The Law Offices of Mark C. Blane, APC Blog

San Diego Raw Foods - a Good Choice in my California Injury Case?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Well, in a nutshell, yes! I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this blog article certainly is not medical advice, but I can certainly advocate health in terms of dietary needs, and give you my sincere opinions on it. Raw fresh and organic fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs in the daily diet is an excellent choice in terms of oxygenating your body with alkalinity and nutrients. Eat an apple or apples for lunch, or make a salad with a blended raw tomato, garlic, dill and a blood orange for dinner. If you are not already incorporating raw foods (fruits and vegetables) in your diet, do so incrementally. Small changes go a long way in terms of nutrition. Remember, the body does not count calories, it counts nutrition.

You will be fascinated on how you will feel and how your injured body part or parts will begin assimilating the change in diet to raw fruits and vegetables. Remember, we are the only species of life that cooks its own food. A lot of people well say that is because we are smarter than the animals, but I have not seen an obese giraffe, or other animals dying of heart attacks and cancer at the rate that is occurring in the United States. Just look at our kids and how they are developing obesity and diabetes at an alarming rate! Something is wrong and all evidence points to our diet or what we are taught to put in our mouths. If you have any doubt that your injury case will not improve by incorporating more raw fruits and vegetables, I encourage you to try it and see. Make a "whole foods" run at whole foods, and try your best to buy organic and obtain the ripest fruits and vegetables as possible. It is a little more expensive, but in a day and age where you can buy a 99 cents hamburger, something is definitely wrong with our priorities in terms of diet.

The video above has Ms. Charlotte Gerson, daughter of famed German scientist, Dr. Max Gerson (the Gerson Institute), giving her opinion on the matter. I encourage you to research this question on your own and increase the use of fresh raw fruits and vegetables in your diet if you have not already done so. Experience is also a great teacher and it may make a believer out of you in good time when it comes to meat ingestion. If you have any questions, feel free to pick up the telephone and call me directly at (619) 813-7955.

Mark Blane in USA Today Regarding His Quilly Award For His Best Seller

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

San Diego Attorney Mark Blane was given the "Quilly Award" by the National Accademy of Best-Selling Authors in October 2011 for his best-seller "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing." USA today ran a feature of this achievment on December 15, 2011. USA today is a national American daily newspaper that was started back in 1982, and usually shares a position with the Wall Street Journal as being the widest circulated newspaper in the United States. Mark was featured also in the Wall Street Journal back in September, 2011.

Mark is always looking for unique ways to get free information out to those who need it most - injured consumers. His philosophy is to give key information freely so injured folks can make an informed decision on their injury case. He also knows that not every case will need an injury lawyer, and having more information on the internet, his website, or through his videos will add to a viewer's decision making process. This is why he gives most of his books (including his best-seller) away for free on his website.

Mark C. Blane is a San Diego Personal Injury Attorney, and the managing lawyer of the Law Offices of Mark C. Blane, a San Diego, California Personal Injury Law Firm dedicated to representing families of people injured in personal injury accidents including car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, product defects, and the like. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in an accident in San Diego, or Southern California, due to the negligence of another, please order your free copy of Mr. Blane's book, The 10 Secrets You Need To Know About Your Injury Case, BEFORE You Call A Lawyer. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it normally sells for $16.95. However, it is free to all California residents, or those injured in an California accident.

Pit Bull Dogs Are Inherently Dangerous Animals | Public Beware!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

As I have indicated on my Pit Bull main webpage on this website, the Pit bulls are a particularly dangerous breed namely because they have extremely powerful jaws for dogs their size. You add to the fact that they have extreme neck muscles and they almost nearly a resemble a walking jaw with short stocky legs. In fact, I have said, if you buy a Pit Bull as a family pet, it is almost like putting a shark in your family swimming pool!

Now, these jaws can easily crush hard tissue like human bone and inflict severe and significant long-term tissue damage – however, these powerful dogs can also tear and rip flesh and soft tissue beyond hope of repair or healing – just research some of the pictures you can find on the internet for a few examples of this ripping type biting pit bulls are famous for when they attack. The harm these animals can cause is not limited to physical trauma or injuries; very often Pit Bull victims of Pit Bull attacks carry psychological scars that last a lifetime. Again, it is due to the “way” the Pit Bull attacks – they twist and turn their heads while biting down with extreme force. I liken it to a crocodile attack!

