Navigating the legal landscape after sustaining a personal injury can be overwhelming. The actions taken—or not taken—can significantly impact the outcome of a personal injury case. While every case is unique, there are common mistakes that can compromise the strength of your claim.
#1: Not Seeking Medical Attention
One of the biggest mistakes is neglecting to seek immediate medical attention. Even if the injury appears minor, a medical evaluation is crucial for establishing a medical record that correlates with the incident. Failing to do so can undermine the credibility of your case and make it difficult to prove the severity…
Motor vehicle collisions are an all-too-common occurrence in busy urban environments like San Francisco. With crowded streets, aggressive drivers, and various types of vehicles sharing the road, accidents are an unfortunate part of daily life.
As vigilant as you may be behind the wheel, a collision can occur in an instant—and change your life forever. It is essential for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike to understand the most common types of accidents and take steps to prevent them.
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common accidents in San Francisco. These typically occur when the front car stops…
Author: Claude Wyle
New research from Ohio State University shows that not all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) stabilize over time, as previously thought. The study found that there is a great need for both doctors and patients to recognize that traumatic brain injury should be treated as a dynamic and chronic condition. A brain injury may require extended care, perhaps for a lifetime, and head injury patients need better access to resources to live as fully and as independently as possible.
More than 1.5 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries every year. A TBI is most often caused by…
In this video, attorney Claude Wyle shares one of his most emotionally rewarding cases involving a woman who broke her wrist falling down the stairs at her son’s residence. The client was no longer able to do her job and lost her dog and place to live as a result. The stairs had not been maintained by the landlord, and Mr. Wyle’s investigation found things they tried to hide and exposed lies to prove the stairs were the problem. The settlement was a substantial sum, allowing the client to buy a home and get her dog back.…
Watch attorney Claude Wyle discuss a brain injury case he handled that involved a drunk driver who had been on the road after a work event. In California, employers that provide alcohol to employees for the benefit of the company are responsible for any damage caused by an employee who drives drunk. Based on the severity of the injury and state law, Mr. Wyle knew the settlement obtained by the original lawyer could be much larger; he obtained a settlement 150 times that of the original offer.…
