When you are involved in an accident and injured due to somebody else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated fairly so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made this difficult for many people. Those who may be entitled to compensation may not be sure how to proceed with a personal injury lawsuit as they don’t want to take unnecessary risks during these times. But you shouldn’t let the pandemic get in the way of your recovery. Let’s take a look at the most common mistakes you should avoid when filing a personal injury lawsuit during a pandemic. [...]

The aftermath of a car accident can be very difficult to deal with, and unless you’ve been through it yourself, you probably don’t completely understand how trying it can be. Not only do you have to worry about fixing your car and dealing with insurance companies, but you also have to focus on recovering from your injuries — a process that can take a frustrating amount of time and effort.  You might have to miss work because of your injuries and the recovery process. These obstacles are only made worse by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public health measures, business closures, and safety concerns have complicated things, [...]

It is widely accepted fact that even moderate exercise on a regular basis yields many health benefits. That is why people who have spinal cord injury (SCI) are more prone to negative health issues such as elevated cholesterol and blood sugar as well as weight gain. They are also at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.  Inactivity may play a significant role in these problems according to the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Regular physical activity along with proper health precautions and professional guidance can create vast improvements in the overall quality of life for people with SCI.  The good news is there [...]

Motorcycle lane splitting has been a contentious practice in California since the vehicle code 21658.1 became effective Jan. 1, 2017.  The practice of “driving a motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane including on both divided and undivided streets, roads and highways” is intended to improve the safety of motorcycle riders, although there have been three local lane splitting fatalities in the past year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP), who interprets the lane splitting law as neither authorizing nor prohibiting lane splitting, was empowered to create guidelines to be followed.  Motorcyclists who are involved in a serious crash while lane splitting [...]