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A Mission Viejo Accident Attorney explains

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A Mission Viejo Accident Attorney explains

A Mission Viejo Accident Attorney explains how soon after an accident you should see a doctor. Also explained is why knowing this information is so important for your case.

When it comes to accidents, most of us just want to put them behind us, and move on. If we think we’re okay, medically speaking, we prefer to assume the best and get on with things. In an accident case that can be a mistake and here is why.personal injury attorneys

You Might Have a Claim

A Mission Viejo accident attorney sees all sorts of injuries after accidents but all of the injuries are not always obvious. Sometimes people walk away from accidents looking fine. Much later they realize that they’ve sustained internal injuries. In some cases they might be physically fine but unknowingly suffer from a psychological after effects such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

All of these things might entitle you to compensation – for both the actual costs of medical treatment and other compensation for your pain and suffering.

So When Should You See a Doctor?

Ideally, if you have been in an accident – ANY accident – you should see a doctor as soon as possible after the event occurs.

The doctor will be able to assess any immediate trauma, such as obvious injuries, but will also be able to ascertain whether there may be any hidden injuries involved. They can also refer you to other specialists – for instance therapists – who can assess other long term effects you may experience.

Why Is It Important?

When it comes to early assessment of actual injuries, long term residual medical problems and other effects of accidents, it’s important to see a doctor right away because it can affect the amount of damages you can claim. Very often, the damages awarded in personal injury cases cover not only the medical costs you have already paid, but also future medical costs.

That means, for instance, that if you have a physical or psychological condition that occurs as a result of your accident, and you will need life long treatment for it, you can be awarded an amount to cover those costs. This needs to be determined by a doctor and documented by a doctor as soon as possible after an accident.

An Example

Let’s look at an example of personal injury costs.

A woman is in a car accident that was not her fault. Her legs are fractured and her foot is crushed in the accident and she is taken to a hospital. During her stay, both of her broken legs are reset, and her foot is reconstructed.

The obvious costs or damages in this case would be the hospital stay, the medical bills associated with it and her pain and suffering.

However, when the woman leaves the hospital, she consults a personal injury attorney, who refers her to another doctor for a second opinion. During the examination, the doctor discovers that one of her legs is now half an inch shorter than the other.

Suddenly, the costs involved in living with the results of the accident spiral. The woman will face a lifetime of built up shoes, limping, and in all likelihood, pain from her leg. All of this was caused by the initial accident.

In short, what was a simple case has become a much larger one, where much more money is at stake. Through the work of a knowledgeable attorney and doctor the woman should get full financial compensation for all of her injuries.

Lawyer or Doctor First?

If you have been in an accident, the decision whether to visit a doctor or a lawyer first is may be made for you at the accident scene.

If you are seriously injured, chances are you will receive immediate medical attention without question. As soon as possible after that, however, you should visit an attorney who specializes in personal injury, for instance a Mission Viejo accident attorney.

The attorney will assess your case, and refer you to a doctor or doctors. These doctors are specially trained to diagnosis and treat all aspects of injuries received in accidents.

Always bear in mind, however, that an attorney, such as our Mission Viejo accident attorney is not going to cost you out of pocket money. Most accident and personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis. This means that they take a percentage of your settlement award. You do not have to pay hourly or other attorney fees. Everything is paid out of your settlement at the end of your case.personal injury accident lawyers

An Attorney Will Prevent the Violations of Time Limits you Don’t Know About

As with every area of the law, there is a statute of limitations on personal injury cases that limits the time in which you can put in a claim. These time limits are different for different types of accident injury cases. It you have a case in the Mission Viejo, California area it is best to check with a Mission Viejo accident attorney to find out which time limits apply to your particular type of personal injury case.

Even if you seem fine after an accident, or are trying to convince yourself you are, you may still have medical problems from the accident at a later date. In spite of this, you have to make any claims before time legal time limits expire or you might lose out on compensation that is due to you.

When you’re in an accident, you deserve compensation for all of the pain and trauma you suffer, and a Mission Viejo accident attorney, like the Law Offices of John P. Burns, can help you get it.

Free Additional Information On When To See A Doctor After An Accident

For more information on the topic of Compensation for Lost Earnings, please also feel free to download attorney John Burns’ free book at this link: 9 Mistakes that can ruin Your California Vehicle Accident Case. The book by Mr. Burns contains information on obtaining lost earnings which applies to both vehicle accident and non-vehicle accident cases.

If you have a case you would like to discuss, please feel free to call John Burns at 949-496-7000 or toll free at 877-320-1338. There is no charge to talk about your case or to answer your questions about your case. You can also e mail Mr. Burns at [email protected] to discuss your case, or visit the website

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OSHA Investigates Deaconess Hospital Crane Accident

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OKLAHOMA CITY –

The collapse of a crane at a metro hospital yesterday isn’t the first time equipment owned by Rent-A-Crane has been involved in an accident. Two years ago, a man died when a piece of a crane fell.

Investigators are trying to determine what went wrong at Deaconess Hospital yesterday.

Just feet from where children play is the yellow tape marking the spot where the crane came crashing down in a family’s backyard. The crane fell only inches from a gas meter and narrowly missed power lines.

Some neighbors heard and saw the crane collapse.

“Somebody was watching out for everybody,” said George Frank.

Frank thinks it was a one-time accident and doesn’t expect any more near misses near his backyard.

Emergency crews say the crane was removing a cooling tower from the hospital’s roof when the crane tipped over.

“Somebody better watch what they do with those cranes,” Frank said.

Labor investigators were brought in to determine the exact cause of the collapse.