Mark C. Blane is a San Dog Bite Injury Attorney and the managing lawyer of the Law Offices of Mark C. Blane, a San Diego, California Personal Injury Law Firm dedicated to representing families of people injured by a California dog bite. If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a dog bite injury or attack accident in California, please order your free copy of Mr. Blane's book, The ULTIMATE California Dog Bite & Animal Attack Legal Survival Book. It is full of helpful information that will help you protect your legal rights and it normally sells for $16.95. However, it is free to all California residents, or those injured in a California dog bite injury accident.

Mark Blane in Wall Street Journal on Injury Law with other Leading Experts

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Best-selling legal author and San Diego accident lawyer Mark Blane was featured in New York's world-famous newspaper, the Wall Street Journal on September 26, 2011. He was selected by America's Premier Experts to give his two cents on what he found important in his injury law practice. He was joined by other leading experts in various professional fields when they were asked for their best piece of advice for helping folks achieve health, wealth or success.

Here is the tear sheet from the September 26, 2011 Wall Street Journal:

For Mr. Blane, it was simple - he helps ordinary injured people every day in his busy injury practice - and he advised that if you get into an accident, do not wait or hesitate to get checked out by your doctor to make sure you are okay. The reason being is insurance companies will usually jump on any delay in medical care to try and assert you were not that injured from an accident, or your delay in care can be traced to other medical conditions you had prior to the accident. Furthermore, any delay in medical care does not adequately protect your interests: both medically and legally speaking. Do yourself, and your family, a favor: get checked out by a qualified physician if you feel any discomfort or pain following an accident - the time period following any injury-producing accident is not the time to be "stoic," and you should always follow the medical advice of your doctors.

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Attorney Mark Blane receives Golden Quill Award from National Academy

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

National Academy of Best Selling Authors Honors Mark Blane for his Best Seller in Hollywood, California

In 2010 attorney Mark Blane was selected to join forces with some of America's top lawyers to co-author a book entitled "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Does Not Want You to Know About Until It is Too Late!" Upon its release in early 2011, it hit the Best-Sellers list in not one but two different categories. It reached the #1 spot in the category of Insurance, and cracked the Top 50 (#42) spot in the category of Personal Finance.

In recognition of his co-authorship of this powerful book for injured consumers, the National Academy of Best Selling Authors recently awarded Mr. Blane their Golden Quill Award at their annual awards gala in Hollywood, California at the famous Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard - the same room where the very first Academy Awards for Motion Pictures were held.

Here are some photos of the event from the Red Carpet:

The event was a great success and Mr. Blane was interviewed on the red carpet after receiving the Golden Quill Award. He thanked the National Academy of Best Selling Authors, his family and dedicated legal team who are the front lines with him along with his injured clients against the jaws of the insurance companies who fight a daily battle for justice.

Charity Donation of All Sales Proceeds

Mr. Blane and the other lawyers that co-authored the book decided any future proceeds from the book will be dontated to charity called "marketers for good" at marketersforgood.org. However, if you are injured in California, you can get this best selling book for FREE through this website - click on the book link in the top of this blog posting or on the right side margin of the webpage!

California Trial Lawyer & Best-Selling Legal Author Mark C. Blane

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

CALIFORNIA TRIAL

LAWYER AND BEST SELLING LEGAL

AUTHOR MARK C. BLANE SPEARHEADS TOP

ISSUES FOR PERSONAL INJURY VICTIMS

GIVING THEM A FOOTHOLD AGAINST CORPORATE GIANTS

By Vanessa Van Petten

When personal injury victims are left struggling for their rights in the complicated legal process, Mark C. Blane offers a safe haven of guidance and expert support. In his San Diego based practice, Blane has made an art of protecting and defending victims of personal injury and winning cases that have been highlighted in major national publications and legal journals including the ABA Journal, San Diego Business Journal, National Jurist Magazine, and the Shreveport Times- Louisiana. Blane has also become a leading authority on demystifying the law for the public as an author of nine legal titles, including the best seller, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, the renowned book that has uncovered the well-kept secrets of the health insurance industry.

Blane received his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego after studying Psychology and Criminal Justice at Louisiana State University. His groundbreaking approach to representing victims of negligence has helped him recover millions of dollars for his clients. He works tirelessly to gain fair compensation for clients to cover their medical expenses from catastrophic losses due to defective products, accidents, automobile and motorcycle collisions and even slips and falls. However, his successes are hard earned; Blane is often pitted against major insurance companies and some of the largest defense law firms.

