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La Puente is a city in Southern California that is home to people of many ethnicities, including Asians, Whites, and Hispanics. The city boasts a population of more than 40,000 people, but does not quite have the land mass to support it. Its population density is an overwhelming 11,000 people per square mile. This means that many houses and businesses are located very close together, and this population density leads to accidents. Many people who live in La Puente specialize in truck driving and businesses that require a car. This also increases a chance of getting into an accident.

Have you or someone that you know been in an accident in La Puente? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We will help you receive just compensation for the various injuries that you suffered. Help is just a phone call away.

Azusa is a city commonly known as “Everything from A to Z in the USA”. It is home to many industries such as construction, educational services, and health care services. The city is also home to around 45,000 people. Around 75 percent of the city residents drive to work alone so there is a lot of traffic congestion. Also, the average travel time to work for Azusa residents is about 25 minutes. Unfortunately when there is a lot of traffic and one stays in that traffic for a long time, it is inevitable that a person will get into an accident.

At Rudman Law Firm, PLC we specialize in helping the injured. We have collected more than $150 million for clients and will do our best to get you the compensation that you need. If you or a loved one has been injured in Azusa, you need assistance from experienced attorneys who can fight for your rights. Regardless if it’s a construction or automobile accident, we are here to help you. Please call the Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) today for a free and confidential consultation. Help is one phone call away.

Covina is a city located 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and boasts a population of more than 45,000. There are many freeways around the city: the 210 freeway is to the north, the 10 freeway is to the south, the 605 freeway is to the west, and there is the 57 freeway to the east. Many of Covina’s residents use these freeways to get to work which means that car accidents are a part of everyday life. In addition, the leading industry in Covina is construction, which is plagued by serious and sometimes fatal accidents.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Covina in car crash or construction accident? If you have, please call us now at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Regardless if it’s a slip and fall, construction, or automobile accident, we will help you win your case and get you the just compensation you deserve. We have more than 50 years of legal experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

A hit and run by a motorcyclist has left a pedestrian in critical condition. The pedestrian was hit while crossing Glendale Boulevard at Rockwood in Los Angeles, California. Motorcycles are thrilling to ride but that ride can come at a steep price. Motorcycles are easy to lose control of and provide little protection for a the driver or passenger. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

In this case, a sixty two year old pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle. Any accident between a motorcycle and a pedestrian can be fatal because of the force at which a motorcycle strikes a person. A pedestrian has no protection and stands very little chance of surviving this type of accident without injury or death.

Have you or anybody that you know been the victim of a motorcycle accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and will fight for your and your loved one’s rights. Help is just a phone call away.

A big rig was jackknifed on the freeway and six other vehicles collided with the wreckage causing a pile up on an Orange County freeway. Jackknifing is when a tractor’s cab and trailer swivel at the linkage until they form a V shape. Big rig trucks are extremely dangerous on the road because of their huge size. Once they get into an accident it is hard for them to not cause damage to other vehicles on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

The accident happened on the northbound Santa Anita freeway in Anaheim. After being hit by six oncoming vehicles, the big rig truck's cab separated from the trailer and caught fire. Five people suffered minor injuries but unfortunately two people were trapped under the truck’s fire and suffered critical injuries.

Have you or anybody that you know been the victim of a big rig trucking accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and will fight for your and your loved one’s rights.

A pedestrian was walking on the 105 freeway late at night and was struck by a vehicle that did not see him. The pedestrian’s body was left alone on the freeway and was discovered around 5:30 am. It is estimated that many cars ran over the body between the time of the accident and the time when the body was found. Freeways are dangerous roads because of the fast speeds vehicles travel. Unfortunately many people are fatally injured when they get into a freeway accident. This case was no exception. If you or a loved one has been injured in a freeway accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

After the accident, investigators closed down the freeway for approximately four hours. Authorities do not know why the man was walking across a freeway that late at night. It can be fatal to be hit by any moving car let alone a car that is driving more than sixty miles an hour. Unfortunately in this case, the car dragged the pedestrian for more than a mile and it is believed that that is what killed the pedestrian.

Freeways are the scenes of many accidents. Have you or anyone that you know been in a freeway accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience and have collected more than 150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

A Newport Beach resident died in a car crash when his truck struck a concrete divider on Superior Avenue. Authorities reported that the driver was traveling at a high speed and lost control over his vehicle. The truck in the accident was a 1974 Ford Bronco. It is very unsafe to be traveling at high speeds on the roads, because one has less control over his vehicle during that time. Vehicles like trucks are even more unsafe because of their size. If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

The accident occurred around 1:20 AM. After the driver hit the concrete divider, he was ejected from the vehicle and was declared dead at the scene. Authorities have also confirmed that the driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. High speed crashes often happen at night because drivers can drive fast due to a lack of cars on the road. Because other drivers can be reckless, even the most cautious of drivers can get into accidents. Seatbelts are essential to one’s safety as evidenced by this unfortunate accident.