The crane belongs to the local company Rent-A-Crane, the same company involved in a deadly accident in 2010 on the Chesapeake Energy campus.

One man died and another man was injured when a piece of the crane fell onto the workers.

People near Deaconess Hospital are thankful no one was hurt and that this accident didn’t turn tragic.

OSHA has not released any details about the accident because it is an open investigation.

Rent-A-Crane issued the following statement through its attorney:

“The incident that occurred yesterday at Deaconess Hospital is under investigation and the company is not able to comment at this time.

“With respect to the unfortunate accident that occurred in 2010 in Oklahoma City, the Rent-A-Crane family was deeply saddened by the loss of Michael Parsons, who was a highly qualified crane operator and valuable employee. Contrary to recent news reports, while litigation has been filed, Rent-A-Crane is not a party to that litigation and has not been sued. Rather, Mr. Parson’s estate and another injured employee claim, among other things, that the accident was caused by a defective crane design and inadequate warnings.

Unrelated accidents claim the lives of Texas man, Florida man

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EFFINGHAM —
An elderly Flora man and an El Paso, Texas, man, who was struck outside his semitrailer following a previous accident, died in unrelated accidents early Monday.

The first accident occurred at 5:44 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at milepost 73 following a previous accident in the same location in which a tractor-trailer driven by James E. Tinsley, 53, of El Paso, Texas, struck another eastbound truck from behind, according to Fayette County Coroner Bruce Bowen. Tinsley then lost lighting on his truck as a result of the crash, which happened before daybreak, and remained in the driving lane of Interstate 70.

Tinsley exited his tractor-trailer to set up flags and while standing alongside it was struck by another eastbound tractor-trailer driven by John M. Barney, 51, of O’Fallon, Mo. Tinsley was killed instantly, according to Bowen, who pronounced him dead at the scene at 6:35 a.m. An autopsy was to be performed Tuesday.

Barney was taken to Fayette County Hospital, where his condition is unknown because the hospital does not release patient information. Illinois State Police District 12 cited Barney for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The crash is being investigated by the coroner and ISP.

Another fatal accident occurred later Monday on U.S. 50 in Clay County at 3:47 p.m.

According to ISP, a semitrailer driven by John Paul Loveless, 30, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., was traveling westbound on U.S. 50, approaching Stanford Road. A northbound vehicle driven by Eugene R. England, 86, of Flora was stopped on Stanford Road, preparing to cross U.S. 50, didn’t yield to the semitrailer and began to cross. Loveless did not have time to stop and struck England’s vehicle on the passenger side.

England was pronounced dead at the scene by Clay County Coroner Wes Miller. No autopsy is planned.

Benson, Bertoldo, Baker & Carter Now Offering Legal Consultations Free of Charge for Las Vegas Auto Accident Victims

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The Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of the law firm Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter have announced that they will now be offering free legal consultations for victims of auto accidents and their family members in Las Vegas and surrounding areas following fatal car accident in Mesquite, Nevada.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

In the wake of a tragic early morning collision in Mesquite, Nevada which left one man dead, the Las Vegas personal injury lawyers of the Benson, Bertoldo, Baker, Carter Law Firm have announced that they will be offering free legal consultations to all families and individuals whose lives have been affected by auto accidents in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

According to Antonio Planas, police beat reporter for Las Vegas Review Journal, the unfortunate accident took place in Mesquite early Saturday morning on January 28th at approximately 5:00 AM, when Robert W. McGrew’s van collided with a garbage truck after failing to stop at the intersection of Hafen Lane and state Route 170. The front end of the garbage truck hit the driver’s side of McGrew’s van as both vehicles entered the intersection simultaneously. Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the accident, and 49 year old McGrew was pronounced dead at the scene. The full news story can be found here, courtesy of Las Vegas Review Journal: http://www.lvrj.com/news/las-vegas-man-killed-in-mesquite-collision-138358879.html.

The lawyers of Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter are experienced in providing legal counsel to auto accident victims in the Las Vegas area that have been severely injured, as well as the remaining relatives and family members of auto accident victims who have been killed in Las Vegas auto accidents.

As stated by the attorneys of Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter, following the appropriate steps after an auto accident is crucial in order to make sure that a person’s rights are protected and that they have the most concrete auto accident claim as they possibly can.

These steps can include one or more of the following tips:

A thorough medical evaluation should be performed as soon as possible for anyone who has been involved in an auto accident. At times, the full extent of an accident victim’s injuries can go unnoticed at the time of the accident, and can potentially worsen or cause other complications if gone untreated.
Immediately reporting any Las Vegas car accident to the police is always encouraged. This will provide a police report for the auto accident that can be used as evidence by Las Vegas car accident lawyers to help establish liability if a citation for a traffic violation is issued.
Gather as much information possible from all parties involved in the auto accident. Important information to acquire includes names, addresses, insurance information, telephone numbers, and details of the automobiles involved such as car make and model.
If you have access to a camera, take photographs or video of the scene of the accident. Accurately recalling the exact events in detail can be a very challenging task after an accident, particularly when issues such as emotional trauma and stress associated with the accident come into play.
Finding the right Las Vegas car accident lawyers who can inform you of your legal rights and options and are experienced in representing auto accident victims is highly recommended.
When a car accident results in a fatality, it is imperative that an in-depth investigation be performed to verify the origin of the accident as well as the person(s) responsible and liable for the damages. The Las Vegas accident lawyers at Benson, Bertoldo, Baker Carter provide case reviews at no cost for individuals and families that have suffered damages from auto accidents which occurred in the Las Vegas area.