Many people feel that handling an auto injury claim is simple and easy. At least that is what the auto insurance company of the person who caused the accident wants you to think. Typically the insurance company will initially act friendly and appear to want to help you with your claim. In actuality, they want to help you settle your claim . . . for as little money as possible. Even when they appear to be cooperative in offering either a small settlement, or a promise to pay medical bills, the reality is that there will be great resistance toward paying any medical bills you may incur . . . if you are trying to manage the claim by yourself. Continue reading

The longest-running study ever done on whiplash patients looked at the overall health of whiplash patients almost 20 years after their automobile accident. More than 50 percent of those patients still deal with chronic pain. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2002 Continue reading

Whiplash is a significant connective tissue injury to the neck due to the impacting powerful forces of motor vehicle collision. It often results in a "compressive ramping" effect that can cause disc injuries in the form of herniation, protrusion, annular tears, subligamentous extrusion and nerve root damage in addition to tearing of muscles, tendons, and ligaments from the excessive "whipping" effect of a motor vehicle collision. Continue reading

Motor vehicle collisions and the subsequent injuries caused by them can be quite complex, complicated, painful, debilitating and confusing. The last thing you need following a painful and/or debilitating auto injury, is to shoulder the stress of dealing with insurance company demands, or worse yet, the aggressive legal action of an irresponsible driver. Continue reading

You might want to print out this list to keep in your car, and keep it in your glove box with your car registration and proof of insurance, with a pen handy. In the unfortunate event of a car accident, at least you will be prepared to manage the damages, minimize risks of misrepresentation, and establish a good foundation for a legal case to recover the damages caused by the accident. Continue reading

With proper and timely care, the length of your suffering will be shortened. Waiting too long before getting treatment will result in scar tissue formation and sometimes permanent injuries. Getting the right treatment will bring relief within a few weeks to a few months, depending on the severity of your injuries. Our goal is to promote maximum healing and relief as quickly as possible. Continue reading

Your neuromuscular system, brain, spine, nerves and muscles have been traumatized and will need the right treatment to gain full recovery. High velocity and high impact injuries sustained in car crashes will cause tearing of connective tissues, ie. ligaments, tendons, muscles, discs, joint capsules, etc. and even more importantly, can cause direct and indirect trauma to spinal nerves, the spinal cord and brain. If medical attention is delayed or denied, scar tissue fibers will form and proliferate in the injured tissues, resulting in chronic pain and disability.These types of injuries can carry serious consequences that can last a lifetime. Continue reading

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussion too often go undiagnosed. They must be documented properly in order to be addressed and accounted for in the medical-legal process of settling your claim, as they have significant value to your case since they can be so significantly damaging to you and your ability to function. Continue reading

The length of your recovery will be determined by the severity of your injuries, and the consistency of your medical care. The sooner you are treated with the right type of medical care (from one of our San Diego Auto Injury Specialists), the faster you will recover, and the less likely you will experience residual pain and disability. Continue reading

Medical bills following a car accident injury can be extremely high, depending on the severity of your injuries and what happens after an accident. If you were transported to a hospital emergency room and then stayed for diagnostic testing and observation for a few days, your bills will likely be anywhere from $30,000 Dollars to $60,000 Dollars . . . yes, 10's of Thousands of Dollars . . . . or even more! Continue reading

Your case will settle when your condition has reached a point of Maximum Medical Improvement, and the attorney has negotiated the best outcome for you. This can take a few months or more. Our legal team will fight for the best outcomes in the best time frame based on the complexity of your case. Simple cases settle quicker than more complex ones. Our goal is to maximize your claim for you in the least amount of time required. Continue reading

If you've recently suffered the unfortunate event of a car accident, you want to be extremely careful to avoid this absolutely and potentially catastrophic pitfall. The insurance company of the person who caused the accident will contact you within a couple of days following your accident. The primary objective of this phone call is to offer you a settlement as quickly as possible . . . a it is guaranteed to be VERY LOW SETTLEMENT! Continue reading

The absolute most important addition to your Auto Insurance policy is: Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage! It is also referred to as UM/UIM and it IS NOT automatically included in your basic Auto Policy . . . because Auto Insurance companies save a ton of money by not including it . . . UNLESS YOU ASK FOR IT! Continue reading