Have you or anyone that you know been in a motor vehicle accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience and have collected more than $150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

An intracranial hemorrhage is a bleeding within the skull. Generally, an intracranial hemorrhage can be classified into two groups: intra-axial and extra-axial. Intra-axial hemorrhage is bleeding within the brain itself. This group includes intraparenchymal hemorrhage, which is bleeding within the brain tissue and intraventricular hemorrhage, which is bleeding within the brain’s ventricles. Extra-axial hemorrhage is when the bleeding occurs within the skull but outside of the brain tissue. There are three sub categories of an extra-axial hemorrhage: epidural hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Intracranial hemorrhages can be caused by blows to the head as a result of car accidents or slip and fall accidents. If you have suffered an intracranial hemorrhage injury, you should call an experienced personal injury attorney now to see if you are entitled to monetary compensation.

An intracranial hemorrhage is a very severe injury, because the buildup of blood within the skull can lead to an increase in intracranial pressure. This, in return, can crush delicate brain tissues or limit the brain’s blood supply. In severe cases, this pressure can cause brain herniation. An intracranial hemorrhage can be caused by a traumatic brain injury or abnormalities of the blood vessels. Also, high blood pressure can be a common cause of an intracranial hemorrhage.

Have you or anyone that you know been suffering from an intracranial hemorrhage in California as the result of an accident? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience and have collected more than 150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a big rig on a freeway connector, and authorities closed down the connector between two freeways due to this accident. Motorcycles are very dangerous to drive because they provide little protection against accidents. Especially in Los Angeles where the freeways are congested with traffic, accidents are bound to happen. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

The accident occurred around 5 PM at the connector between the westbound 60 freeway and the southbound 710 freeway. Several reports suggested that the big rig cut off the motorcyclist and that the motorcyclist could not stop in time and crashed into it. This accident may have occurred due to several reasons. One reason could be that the driver of the big rig did not see the motorcycle because motorcycles are very compact. Another reason could be that the motorcyclist was traveling at an unsafe speed.

Have you or a loved one been the victim of a motorcycle accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and will fight for your and your loved one’s rights.

Cerebral Contusion, a bruise of the brain tissue, is a form of traumatic brain injury. Cerebral contusion happens in twenty to thirty percent of severe head injuries and are typically caused by multiple micro hemorrhages. A micro hemorrhage is when a small blood vessel leaks into the brain tissue. If untreated, a cerebral contusion can cause brain herniation, a severe condition in which parts of the brain are squeezed past parts of the skull. However, sometimes contusions can heal without the help of medical intervention. If you or a loved one has suffered a cerebral contusion injury as the result of an accident you should speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible to find out if you are entitle to monetary compensation.

The signs and symptoms of a cerebral contusion depend on the location of the injury. In most cases, the most typical symptoms are a lack of motor coordination, numbness, aphasia, and memory and cognitive problems. There are various causes of contusions, but the most common cause is a blow to the head from a car accident. Almost half of all traumatic brain injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents.

Have you or anyone that you know been suffering from a cerebral contusion in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience and have collected more than 150 million for clients. Help is just a phone call away.

A school bus crashed into a car and killed the driver instantly. The passenger that was riding in the car also suffered injuries, but they were not fatal. According to the authorities this was a massive accident, and they could not determine whether the two people riding in the car were wearing seat belts. However, the bus driver was wearing a seat belt and did not suffer any injuries. Buses are capable of causing serious accidents due to their sheer weight and size. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

The accident happened around 6:30 AM on East Slauson Avenue east of Avalon Blvd. The driver of the compact car was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while the passenger was taken to a local hospital to care for his injuries. This accident shows the importance of wearing seat belts. If the driver was not wearing a seat belt, he probably died due to the impact of the crash. A person wearing a seat often has a better chance of surviving the impact of a car accident.

Have you or someone that you know been in a bus accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Help is just a phone call away and we will do everything possible to fight for your rights.

