San Diego Injury Lawyer Blog

You or someone you know may have used cortisone injections to treat their joint pain following an injury accident. Over the years, cortizone injections have been proven to reduce pain and inflammation on people’s shoulder, knee, neck, and back injuries following an accident. However, the long-term use of cortizone injections also has harmful side effects that many people do not know about.

Our San Diego personal injury attorneys recently wrote an article about the benefits and potential dangers of prolonged cortisone injections on our injury accident website. Before you use this type of treatment, make sure you are informed of what the drug could do to you and what the risks and benefits. For more information, please read the full article.

An unidentified elderly man crashed his car into the wall of Cost Plus World Market in La Mesa on November 17, 2010. The elderly car driver said that his foot hit the accelerator and the car went in reverse. It appears that the man did not realize that his car was in reverse and was attempting to drive forward. According to witnesses, the elderly car driver crashed into three mailboxes and parts of a concrete wall before his car came to rest against the wall.

The auto accident raises several concerns that are often mentioned about elderly drivers. Even assuming that the elderly driver did not realize his car was in reverse, why didn’t he remove his foot from the accelerator and apply the brake as soon as his car went backwards? Why did it take a concrete wall to stop the vehicle? Presumably, if the car did not collide with the wall it would have kept on traveling and could have struck and killed or injured pedestrians or other motorists. Should elderly drivers be tested more frequently? Should elderly drivers be allowed on the road past a certain age? After their motor skills deteriorate to the point when they don’t realize which direction they are going? Or after they cannot apply the brakes quickly? These are legitimate questions but have to be tempered with the desire of elderly drivers to remain independent and be able to commute on their own as needed.

We are very thankful that no other motorist or pedestrian was injured in this La Mesa car accident.

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An unidentified pedestrian, believed to be in 40s, was struck by a wrong way motorist on November 20, 2010, in the Midway District of San Diego around 8:45 p.m. San Diego Police officers said that a male driver driving a Ford Ranger on Rosecrans made a prohibited U-turn to drive the wrong way on Kurtz Street and struck the pedestrian, seriously injuring him.

The injured pedestrian was transported to UCSD Hospital to receive treatment for a broken thighbone. The investigating officers need to locate the guilty motorist to bring him to justice. It is evident from the news that a right-of-way violation by the motorist caused this pedestrian accident. The careless car driver might be held liable to pay the injured pedestrian compensation for hospitalization, medical treatment costs, loss of wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other accident related damages.

The seriously injured pedestrian should seek advice from an experienced San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer who would assure that the negligent driver is held accountable for his actions and compensates the hurt pedestrian for his damages.

We sincerely hope and pray that the injured pedestrian did not suffer any catastrophic injuries and that his injuries heal soon.

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An unidentified 71-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car twice on November 20, 2010, in the Normal Heights area of San Diego around 7:15 a.m. According to San Diego Police Sgt. Ray Battrick, the elderly pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk in the 4100 block of 33rd Street when a car backing out of a driveway hit him.

The car driver, after hitting the pedestrian, thought he hit a trash can, so he pulled the car forward and then again hit the pedestrian. The elderly pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip, legs, and ankle in this serious pedestrian accident.

The elderly pedestrian was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The 30-year-old car driver was later cited for not possessing a valid driving license.

From the present facts, it is pretty evident that car driver’s negligence and inattentive driving lead to this major pedestrian accident that injured the elderly man. It is surprising that he did not notice a man and thought he hit a trash can! Since he did not possess a driving license, it would be interesting to know if he was even qualified or trained to drive a car. Further, it would be interesting to determine if he was driving under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. Certainly the car driver could be held liable for the pain and suffering that the pedestrian went through as well at the cost of medical treatment, hospitalization charges, lost wages, and other accident related damages.

The elderly pedestrian would be well served by consulting with an experienced San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer who would be able to advise as to his rights and make sure that he receives the compensation that he deserves.

We sincerely hope and pray that the elderly man did not sustain any life threatening injuries and that his injuries heal soon.

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As many of you may know, Houston personal injury attorney and Vujasinovic & Beckcom founding partner Brian Beckcom is a third-generation Fighting Texas Aggie. Even though Brian went to "trade" school at the University of Texas (or t.u. and "The University of Texas School of Law" to Aggies), he claims he was actually educated at Texas A&M. Brian's a maroon-blooded Aggie and season-ticket holder for the football games and has been since the day he graduated from Texas A&M.

The Texas - Texas A&M game is one of the oldest rivalries in college football. Traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day, the game pits two in-state rivals against each other and often pits friends and families against each other, at least on Thanksgiving Day.