What sets Blane apart from other personal injury attorneys is his personal dedication to all aspects of his client’s cases—both medical and legal. Blane’s specialty of both understanding and working closely with Doctors is exactly what wins him most of his cases. “Documenting the medical effects and asking Doctors the right questions is my secret weapon. I know how to tie in the medical care with the law and then, if needed, prove this to a jury.”

Only further proving the success of Blane’s approach is the fact that he only works on a contingency basis. “I believe everyone is deserving of good legal counsel. Injury lawyers are like public watchdogs, making sure companies and corporations take responsibility for the injuries they cause and bringing justice to those who have been wronged.”

Dangers in a California Commercial Truck Accident

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Commercial truck accidents can be extremely dangerous. If you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident that involved a commercial truck, speak with a truck accident lawyer in San Diego who is able to answer any questions you may have about the California commercial truck accident claims process for your injuries and damages you've sustained.

A typical passenger vehicle usually weighs around 3,000 pounds; by comparison, a commercial truck with a full load of cargo can weigh over 80,000 pounds. When a commercial truck is involved in an accident with a standard automobile, the resultant injuries and damages are usually very serious, if not fatal. Because of this, truck drivers have a higher level of responsibility on the roads.

If you have been injured, it's crucial that you fortify your California commercial truck accident claim by speaking with a truck accident lawyer in San Diego.

There is a wide scope of damage that could fall under a California commercial truck accident claim, depending on the nature of issues such as the truck's type of cargo. If the cargo, that the truck is loaded with, is inflammable, then it is possible that passengers injured may also be vulnerable to secondary injuries such as burns or respiratory harm.

Take Control of California Commercial Truck Accident Claim by Contacting a Truck Accident Lawyer in San Diego

Truck accident lawyer Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Negligence Factoring into Bike Accident Claim in San Diego

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A California bicycle accident that involves a motor vehicle will likely end in terrible injury, and bicyclist negligence can play a huge factor in the resultant bike accident claim in San Diego. If you have been injured, speak with one or several California bicycle accident attorneys about determining the liability in your accident.

Negligence in a Bicycle Accident in California

Negligence can consist of:

riding the wrong way down a one-way street;
running a stop sign; and
turning abruptly in traffic without properly signaling.

It's important to keep in mind that in California, negligence can be "apportioned" between 2 parties. This is because California uses a system of "comparative fault" in its negligence laws. This means that a cyclist may be found partially at fault in an accident that caused his or her injuries and can still recover damages from a motorist who also contributed to the accident.

Bicycles don't provide a lot of protection to cyclists, and as a result, accidents that involve both cars and bikes typically involve severe injuries, accompanied by high medical expenses, hospital fees, and rehabilitative costs. For this reason, determining the apportionment of liability can be hotly contested by both parties. If you have been injured and are pursuing a bike accident claim in San Diego, contact a team of California bicycle accident attorneys.

Take Control of Your Bike Accident Claim in San Diego by Contacting California Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Personal injury attorney of San Diego, Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Personal Injury Attorney in San Diego Explains Senior Driver Safety

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The likelihood of being a driver involved in a San Diego car accident increases as a driver ages. Between 1997 and 2007, the number of seniors licensed to drive rose by 19%. If you've been injured in a collision involving a senior driver, speak with a personal injury attorney in San Diego about the possibility of a San Diego car accident claim.

Stereotyping often leads motorist to conclude that senior drivers are unnecessarily over-cautious, but statistics have revealed the following:

seniors are only 14% more likely to wear seat belts;
senior drivers have a greater tendency to avoid night time driving and driving during inclement weather; and
only 5% of senior drivers involved in fatal accidents had a .08 or greater blood alcohol content, compared to 25% of drivers aged 21 to 64.

The facts seem to indicate that seniors take more precautions than younger drivers; however, age-related complications with vision and reasoning can impair adults over time. Older drivers may also take many medications that develop side effects, such as drowsiness.

If you are injured in an accident that is not your fault, consider discussing a San Diego car accident claim with a personal injury attorney in San Diego.

Take Control of Your San Diego Car Accident Claim by Contacting a Personal Injury Attorney in San Diego

Personal injury attorney of San Diego, Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Liability When Potholes Cause Bike Accidents in San Diego

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Street potholes can cause serious bike accidents in San Diego, and under some conditions, the public or government entity responsible for maintaining city roads can be held liable for injuries and damages. If you've been injured in a bike accident caused by a pothole, meet with a San Diego, California, bicycle accident firm who can help you pursue an injury claim.

