8 Steps to Before and After a Car Accident
Getting into a car accident is a harrowing experience, and it leaves most people flustered, not knowing how to react. It comes as no surprise that people don’t like to think about the possibility of getting into an accident, but it is essential you prepare yourself to ensure you do your part to protect yourself. There is […]
Can Pregnant Women Wear Seatbelts Safely?
Have you heard the myth that it is unsafe for pregnant women to wear seatbelts because it will endanger their unborn children? You should know that it is nothing more than that: a myth. It is not true. Pregnant women must wear their seatbelts while in a moving vehicle to be as safe as possible. […]
Why Should I Hire an Attorney If I’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident?
Every year, around 2.35 million people are injured or disabled in a car crash in the United States alone. Some also estimate that each individual will file an auto accident claim at least once every 17 years or so. Driving is dangerous, and getting into a collision can be expensive both in terms of property […]
Jury Awards Motorcyclist 5 Times More than Insurance Company Offered
While riding his motorcycle on the freeway, our client was hit by a car that moved into his lane and despite not hitting the pavement, suffered injuries while trying to keep his motorcycle from falling down and getting run over. The insurance company for the other driver disputed fault, claimed that he could not have […]
Attorney Saar Swartzon Ranked in Super Lawyers® Top 50 Lawyers in OC
Saar Swartzon, attorney and partner at Cohn & Swartzon, was ranked as one of Super Lawyers® Top 50: 2017 Orange County Super Lawyers. Mr. Swartzon has had the honor of being named to the Super Lawyers® list in previous years, including 2014, 2015, and 2016. It is a distinction that is bestowed among only a select few through a […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in California
While any loss of life is regrettable, unnecessary deaths brought about by the carelessness of another party can be particularly devastating. In the event that a person should pass away at the hands of a negligent party, a “wrongful death” claim can be brought by the decedent’s survivors against those responsible in pursuit of monetary […]
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Hosting a Safe Holiday Party at Your Home
A house full of friends and family is a recipe for a successful holiday party this winter. But for every person in your home, there is also an added opportunity for a painful or dangerous accident. To keep all your guests, and your humble abode, safe and sound this winter, be sure to keep these […]
Distracted Driving Leads to Increased Pedestrian Accidents
In today’s technology-based world, drivers are more focused on their cell phones than they are on the road in front of them. This distraction can prove highly dangerous. Think about it this way: at 60 mph, a vehicle travels 88 feet per second. What that means is that if the driver looks down for 2 […]
How Important is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
Car accidents lead to extensive damage and severe, life-threatening injuries. If you are involved in a car accident, due to no fault of your own, one of the last things you should have to worry about is how you are going to pay your accident-related expenses. Depending on the severity of your injuries you may have: […]