Posted in Personal Injury on December 30, 2024
2025 is a year of change for many areas of life in California. As of January 2025, multiple laws will be going into effect, not least of which is SB 1107. This Senate bill will change how drivers are insured and how they can file claims if underinsured. Just now hearing about it? Read on…
Posted in Personal Injury on December 16, 2024
When you are in an accident, it may be best to seek out a personal injury attorney in California. However, above all, your lawyer should always abide by the ethical code of law, including attorney-client privilege. Some areas of attorney-client privilege may be confusing though. Read on to learn how attorney-client privilege is determined and…
Posted in Personal Injury on December 2, 2024
The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness. However, beloved holiday traditions could also lead to injury without proper holiday safety preparation. Keep yourself and your family safe this season by identifying common hazards and making a plan to avoid injury and danger. Limit Alcohol Consumption For many California residents, events like Christmas parties,…
Posted in Personal Injury on November 18, 2024
Following an injury, especially a serious injury resulting in surgery, your calendar likely consists of lots of bedrest or light activity to ensure your body is healing well. While those first few days of sleeping and binging TV shows might be welcome, eventually, many injured California residents hit a wall. They’re bored. They’re struggling to…
Posted in Personal Injury on November 6, 2024
The holidays should be a time for reflection, community, and bringing joy and love to others. However, many struggle to make ends meet for everyday necessities like housing, childcare, and food. Making their children’s holidays magical becomes even more difficult when coupled with long hours at work or a lack of disposable income. That’s why…
Posted in Personal Injury on October 21, 2024
With Halloween around the corner, now’s the time to focus your attention on holiday travel plans. If you haven’t purchased plane tickets or planned your road trip accommodations, now is the time before prices skyrocket for the season. Though we all have an idea of when may be the most convenient times to travel for…
Posted in Personal Injury on October 7, 2024
Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your case can be the difference between winning and losing. When you decide on your attorney, you trust that they will treat you and your case with respect and dedication, but many times, attorneys do not provide the client care you expect. In these situations, seeking a second…
Posted in Personal Injury on September 23, 2024
After a major accident that leaves a family member injured or traumatized, family members often struggle with their own mental wellbeing as well. It’s excruciating to see a loved one suffer, even more so if their injuries have permanently altered their life. However, many family members may wonder if their emotional distress is worth anything…
Posted in Personal Injury on August 29, 2024
CAALA Vegas 2024 promises to be one of the biggest legal events of the year as thousands of legal professionals take over Wynn Las Vegas for a weekend of networking, professional development, and legal demonstrations, as well as wellness and self-care events. BD&J has long been a sponsor for and participant in CAALA events and…
Posted in Personal Injury on August 26, 2024
Brain injuries of all varieties are some of the most terrifying injuries you can suffer during an accident. Symptoms of injury can take hours, days, months, or even years to surface and can range from mild vertigo to paralysis, depending on the severity of the injury. Concussions are some of the most common brain injuries…
Posted in Accident News, Personal Injury on August 12, 2024
It’s easy for attorneys to claim they’ve secured the most recoveries for their clients. But, too often, prospective clients are left wondering, “where’s the proof?” After a few great successes, some firms may coast on those for all their claims. At BD&J, however, our team is dedicated to providing updated, recent personal injury results for…
Posted in Personal Injury on July 29, 2024
Whether you’re renting a car for vacation or as a stopgap while your car is repaired, it’s a big responsibility. On top of the added pressure of driving someone else’s car, you also must keep safety at the forefront to prevent even messier situations down the line. If you’ve been injured in a rental car…
Posted in Construction Accidents, Personal Injury on June 3, 2024
Being injured at work can have severe effects on your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Though many companies offer workers’ compensation, they may also try to steer injured employees away from bringing personal injury cases to avoid bad press in relation to their business. It’s a common myth that employees must choose between workers’ compensation…
Posted in Personal Injury on May 20, 2024
Californians know that every summer the beaches become flooded with tourists, making popular places in California all the more treacherous. From endless streams of overly eager pedestrians to bumper-to-bumper traffic across the state, California residents may find a more relaxing place to vacation where they least expect it. Avoid the dangers of tourist magnets by…
Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on May 8, 2024
Like many parents, the teenage years may be rife with anxiety as your children begin growing more independent. Not least of your concerns may be teaching your child to drive a car safely. While learning to drive may be the most exciting aspect of being a teenager, it’s also the most dangerous. According to the…
Posted in Personal Injury, Slip & Fall on November 15, 2021
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of accidents, which is not exactly surprising. Practically everywhere you go in your day-to-day life, you are probably going to encounter some sort of slip or trip and fall hazard. Many of these hazards go unnoticed until they cause an accident, but they are still…
Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on April 5, 2021
By some estimations from groups like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), upwards of 10% to 15% of all drivers in the country are uninsured. If you are in a car accident, then there is an unfortunately high chance that the driver will have no insurance. Does…
Posted in Personal Injury on December 7, 2020
It is common practice for companies of all sizes to make you sign a waiver of responsibility whenever you buy their product or sign up for a service. Why would a company want you to sign a waiver of responsibilities or similar documents? What does a waiver actually do in legal terms? Every waiver is…
Posted in Personal Injury, Truck Accident on March 25, 2020
For the first time in history, federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, which govern how many hours truck drivers can drive in a certain period of time, have been suspended on a national level for truck drivers working “in support of emergency relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks,” according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). While…