How Potholes Cause Your Bike Accident in San Diego

Long-term use causes wear and tear, leading to surface cracks which can expand if not repaired; and
Low quality temporary road fixes can sink or break in a short amount of time if not permanently repaired.

If temporary work caused the pothole, the public entity responsible for performing roadwork on the road or area, in which you were injured, may be responsible if it didn't provide an obvious warning about the dangerous potholes.

If the pothole has developed from wear and tear, the liability of the damages comes down to how long the pothole has been present. If it was relatively new, the entity responsible for road work may not be held liable. If the pothole had existed for some time - weeks or months - then the government is much more likely to be held responsible, particularly if other accidents have occurred at the site.

If you've been injured in one of the many bike accidents in San Diego that occur each year, contact our San Diego, California bicycle accident firm to determine if you are eligible for compensation.

Take Control of Your California Injury Claim by Contacting a San Diego Accident Lawyer

San Diego accident lawyer Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of California injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

California Motorist Negligence in a Bike Accident in San Diego, California

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

When a motorist behaves carelessly or negligently on the road, the ramifications can be disastrous, especially when it leads to a collision with a bicyclist. If you've been injured in a bike accident in San Diego, California, it's probably in your best interest to contact a San Diego bicycle accident lawyer.

Burden of Proof in a Bike Accident in San Diego, California

Bicycles afford significantly less protection to their riders than do automobiles, and it's for this reason that a bike accident's consequences are often so severe.

In many cases, the liability of a California auto vs. bicycle accident is extremely contentious, and it's often the burden of the plaintiff to prove negligence on the part of the motorist in order to recoup damages.

However, in some cases certain actions that constitute traffic infractions are considered "negligence per se" and will suffice to fulfill the burden of proving negligence. In cases such as those, the burden of proof then falls to the defendant to prove that, although he or she was negligent, that negligence did not contribute to the plaintiff's injuries.

If you've been injured in a bike accident in San Diego, California, you should speak with a San Diego bicycle accident lawyer who can collect evidence, build your case, and fight for your rights.

Take Control of Your Bike Accident in San Diego, California by Contacting a San Diego Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Mark C. Blane and his San Diego bicycle accident lawyer team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

How Expert Witnesses Can Enhance Your Bike Accident Claim in San Diego

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

If you've been injured in a bicycle accident involving a vehicle and are considering a bike accident claim in San Diego, you may have spoken to one of the many San Diego bicycle accident lawyers who have explained to you the complexity and difficulty of arguing a bicycle accident case.

It's because of these complications that expert witnesses are a valuable resource in trying bike accident cases, should it become necessary that your bike accident claim needs to go to court.

Factors Expert Witnesses Examine to Help Your Bike Accident Claim

Expert witnesses can provide input on:

the conditions of the road and the impact of conditions such as poor weather or disrepair;
traffic control signals, visibility obstructions, speeds of the bicycle and involved vehicle at the time of the accident, and other contributing factors;
failures of a bicycle's mechanical parts due to lack of repair or proper maintenance; and
the events that led up to the accident.

Expert witnesses can analyze and explain injuries as well, making a judge or jury more aware of the impact of injuries and demonstrating the details of catastrophic injuries and the means necessary to rehabilitate and support injured cyclists. If you've been injured in an accident, ask the team of San Diego bicycle accident lawyers representing you how expert witnesses might be useful in your bike accident claim in San Diego.

Take Control of Your Bike Accident Claim in San Diego by Contacting a Team of San Diego Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Mark C. Blane and his legal team of San Diego bicycle accident lawyers aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

California Bike Accident Claim for Trolley Track or Railway Injury

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Bicycle accidents can involve serious bodily injuries, so it is all the more unfortunate that bike accidents can be caused by so many various road hazards, such as railway or trolley tracks. In the event a California bike accident claim alleges that a municipal government somehow failed to fulfill its obligation to maintain safe travel access for bicyclists, retaining the services of a San Diego bicycle accident firm is extremely advisable.

Liability Factors for Bicycle Accident Caused by Railway or Trolley Tracks

Some liability factors include:

The position of the tracks or rails - tracks that run parallel to traffic pose a much greater threat than those that are perpendicular to the flow of traffic.
Attempts by the local government or entity to reduce the hazard of bicycle riders - for example, if rails are no longer used, they could be removed or at the very least covered to prevent accidents. Warning signs could also be used to advise cyclists of the danger.

If you have been injured in an accident because of hidden or obscured trolley tracks or railways, you may qualify for compensation by filing a California bike accident claim. Contact a San Diego bicycle accident firm that is experienced in handling cases like yours.

