans are injured in car accidents annually, two-thirds of them suffering permanent disability and over one million dying, most of us travel by car daily without considering such sobering statistics. It pays to take a few minutes to focus on common causes of car accidents as a means to becoming safer drivers […]
Q & A: Car Accident Injuries
Unfortunately, being injured in a car accident is not a rare experience. Even so-called “fender benders” can result in serious personal injuries or even long-term disability. If you have suffered physical and/or emotional harm due to another motorist’s negligence, you are entitled to collect damages. This is the time when you require the services of […]
Car Accident Sends Construction Worker Down 20 Foot Hole
Car accidents happen all the time in and around Anaheim. However, a recent crash in the city sent one construction worker plummeting down a 20-foot hole at a job site. At the Compass Law Group, our knowledgeable and experienced team understands that each car crash is different. If you or a loved one are injured […]
Vehicle Crashes Into Building, One Person Killed
When you are in or around your home, you should never have to worry about being struck by a vehicle. However, the careless and reckless actions of drivers are out of your control. Our Los Angeles car accident attorneys are ready to help you today. We will investigate any car crash that has caused you […]
Hit-And-Run Driver Injures Two People
One of the biggest problems we have on the roadways in and around Los Angeles is hit-and-run drivers. Some statistics show that more than 40% of all vehicle crashes in this area are hit-and-run events. Today, we want to discuss a recent crash that critically injured two people in our area. At the Compass Law […]
Brothers Killed In Highland Park Hit-And-Run
When you head out in your vehicle each day, we know that the last thing you expect to happen is that you will be involved in a vehicle crash. However, accidents do happen. There are times when the negligence or carelessness of another person can cause severe injuries or even death. At the Compass Law […]
Worst Times To Drive
America runs on coffee and cars. Our society loves people getting their own cars. We make big events about it. For example, when you buy a car some places slap a big bow on top of the hood to share in on the celebration. People choose cars as carefully as they choose partners. They have […]
5 Things You Need To Know About Distracted Driving
Have you heard the news? Do you know the new trend? Distracted driving is on the rise and heading to a car accident involving you. Scary? Yes. Morbid? Maybe. Do we want you to be safe on the road? 100%. Our Los Angeles Car Accident Attorneys at Compass Law Group, PC are here to tell […]