Although the rivalry is pretty intense already, we've decided to bring it up a notch. Brian Beckcom, a Houston personal injury attorney, and the Jurewitz Law Group, founded and run by Ross Jurewitz, a Texas Longhorn fan and supporter, are placing a bet on this year's game.

Whoever loses the game has agreed to change their Facebook avatar to the opposing school's mascot for one week. Although this doesn't sound like much, to a U.T. or Aggie grad and fan changing your Facebook logo to the opposing school's mascot for even one millisecond is enough of a public humiliation to cause teeth to grind, hair to fall out, and tears to shed.

Gig 'em and Hook 'em!

Unfortunately, personal injury attorneys have a bad reputation with most people. Many see our role in the legal profession as greedy and vindictive people who chase ambulances in order to make money at the expense of our clients and society.

Not only is the stereotype false, but many people overlook all the good things that injury lawyers do. We are dedicated to our work and we are motivated by ensuring our client’s rights are represented so that they receive the compensation they deserve.

The San Diego accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group certainly do not fall under this poor stereotype. We recently wrote an article about the stereotypes about our profession, why they are not true, and why injury attorneys benefit the public. Click on the link below to read the full article and learn about why personal injury lawyers are good for society.

The California Court of Appeals for the Fourth Appellate District recently handed down a decision in the case of Gonzalez v. Southern California Gas Company that can only be described as questionable at best and destructive to the rule of law at worst.

A young girl died after her car hit a gas meter that was along the side of the road and not properly covered as required by federal law—a law that was created due to the foreseeability of accidents like this one. The jury ruled in her favor, but the Court of Appeals decided to reverse the verdict, leaving her family without justice. What makes it worse is that the Court decided NOT to publish their opinion for official review and authority—an indication that the justices may have realized that their ruling was unsupported by existing case law.

Our San Diego injury lawyer website recently wrote a brief article detailing the events of this defective products lawsuit and why this is important to everyone to read and understand. The Court decided not to provide the public with protections that previous courts and Congress had intended gas companies to install. Please read our article on this outrageous tort reform opinion for the full story.

School zones are used to protect children, primarily in crosswalks, from getting hurt on their daily commute to and from school. Many injuries happen to children when drivers are simply not paying attention or are in a rush.

The San Diego child injury lawyers at the Jurewtiz Law Group recently discussed the 7 best ways to drive safely in school zones. If drivers followed these rules, the number of injury accidents involving children would be significantly reduced. Please read the full article to learn the ways you can be a safer driver in school zones.

Children get injured in a variety of ways. Commuting to and from school is a common way that children get hurt every day. In order to prevent these accidents from occurring, parents should get involved and teach their children how to avoid danger in their daily commute.

The San Diego child accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group recently looked into this and have complied the top 6 ways children can travel safely to school. Please click on the link to read our full article and to take the opportunity to discuss these tips with your child.

Children and injuries go hand in hand. Bruises, sprains, and broken bones are the norm in a child’s life. But how do you handle the situation when the child is hurt and not at fault? Many people wonder if the process is the same for child personal injury claims as they are for adults. For the most part, the process is the same. However, it is different in several important areas.

The San Diego child injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group recently discussed this topic on our personal injury website. It has become apparent to us that many parents do not know the key differences on how child personal injury claims are handled differently than adult claims. To learn about these key differences, please read our full article.

If you have a young baby at home or babysitting another person’s child, you need to make sure that the home is safe for the child and there are no obvious hazards which could cause harm. Common household items can pose dangerous risks to children if they are not used or set up properly. Many people do not do enough to child proof their home and the consequences can be deadly.

The child injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group recently looked into this matter and compiled this list of the top 5 ways to keep children safe at home. These are common, easy ways to ensure that your home will be safe for the child. Please click the link for more information about keeping your kid safe from unreasonable household dangers.

Slip and fall accidents commonly cause lower leg injuries when people fall unexpectedly and cannot stop themselves gracefully. The torque and force the fall puts on their joints and bones can be severe and cause serious injury and pain.

In the medical community, the severity of a lower extremity injury stemming from a slip and fall accident is determined by several risk factors. Some people are more susceptible to leg injuries, such as a foot and knee injury from a slip and fall, than others and it could affect your personal injury case.

Our San Diego slip and fall attorneys recently discussed a medical study at our Jurewitz Law Group personal injury law firm website which attempts to predict the severity of lower extremity injuries to predict medical treatment and prognosis.