Posted in Catastrophic Injury, Construction Accidents, Personal Injury on November 6, 2019
Whether the equipment is used to lift workers, transport supplies, demolish structures, or dig, most of these commonplace construction machines can be hazardous under the right circumstances. Construction equipment needs to be quite dense and large to support some of the larger materials and tools used on construction sites, and with that large size often…
Posted in Construction Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death on August 23, 2019
Construction is a notoriously dangerous line of work, and there are several different types of dangers that could lead to serious, if not fatal, injuries. In order to keep yourself, and others, safe at work, make sure you know what types of incidents cause the greatest number of construction fatalities, and discover what can be…
Posted in Catastrophic Injury, Construction Accidents, Personal Injury on August 5, 2019
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous and often result in severe, fatal accidents. These workplaces are riddled with large machinery, complex tools, heavy materials, and other dangerous supplies that can break, malfunction, fall, tip, or catch fire. When an accident like this takes place, workers and passersby are sure to be injured as a result. One…
Posted in Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Safety Information on July 9, 2019
When large machinery or heavy equipment malfunctions or fails, everyone in the nearby vicinity could be at risk for serious injury. Unfortunately, machine operators and workers usually take the brunt of the damage in these types of accidents, which can result in catastrophic and deadly injuries. Whether you were injured at a construction site, a…
Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on March 10, 2019
We’ve all had a near-accident scare when we look up and see the car in front of us braking too quickly, sending us into a panic as we swerve to avoid a crash. In the heart-pounding moments after an almost-accident, we try to calm down and put the moment behind us–still, the adrenaline and fear…
Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on July 31, 2017
While all crashes can be dangerous, accidents involving semi-trucks are especially unsafe. Due to the weight and size of semi-trucks, they naturally cause more damage when in an accident and are especially dangerous to any other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians in the near vicinity. Because these vehicles pose a higher risk, truck drivers and trucking…
Posted in Personal Injury on July 24, 2017
When something causes you injury, whether it’s a household product, medical device, or vehicle, there are a few different ways in which it could have become defective. In product liability cases some of the most common issues have to do with either a flawed design or defective manufacturing. If you or someone you love was…
Posted in Personal Injury on June 16, 2017
A long hospital stay may be necessary after a serious accident, but it’s perfectly normal for even the most patient person to become bored or restless after a few days. Staying entertained while on bed rest is a constant battle, and in many cases a simple television in the room doesn’t do enough. Want to…
Posted in Child Safety, Personal Injury on September 7, 2016
Pokémon Go has become an increasingly popular game among adults and children. It is important to teach your children how to play safely! 1. Learn about the different Poke Stops or Gyms before your children go.While most of these stops are in public places, you want to make sure your children are always in a safe…
Posted in Brain Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Safety Information on August 1, 2016
What is a Concussion? Concussions are a very common injury, but just because they are common does not mean that they aren’t serious. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blunt force trauma to the head or when the head experiences a violent change in momentum, such as in a car accident. A…
Posted in Personal Injury, Safety Information on July 8, 2016
Construction accidents are unfortunately common in California, oftentimes due to the negligence of others. Some of the most common types of construction accidents in California, for which a victim can file a claim include: Falls, back injury, neck injury & lacerations Superintendent negligence Wrongful death construction accidents Traffic control & automobile collision at construction sites Crane accidents…
Posted in Personal Injury, Slip & Fall on June 8, 2016
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of death and disability in the United States. Slip & falls are the leading cause of TBI, accounting for 40% of TBIs in the United States. More than half of TBIs among children 0 to 14 years are caused by falls, while more than 80% of…
Posted in Personal Injury on April 21, 2016
Many accident victims question if they need a personal injury attorney to handle their case. Here are three ways BD&J can help you: 1. Financially – We get you the compensation you really deserve. A recent study by the Insurance Resource Council found that accident victims with legal representation were compensated up to three times more than…
Posted in Dog Bites, Personal Injury on April 21, 2016
Dog bite incidents can be traumatic for the victim and lead to expensive medical treatments. Knowing what to do following a dog bite can help you prepare for receiving proper treatment. If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog bite attack, call BD&J’s experienced Los Angeles dog bite attorneys at (855) 906-3699!
Posted in Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury on April 14, 2016
A debilitating condition, paraplegia is the loss of movement and/or feeling in the lower extremities—also known as “leg paralysis.” This condition is extremely difficult to cope with, both physically and mentally, especially if the paraplegia was the result of an accident. If you or a loved has experienced an accident resulting in this type of catastrophic…
Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on April 12, 2016
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely wondering how long after the crash you have to file a claim to seek compensation from the other driver and their insurance provider. You may have been overwhelmed after the accident and not taken legal action, or you may just now be feeling the…
Posted in Personal Injury on March 22, 2016
Q: If I believe my accident was caused by a road defect, who can I sue? A: You may be able to sue the governmental body in charge of maintaining roadways if your bicycle accident occurred because the road conditions were dangerous as result of poor signage, defective construction & poor maintenance. Q: Am I…
Posted in Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury on March 16, 2016
Each state has its own regulations regarding motorcycle lane splitting. Lane splitting, sometimes known as “filtering” or “white-lining”, refers to instances when motorcyclists ride between lanes of stopped or slower moving motorists or more between lanes to the front of traffic stopped at a traffic light. California allows lane splitting by motorcycles when done in…
