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Personal Injury | Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie Blog - Part 4
Five Things To Do If You’re In a Car Accident
Do you know what to do if you’re in a collision? You may be too shocked or shaken up to think and react clearly following an auto accident.
Why Semi-truck Accidents are More Complicated
Crashes involving semi-trucks, also called 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and big rigs, are more complicated than run-of-the-mill car accident cases:
Traumatic Brain Injuries
There are few things as frightening as a brain injury. A traumatic brain injury is an injury to a person’s brain that results from a violent jolt or blow to the head, neck, or body.
Summer Boating Safety Tips
Summer is right around the corner, which means boating season is on the way! We urge you to stay safe and recommend following these five tips when on the waterways:
May is National Bike Month
In celebration of National Bike Month, we’d like to remind all bicyclists, and those whose share the road, to remain vigilant in your personal safety. In recent years, Orange County has seen an increase in the number of fatal and injury accidents involving cyclists. With nothing but a helmet protecting riders from other motorists on the road, the likelihood of a bicyclist suffering a serious injury in a collision is significant. If this happens to you or someone you know, our experienced attorneys are here to help.
Contact us for more information: www.allenflatt.com/contact.html.
Rideshare Injuries
Do you know what happens if you’re in an accident while using a rideshare service? Rideshare injury cases are more complicated than typical car accident claims. Our team successfully settled a rideshare claim in which the rideshare driver caused an accident that led to significant injury. The confidential settlement was one of the largest our office has secured, and it could impact how future rideshare claims are handled.
Learn more about rideshare accidents at www.allenflatt.com/auto-accidents/rideshare-accident.html.
Premise Liability and What This Means to You
Under California law, homeowners, landlords, and business owners have a duty to make their property safe and warn of any conditions that could foreseeably cause harm to others – this is called premises liability.
Property owners must regularly inspect their buildings and land to ensure it is safe to visit.
They can be held accountable for any injuries caused by their failure to provide reasonably safe conditions for lawful guests, patrons, or tenants.
Our team at Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie has won large settlements for many clients who experienced a slip and fall, been injured due to unsafe or broken stairs, tripped over raised sidewalks, or drowned in pools that were not properly fenced.
Learn more at www.allenflatt.com/premise-liability.
E-bike Accidents and Safety Reminders
E-bike accidents continue to rise in all cities throughout Orange County, according to current hospital records. Excessive speed and unsafe riding are the primary causes of these accidents. Minors are riding e-bikes without knowing the rules of the road. Here are some basic reminders to keep you safe:
🚲 Ride your e-bike in the same direction as traffic
🚲 Wear a helmet
🚲 Passengers must be in a designated seat, do not share seats
🚲 Watch your speed, e-bikes go much faster than regular bikes and can cause significant injuries
Learn more at www.allenflatt.com/bicycle-accidents.
Overwhelmed by a Recent Accident? We’re Here to Help.
Have you recently been in an accident and feeling overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that come with it? You’re not alone. From medical bills to insurance claims and vehicle repairs – the aftermath of an accident can feel like too much to handle, and why seeking the help of a personal injury attorney can be your best decision.
We can help reduce your stress by contacting the insurance company on your behalf, obtain traffic collision reports, investigate the accident, handle property damage claims, and set up medical appointments. We manage everything for you, so you can concentrate on recovering from your injuries.
Many accident victims lose out on the compensation they deserve because they don’t have a lawyer on their side. Let Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie be on your side, contact us today.
How a Black Box Can Help After an Accident
How can a black box from a car or truck help following an accident? More and more vehicles now contain black boxes or onboard computers.
The boxes can show speed immediately before an accident, braking activity, and even if the driver had their seatbelt on, along with other relevant information before impact. The onboard computer can be helpful in providing speed and evasive maneuvers after a wreck – which is helpful specifically in truck accidents.
It is important to preserve this evidence as soon as possible following an accident.
To learn more, visit www.allenflatt.com/auto-accidents.
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