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Check out these links from around the web for more information on steps to take following a workplace injury, common soft tissue injuries, safety tips for pedestrians, and other personal injury topics. To speak with an injury attorney with Steinberg & Spencer, call (310) 450-5960 and schedule a consultation.
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Auto accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents, can all lead to personal injuries. Next to head injuries and broken bones, soft tissue injuries are among the most common problems sustained after an accident at slow-to-moderate speed. A car accident attorney can provide legal representation following an auto accident and explain the different types of soft tissue injuries and their symptoms.
What Is a Soft Tissue Injury?
A soft tissue injury refers to any type of injury or damage caused to the soft tissues within your body. This may include tissues such as your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Bruises
Bruises or contusions are the most common soft tissue injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. These are common along the face, hands, and arms, and are often the result of contact with the airbag. The pain associated with contusions will vary based on the how deep into the skin, muscle, or other tissue the bruise extends. In many cases, bruises are accompanied by localized swelling.
Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when your neck is jerked back and forth due to sudden acceleration and deceleration. While the symptoms of whiplash do not always develop immediately, common signs include neck pain and stiffness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, changes in vision, and ringing in the ears.
Sprains and Strains
A sprain occurs when one of your ligaments is stretched or torn, whereas a strain refers to an injury to one of your muscles or tendons—both of which are common following a car accident. Sprains and strains may lead to pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased range of motion.
If you have been diagnosed with a soft tissue injury due to the negligent actions of another driver, it may be time to contact a serious injury attorney. Give the car accident and motorcycle injury lawyers with Steinberg & Spencer a call at (310) 450-5960.
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Motor vehicle accidents can cause serious personal injuries that lead to permanent disability. Fortunately, an experienced serious injury attorney can help you gain compensation for loss of income, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
This video provides an overview of your legal rights if someone in your family suffered a permanent disability following a car accident. While the victim of the personal disability can claim a number of damages from the at-fault driver, family members of the victim may also claim damages, including damages for the loss of their loved one’s ability to interact or care for them and the cost of lifetime care needed to provide for the disabled family member. Learn more in this video.
Give the car accident attorneys with Steinberg & Spencer a call at (310) 450-5960 to set up a consultation about your legal options.
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You don’t necessarily need to be in a vehicle to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Pedestrians are more vulnerable than motorists, as they lack the protection that a car would offer. However, there are a number of things you can do to ensure safety while on foot.
Make Yourself Visible
It is not always easy for automobile drivers to see pedestrians, especially at night. This risk is even greater when you consider the number of distractions drivers are currently faced with. Help increase your safety by making yourself visible to drivers. Wear bright or reflective clothing, walk only along lighted paths, and carry a flashlight at night.
Cross at Intersections Only
Intersection crosswalks are designed for pedestrians, so take advantage of them. Crossing the street at any other point not only increases your chances of receiving a jaywalking charge but also reduces your safety. Look both ways when crossing an intersection and watch out for those drivers trying to complete a turn.
Walk Against Traffic
Walking on the sidewalk against the flow of traffic makes it easier for you to see any oncoming problems before they reach you, rather than constantly wondering what is coming up behind you as you walk.
Avoid Roads Without Sidewalks
Unless absolutely unavoidable, stay away from using roads without sidewalks, because this increases your chances of being clipped by a vehicle. As with crosswalks, sidewalks are made for a reason, so make sure you are using them.
Have you been involved in a pedestrian accident? Find out if you are eligible for damages by contacting the serious injury attorneys with Steinberg & Spencer at (310) 450-5960.
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From on- the-job injuries to being bitten by an aggressive dog, no one expects an accident to interrupt their day. When accidents happen though, it’s important to protect your interests with the help of a personal injury lawyer. Learn more about laws relating to animals and on-the-job accidents with the following links, then contact Steinberg & Spencer. Located in Santa Monica, our injury attorneys are dedicated to helping you receive the compensation you deserve after an accident. Call (310) 450-5960 to schedule an appointment with a member of our team.
