Articles Posted in Poway Personal Injury Lawyer

High school sports are a cornerstone of student life in Poway and across North County. While these programs build character and fitness, they also carry inherent physical risks. When a student-athlete suffers a debilitating injury—such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a severe fracture—parents often find themselves wondering: Is the school responsible, or did…

Crash test dummies have been used in determining motor vehicle safety for Poway and other California residents since the 1970s, and the use of these objects has led to vast improvements in vehicle safety that have helped to prevent severe injuries in car accidents. Yet for more than 50 years, crash test dummies have only…

Motorcycle accidents that occur in Poway and throughout Southern California tend to involve more serious injuries than motor vehicle accidents alone. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), because motorcyclists “lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle,” they are more likely to sustain severe and fatal…

Bicycle accidents in Rancho Bernardo and throughout Southern California often result from negligent motor vehicle drivers. While bike collisions can result in cyclists sustaining a wide range of both nonfatal and fatal injuries, bone fractures are serious injuries and are especially common in these types of collisions. After traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), bone fractures are…

Teenagers in Poway and throughout Southern California are involved in contact sports at school and in local leagues, putting those teens at risk of concussions. Much of the research over the last decade on concussions, football, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has focused on college and professional athletes and, more recently, high school players. Yet…