Diamond Bar is a city in Southern California located at the junction of the Orange and Pomona freeways and is home to many shopping centers. The city boasts a population of more than 55,000 residents and is one of the most diverse cities in California. Being at the junction of the Orange and Pomona freeways, Diamond Bar experiences frequent traffic congestion. In addition, visitors from other cities come to Diamond Bar because of the various shopping malls and golf courses. With this large number of cars and vehicles, accidents are bound to happen. If you are the victim of an accident, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

At the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC, we specialize in many types of accidents. Regardless if it’s a car or construction accident, we have the experience you need in order to get you compensated for your injuries. If you have been injured in Diamond Bar please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Help is just a phone call away.

Seventeen overdoses of the blood thinner drug Heparin that were given to babies in the intensive care unit are being investigated by the Christus Spohn Hospital. Heparin is used to prevent blood clots from forming in IV lines. However, nurses found that about seventeen children were given overdoses of the drug for about two days. The nurses administered medication to counteract the negative effects of drug but unfortunately one baby died after the overdose.

The hospital is trying to find out if indeed Heparin caused the death because the baby was already seriously ill from the beginning and could have died from other causes. Two people in staff have already left the hospital due to this mix up. Heparin overdoses have been quite common in the past year and a half. During that time, more than 180 incidents were reported.

Have you or a loved one suffered death or injury from a Heparin overdose? If so, please call us immediately at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation from one of our experienced lawyers. We have collected more than $150 million for clients and are more than ready to assist you.

A sports utility vehicle crashed into a stalled minivan on the 60 freeway leaving two people dead. The fatal accident took place near South Hacienda Blvd. early in the morning. Freeway accidents are often fatal because of the fast speed cars travel on a freeway. Many people drive over the speed limit and when an accident results, the injuries are severe. If you or a loved one has been involved in a freeway accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak with our experienced attorneys.

The minivan was disabled in the freeway because it had already been in an accident. The driver of the SUV apparently did not know that the minivan was stalled and rammed it from behind. Passengers from the van were standing outside the vehicle when the SUV hit it. Unfortunately, one of the passengers was standing in front of the van when the crash took place. The impact of the crash thrust the van forward, hitting and killing the standing passenger. In addition, the driver of the SUV was thrown out of the car when it overturned after hitting the minivan. Unfortunately, when the SUV rolled, it landed on the driver and killed him instantly.

Have you or someone you know been in a freeway accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Help is just a phone call away and we are here to give you the support and expertise that you deserve.

Most patients have two options when getting an MRI scan. One option is the old conventional way in which the patient is scanned with the machine and the scans are unenhanced. The other option is to have the scans enhanced. These scans are enhanced with a contrast agent that is injected into a patient’s body prior to the scan. The contrast agent makes the abnormal tissues very bright on the scans and this helps the doctors to identify and assess tumors that are spreading in the body. The FDA has approved five substances to be used in these MRI scans. All of these substances are based on the chemical gadolinium. However, the use of gadolinium has been linked to a disease called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis or Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy. More commonly called NSF/NFD, this disease can lead to serious injuries and sometimes even death.

NSF is a rare disease mostly affecting patients with serious kidney problems. The first symptoms of NSF appear within six months of the enhanced MRI scan. Even a single exposure of gadolinium to a patient with a kidney disease will trigger NSF. The most common symptom of NSD is hardening of the skin. The skin turns into a hard wooden texture. Other symptoms of NSF include an inability to fully extend one’s arms and legs, difficulty walking, pain in the ribs and hip bones, and high blood pressure. Once a person contracts NSF, there is no reliable cure, only treatments that can slow the progress of NFD.

If you or your loved one has been exposed to Gadolinium anywhere in the U.S., please contact us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now to discuss your rights with our experienced attorneys. Help is just a phone call away.

Today’s blog is a continuation of yesterday’s blog: LOS ANGELES BRAIN DAMAGE LAWYER: CAUSES & SYMPTOMS. The most common causes of traumatic brain injury are transportation accidents, such as car crashes and motorcycle accidents, violence, and construction accidents. Motor vehicle accidents cause more than half of all traumatic brain injuries. These accidents include car wrecks, motorcycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents. The next most common cause of brain injury is violence, which is responsible for twenty percent of all injuries.. For people over the age of seventy five, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. In addition, traumatic brain injuries are very common in warzones due to explosions.

There are many symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury- some are evident immediately while other symptoms take weeks, months, and sometimes years to develop. In the case of mild traumatic brain injury, people will typically lose consciousness for a few seconds. Other symptoms that are associated with mild traumatic brain injury include but are not limited to headaches, dizziness, nausea and lack of balancing. In the case of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury, symptoms include repeated vomiting, severe nausea, slurred speech, seizures, and lack of coordination.

If you or a loved one is suffering from brain damage caused by an accident in Southern California, please contact us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get your free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. These injuries are very serious and are often accompanied by huge medical bills. Help is just a phone call away.

