3 Things You Need to Know About Scooter Injuries and Young People
Electric scooter rental companies like Bird, Lime, and Lyft make it easier for young people to get from place to place in urban areas at a fraction of the cost of a taxi or rideshare. Scooters can go up to 20 miles per hour to get people where they need be quickly. They also alleviate…
Who’s Liable When a Recalled Product Causes an Injury?
Sometimes, it seems like recalls are part of everyday life. We’re constantly hearing about recalls involving cars, medications, home goods, and the food we eat. Unfortunately, every product recall poses a serious risk to our health and safety – and you should never ignore a recall notice. At Crosley Law, our product liability lawyers help…
Neck Pain After a Crash Doesn’t Always Mean Whiplash
Neck pain is common after a car crash. While you may assume that you have a mild case of whiplash, your aches and pains may be early signs of a serious injury, like a herniated disc or spinal fracture. So how do you tell the difference – and when should you consult with a doctor?…
Expert Witnesses and Your Personal Injury Claim
You need ample evidence to prove a personal injury claim and get the compensation you deserve. Most victims think of proof as physical evidence from a car crash or video footage of an illegal act. But factual evidence can also play a significant role in your claim. One of the most influential forms of factual…
Scientists Explain the Dangers of Trampoline Parks
Flipz, House of Air, Altitude, Urban Air, Amazing Jump, Cosmic Jump. New trampoline parks open every year as they continue to increase in popularity. However, as the hobby increases, so do trampoline-related hospital visits. A January 2019 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that people hurt at jump…
Headaches After a Car Accident: Why Won’t They Go Away?
Post-traumatic headaches after a car accident usually resolve after a few months. However, a surprising number of crash victims experience chronic headaches for years after their wreck. Unfortunately, insurance companies are skeptical of people who claim ongoing, disabling headaches—and sometimes deny legitimate claims. In this article, the traumatic brain injury (TBI) lawyers at Crosley Law…
Drugs Outpacing Alcohol as Top Cause of Car Accidents
In the 1980s and 1990s, groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) fought hard to spread awareness about the devastating injuries and deaths caused by drunk driving. Thanks in part to these efforts, drunk driving deaths dropped by 48% nationwide between 1982 and 2019. However, a similar battle against drugged driving is just beginning. In…
Unsafe Lane Changes Are a Top Cause of San Antonio Car Crashes
Unsafe lane changes are quickly becoming one of the most common causes of car accidents across San Antonio, thanks to reckless and distracted drivers. Thankfully, it’s a fixable issue, but drivers need to take measures to follow the law and be safe on the road. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common reasons why…
5 Things to Discuss With Your Doctor After an Accident
After a car accident, it can be tempting to skip the doctor’s office, especially when you don’t think you’re badly hurt. However, there’s no reason to put off going to the hospital, even if you think your cuts will heal without stitches, or your headache will go away if you drink enough water. Don’t wait…
What Is the ELD Mandate and Is It Making Our Roads Safer?
In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began requiring that all commercial truck companies install electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their fleet vehicles. These devices have now replaced the paper logs that drivers formerly used to track their on-duty hours, helping to enforce hours of service laws. If you or a loved one…
Understanding Negligence in Your Personal Injury Claim
Negligence is an important concept that you’ll see mentioned everywhere on legal websites and blogs. We often talk about proving negligence and determining negligence through investigation, but we rarely go into detail about what negligence is — beyond being synonymous with fault. Negligence is a factor in every personal injury case — including motor vehicle…
Who Is Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident?
Truck collisions are often more traumatic and cause more severe injuries than regular passenger vehicle crashes. But the physical and psychological effects aren’t the only differences between the two types of collisions. Large truck cases are significantly more complex than those involving only passenger vehicle crashes because they involve more parties and defenses — and…