Take Control of Your California Bike Accident Claim by Contacting a San Diego Bicycle Accident Firm

Mark C. Blane and his San Diego bicycle accident firm aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Symptoms of a Herniated Disc after a San Diego Accident

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A San Diego accident can have serious physical and health repercussions for those who are involved, among them a herniated disc. Existing California injury law stipulates that if someone else was responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, they may be held financially liable for the cost of your medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Signs of a Herniated Disc After a San Diego Accident

Indicators that you are suffering from a herniated disc can vary depending on the size and position of the disc.

aches and pains in the lower back;
numbness or weakness in the area of the body to which the compressed nerve travels;
sciatica;
inability to stand for long periods of time; and
pain when attempting to twist or bend in the back or neck.

It is important to reinforce the point that symptoms vary greatly based on the location and severity of the injury, so if you even slightly suspect that you are suffering from a herniated disc, seek medical attention.

If the accident that caused your injuries was the result of another's negligence, contact a California injury lawyer who can help you pursue an accident claim.

Take Control of Your California Injury Claim by Contacting a San Diego Accident Lawyer

San Diego accident lawyer Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of California injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Cost and Treatment of TBI after an Accident in San Diego

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The cost, prognosis, and treatment of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from an accident in San Diego is largely dependent on the severity of the injury, but even a mild TBI can have long-lasting impacts that interfere with daily obligations and enjoyments. The high stakes of a TBI necessitate the experience of a San Diego trial lawyer who can manage your case and fight for the compensation you may be entitled to.

The average cost of the medical expenses, surgery fees, and rehabilitative costs associated with TBI can accumulate to tens of thousands of dollars or several million dollars.

The cost of a minor or mild TBI, such as a concussion, averages approximately $85,000. Although the difference between a "mild" and "moderate" injury may seem insignificant in other areas, a moderate TBI averages $941,000 in fees and expenses.

A serious TBI, when all costs, tests, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical, occupational, behavioral, speech, and psychological therapy, are taken into account, averages a price of $3 million. Additionally, the long-term costs associated with caring for someone who has suffered a TBI can range from an extra $600,000 to $1.8 million.

The high stakes associated with TBI mean that you need to take advantage of all avenues of compensation for your brain injury after your accident in San Diego. A San Diego trial lawyer can help you explore and exhaust all of your options for financial security.

Take Control of Your Accident in San Diego by Contacting a San Diego Trial Lawyer

Mark C. Blane and his San Diego trial lawyer team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Liable Parties in a San Diego Commercial Trucking Accident Case

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

If you have been injured in a commercial trucking accident, it's important that the San Diego law firm that you select to represent your injury claim explore all possible avenues for compensation. In order to do so, a personal injury attorney in San Diego should be familiar with the different parties that can be responsible or liable for the cause of a commercial trucking accident.

Entities that may be held liable in a commercial trucking accident are:

commercial trucking companies;
independent contractors;
trucking equipment manufacturers;
truck driver employers; and
truck drivers.

It is a complicated matter to establish liability of a third party for a commercial trucking accident and even more complex when a truck driver is an independent contractor in a large trucking firm. These firms are well acquainted with trucking investigations and are famous for aggressively defending against injury claims.

If you have been injured and are considering filing a claim, it is vital that you retain the services of a personal injury attorney from a San Diego law firm who will fight for your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve for your injury. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, altered quality of life, lost earnings and pain and suffering.

Take Control of Your California Injury Claim by Contacting a Personal Injury Attorney in San Diego

San Diego accident lawyer Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Types of Nerve Injury after a San Diego Traffic Accident

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A nerve injury after a San Diego traffic accident can have severe, permanent consequences. While promising treatments for nerve damage exist, they are both expensive and lengthy, and largely incapable of reversing the effects of a serious nerve injury. If you've been hurt in an accident that was caused by another motorist's negligence, speak with a San Diego injuries lawyer who has experience with cases like yours.

Types of Nerve Injuries after a San Diego Traffic Accident

Nerve injuries are separated into three categories depending on the severity and type of nerve that has been injured.

autonomic nerves - responsible for your involuntary mechanisms such as blood pressure and digestion;
motor nerves - control your bodily functions; and
sensory nerves - enable you to perceive temperature, pressure, and other such similar sensory input.