Traumatic brain injury occurs when one suffers physical trauma to the brain. There are two types of injuries: one is a closed head injury which happens when the impact does not breach the skull, and the other is a penetrating head injury which happens when a foreign object pierces the skull and contaminates the brain tissue.

Generally a traumatic brain injury is determined by the severity of the injury and the location of the injury. Bases on these two factors, head injuries can be classified into mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injuries. Mild traumatic brain injuries are usually called concussions. To learn more about concussions, please check out our website page on Concussions.

The damage from a traumatic brain injury can be diffuse or focal. Diffuse trauma injuries are usually associated with concussions and are generally caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head. Focal injuries are injuries that occur in a specific spot of the brain. Several types of focal brain injury include a contusion, which is a bruising of a brain tissue, and intracranial hemorrhage, which is heavy bleeding within the skull.

To read more about Traumatic Brain Injuries, please see Part II of our blog entitled CALIFORNIA BRAIN INJURY LAWYER: CAR ACCIDENTS ARE LEADING CAUSES.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a brain injury caused by an accident in Southern California, please contact us now at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776). Brain injuries are very serious and the cost of ongoing care for someone who has been injured can be astronomical. We have collected more than $150 million for clients such as yourself and will get you the compensation that you rightly deserve.

Twenty one people were injured and one woman was killed in a tragic bus accident that happened on the interstate 40. The bus was on a tour going to Nevada when it veered off the highway and fell on its side on a dirt median. The bus skidded for about 100 feet before it came to a stop. Buses are enormous vehicles that can cause major accidents when they tip over. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys.

The accident occurred around 11 am on the eastbound 40 freeway. The bus was found lying on its side with its front windshields broken. Several helicopters and ambulances rushed to the aid of the injured passengers. Unfortunately, one of the passengers was ejected when the bus was skidding and was declared dead at the scene of this fatal accident.

Have you or anybody that you know been in a bus accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We provide over 50 years of combined experience in helping the injured and will fight for your rights.

Located near Downey and Whittier, Pico Rivera is one of Southern California’s biggest cities boasting a population of more than 60,000. Route 19 and one of California’s busiest freeways, the 605 San Gabriel River freeway, run through this city. Pico Rivera has been redeveloping recently with hordes of new businesses coming into town. New malls and businesses have been opened on both Washington Blvd. and Whittier Blvd. Unfortunately in such a rapidly developing city, accidents are bound to happen. In addition, many people that live in Pico Rivera work in fields such as construction and trucking which are very accident prone industries.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Pico Rivera? If you have, please call us now at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Regardless if it’s a slip and fall injury, construction site accident, or automobile crash, we can help you win your case and get you the just compensation you deserve.

An explosion shook a thirty story hotel building in San Diego, and nine construction workers were taken to the UCSD medical center burn unit. Many people felt the impact of the explosion and initially thought it was a terrorist attack. Many things can go wrong at a construction site and unfortunately that is what happened here. In this particular case, a gas leak from inside the hotel was the cause of the explosion. If you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site or burned in an explosion, please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak with our experienced attorneys.

The accident happened around 2 pm and knocked out the northern part of the thirty story building. Four floors of the hotel were affected by the explosion. About four hundred workers were inside the hotel at the time and nine were severely injured. The nine workers had burns on over 35 percent of their bodies are receiving treatment at the medical center burn unit. Traffic was delayed for more than three hours and firefighters came to extinguish the flames. Investigators are saying that the electrical spark from the boilers might have ignited the explosion.

Construction sites are the scenes of many accidents. From slip and falls to forklift accidents, many things can go wrong at these work sites. Unfortunately, even the most careful of workers are capable in getting into an accident. Have you or a loved one been involved in one of these construction accidents in Southern California? If you have, please give us a call at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now. Help is just one phone call away and we can get what you rightly deserve.

Five people were either killed or injured in a deadly crash on the Pomona freeway in Southern California. Eyewitnesses were saying that the driver of the green Camry was either speeding or racing with other cars when it flipped over and hit the center divider. Speeding on the freeway is not an unusual; however, the consequences of that action are very severe. If you or a loved one has been injured in a freeway accident please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation from one of our experienced lawyers.

The tragic accident happened on the eastbound Pomona 60 freeway on Reservoir. It was said that the green Camry was speeding to catch up with a church caravan to go to a local ice rink. When the Camry flipped over and hit the center divider it also hit a pole. When it struck the pole, two of the passengers flew out and landed on the freeway. Many witnesses rushed to their aid but four of them were declared dead and one passenger was seriously injured.

