After a car accident, we lean on insurance providers to give us the compensation needed to make car repairs and pay for related medical expenses. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always have policyholders’ best interests at heart. In many instances, insurance providers only care about their bottom line and display bad faith practices that don’t uphold...
The holiday season is filled with fun traditions, such as large dinner parties, holiday decorations, and road trips. Unfortunately, these holiday traditions come with serious hazards. To help you and your family stay safe this holiday season, our San Francisco personal injury attorneys explain the most common accidents that occur during the holidays and how...
The holiday season is a time for presents, chimney fires, and family gatherings. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also known as one of the most dangerous times to drive. Many drivers suffer injuries in car accidents caused by irresponsible drunk drivers on the road. For this reason, it is vital that you take precautionary steps...
If you’ve suffered injuries in an accident, you are likely relying on your insurance company to provide you with the coverage you need. After paying for insurance coverage every month, car accident survivors depend on their insurance to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs related to the accident. However, insurance providers often deny...
Seniors often fear that a fall might cause them to break their hip or hurt their back, but they don’t know that falls can often result in even greater injuries. Countless medical studies show that seniors hitting their head can have deadly consequences – such as brain injuries. Our San Francisco brain injury attorneys have...
Car accidents can be caused for a variety of reasons – one of the most common being driving under the influence. When we hear that a person was driving under the influence of drugs, we often assume that it was an illegal drug. However, prescription drugs can also cause car accidents. How Can Prescription Drugs...
Getting in a car accident is a shocking experience for any driver or passenger. If you were injured in a car accident, you might not know what steps you should take to get compensated for past and future medical expenses, along with lost wages. Thankfully, our team at Scarlett Law Group has put together do’s...
With the evolution of motor vehicle technology comes new risks. A common evolution of automotive technology that has presented new dangers is the autopilot feature on vehicles. Despite claims to the contrary, self-driving cars currently have a higher rate of accidents than human-driven cars. On average, there are 9.1 self-driving car accidents per million miles...
When a person suffers a brain injury, it can result in many long-term side effects, such as chronic headaches, memory loss, and even sleep issues. But can brain injuries alter a person’s personality? Read more to find out. Mood & Personality Changes After a TBI Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect everyone differently. An injury that...
Whiplash injuries occur when a person’s body moves forward rapidly while their head stays in place. Whiplash injuries can severely impact the neck, causing the neck to extend in a “whip-like” motion. In some cases, whiplash accidents can cause the neck to snap or jerk–resulting in serious injuries. What Should I Do After Suffering a...