After any San Diego traffic accident, you should have yourself checked out by a medical professional. Nerve injuries and other sources of pain are often conflated with one another, and determining the difference between nerve injury and another type of injury can be difficult if you're not familiar with what to look for. After you‘ve received medical attention, contact a San Diego injuries lawyer who can help you build your liability claim and recoup the damages you may be entitled to.

Take Control of Your San Diego Traffic Accident by Contacting a San Diego Injuries Lawyer

San Diego injuries lawyer Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but also the basics of San Diego accident claim laws and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Treating a Severe Burn Injury after a San Diego Accident

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A San Diego accident claim for a burn injury after an accident is vital to dealing with the financial complications incumbent on victims who have suffered severe burns. If you've been injured, you should speak with a San Diego law firm. The high cost of medical services and procedures required to treat a serious burn injury can quickly complicate an already stressful situation for an accident victim.

It is estimated that the cost of treating burns is more than $7 billion per year. On an individual scale, burns are a catastrophically painful and financially debilitating injury to treat, with bills for procedures such as skin grafts and extended hospital stays easily mounting more quickly than they can be paid off.

Treatment for burn injuries ranges depending on the severity of the burn, which is determined by the categorization of first-, second-, and third-degree burns. Superficial, or first degree burns, can sometimes be treated with antibacterial cream and aloe vera to soothe the pain and minimize the risk of infection, but more serious burns, such as full-thickness burns, may require skin grafts or synthetic grafts, which can cost thousands of dollars.

If you have been burnt in an accident that was someone else's fault, you don't have to shoulder these burdens by yourself. Contact a San Diego law firm who can help you with your San Diego accident claim.

Take Control of Your Accident in San Diego, California, by Contacting a San Diego Law Firm

Mark C. Blane and his San Diego law firm aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but also the basics of San Diego accident claim laws and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.

Most Common Dangerous San Diego Car Accidents

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

San Diego car accidents occur every day and can come in all manner of forms. You can help your San Diego car accidents claim if you can determine the type of car collision you had. If you've been injured, write down the type of crash you've been in and contact a San Diego injury lawyer who can answer your questions.

The most common types of car accidents occur in the following proportions:

Rear impact crashes comprise 29.6% of total collisions in the United States (in rear impact accidents, the driver in the rear is typically found at fault).
Side impact accidents total 28.9% of all accidents.
Runoff accidents constitute 16.1% of all crashes.
Rollovers, most common among SUVs, comprise 2.3% of total crashes.
Head-on collisions, among the most serious types of accidents, occur in 2% of all auto crashes.

If you have been injured by a negligent driver, reach out to a San Diego injury lawyer who will answer your questions about how you can pursue financial compensation for your injuries. San Diego car accidents are tragic occurrences, and you deserve compensation if you have become a victim because of someone else's negligence on the road.

Take Control of Your California Injury Claim by Contacting a San Diego Accident Lawyer Today!

San Diego accident lawyer Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español

3 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Crash in San Diego

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

If you've been injured in a car crash in San Diego that wasn't your fault, chances are you're thinking about filing a personal injury claim. A San Diego accident attorney can guide you through this complex and sometimes intimidating process. However, there are still things you can do to help your case as well as things to avoid that hurt your claim.

3 Common Mistakes at the Scene of Car Crash in San Diego

Fleeing an accident scene. California law requires that drivers involved in accidents stop to exchange proper information. If you don't stop, not only will you hurt your chances of a claim, but you may be penalized with a license suspension or criminal charges.
Not collecting car crash information. Be sure that you stop and exchange your insurance details with the other driver, and that you collect other information that may be relevant to the claims process, such as witness information and details about the extent of damage.
Admitting fault. Even if you think you're to blame for the car crash, don't admit fault. Remember, "fault" is a technical, legal term, and in many instances, fault is relative. Don't apologize for the accident, even if the other driver appears injured, as a simple apology can cast suspicion on your responsibility for the crash which can damage your pursuit of filing a claim.

Take Control of Your Claim after a Car Crash in San Diego by Speaking with a San Diego Accident Attorney

San Diego accident attorney, Mark C. Blane and his legal team aren't like some of the other San Diego injury attorneys you may have met with or seen ads for around town. Our goal is to educate our clients - even those whose cases we don't take - so that you not only understand the legal process ahead of you but the basics of San Diego injury law and your legal rights.

You can get started by ordering one of our FREE injury guides including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late! or The 10 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Injury Case Before You Call a Lawyer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment - 888-845-6269 or 619-813-7955. We are proud to serve San Diego's Spanish speaking population and even offer our FREE California personal injury book en Español.