Have you or anybody that you know been in a freeway accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Help is just a phone call away and we are here to give you the support and expertise that you deserve.

A motorcyclist crashed into the rear of a stopped freight truck and was unfortunately declared dead several minutes later. The stopped truck had its hazard lights on but the motorcyclist collided with the rear left end of the truck. Police are investigating what the cause of the accident was. Motorcycles are extremely dangerous vehicles to ride on the road. In case of an accident, they provide no protection especially against bigger vehicles such as this truck. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to speak with our personal injury attorneys.

The accident happened around 10:50 pm on West 154th street, which is near south L.A County. The truck driver was unloading cargo from his truck when this fatal accident happened. The motorcyclist was taken to the memorial hospital in Gardena, California where he was declared dead at 11:38 pm. Driving at night is very dangerous because there are times when people can’t see the lanes. In this case, it might have been possible that the motorcyclist did see the hazard lights on the truck but thought that the truck was in a different lane.

Have you or anybody that you know been the victim of a motorcycle accident in California? If so, call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. We have collected more than 150 million for the injured and will fight for your and your loved one’s rights.

There are many causes for a spinal cord injury; however, the most common causes for a spinal cord injuries are: car accidents, acts of violence, falls, sports and recreation injuries, and diseases. Amongst these, motor vehicle accidents are by far the most leading causes for spinal cord injuries. Almost 50 percent of new spinal cord injuries are caused by car crashes. Slip and falls are also a prominent cause of spinal cord injuries and for people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. These account for more than 22 percent of spinal cord injuries.

Spinal cord injuries are more common in men than in women and in fact almost 80 percent of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. happen to men. In terms of risk factor by age, people in the age group of 16-30 account for the majority of spinal cord injuries. People over 60 are also particularly susceptible to spinal cord injuries due to falls elderly people sustain as they get older. Another group of people at risk for spinal cord injuries are those who live in dangerous cities because of gunshot wounds, stabbings, and assaults.

For more information on this topic please visit our Spinal Cord Injuries webpage and read Part I of this blog: CALIFORNIA SPINAL CORD INJURY LAWYER: CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS.

Are you or a loved one suffering from a spinal cord injury that happened in California? If you are please call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. There are many causes of spinal cord injuries and we can help you receive just compensation for your injuries.

Spinal cord injuries caused by various incidents such as car accidents and slip and falls; however, the injury depends on two factors. One factor is the location of the injury and the other factor is the severity of the injury. Generally, if the location of the injury is higher on the spinal cord, that will lead to some kind of paralysis. For example, an injury closer to the neck might result in paralysis in your arms and legs while an injury closer to the lower part of the spine will result in paralysis on the lower parts of your body such as your legs. The severity of the injury can be divided into two categories. The first is a partial spinal cord injury which could result in some paralysis but a person still retains some control over their body. The second is a complete spinal cord injury and this will result in a person’s total or near total loss of all kinds of sensations.

There are many symptoms that go along with a spinal cord injury. Some of the symptoms include but are not restricted to: pain caused by the damage to the nerve fibers of your spinal cord, loss of movement, loss of sensation to cold and hot things, erratic reflexes and spasms, changes in your sexual activity, and heavy breathing. After an accident, there are some symptoms that you need to watch out for with spinal cord injuries. They include loss of consciousness, extreme back pain and neck pain, lack of coordination and paralysis in some parts of your body, numbness in your hands and feet, impaired breathing, and difficulty walking and balancing.

To read more about spinal cord injuries, see Part II of our blog: LOS ANGELES SPINAL INJURY LAWYER: CAR ACCIDENTS ARE LEADING CAUSE

Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident in southern California that has resulted in these kinds of symptoms? If you have, you might be suffering from a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord is the backbone of the human body and is vital to everyday life. Please call us at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to get a free consultation from one of our experienced lawyers. We have collected more than 150 million for clients and we will fight for your rights.

Located near South Gate, CA, Lynwood is one of Southern California’s biggest cities. The city boasts a population of more than 70,000 and is home to people of many races. Compared to the limited land space that the city has, there seems to be an excess of people living there. Its population density is close to 15,000 people per square mile which could potentially lead to many traffic jams and accidents. A large number of people driving in a congested area will unfortunately lead to car accidents. In addition, the most common industry for males in Lynwood is construction. This means that there are many construction trucks in the area which could be an obstacle while driving. It also means that there is a potential for construction site accidents which are often fatal.

If you or a loved one has been injured in Lynwood, CA please call us now at Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1800-252-9776). Please let us do our job and fight for you and give you what you deserve. Help is just a phone call away.