On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Dec 11, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
It’s common knowledge that passenger vehicles pose a danger to motorcyclists on the road. Cars are just not as focused on looking out for motorcyclists as they are for other vehicles. The responsibility is then placed on motorcycle riders to make themselves known and...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Nov 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Drivers are often too stubborn to admit when they might not be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Whether they have had a few drinks at dinner or have taken strong prescription medicine that clearly warns against operating heavy machinery, drivers believe they...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Nov 12, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It’s easy to get angry when someone passes you at a high rate of speed. Don’t they know how dangerous their behavior is? The greater the speed at which a wreck occurs, the more likely that wreck is to be deadly. At the same time, speeding is one of the most common...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Oct 16, 2020 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the seconds after a car accident, you instantly are concerned if you sustained any injuries. You check your hands, feet, arms and legs. You look in the mirror and feel your head . When you only see minor scrapes, you count yourself lucky. However, because your body...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Oct 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your jaw to your skull, can become injured in a car accident. Perhaps you suffered, or continue to suffer, from a TMJ disorder after a car accident here in California. If so, you may want to learn about the nature of...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Oct 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Today, more and more people are opting to commute by foot – especially amid the pandemic. But whether you’re going for a jog or just crossing the parking lot, it’s important to remember that pedestrians are especially vulnerable to the dangers of the road. Between...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A car accident can hurt anybody from a newborn baby to a 100-year-old person. But as we age, we become more and more likely to suffer serious injuries in an auto collision. The results can be catastrophic. According to a German study, adults age 65 and above are more...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People in California may be more likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident in which speed is a factor on roads that are made of dirt, gravel or mud. In 2018, 45% of deadly motor vehicle crashes on these types of roads involved speeding. Speeding and...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
The femur, or thighbone, does not usually break unless one is in a particularly serious car crash. Car accidents are the leading cause of femur fractures according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. If you fractured your femur in a crash in California,...
On behalf of The Ellis Firm, APLC | Sep 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
When a person gets into a car driven by someone else, he or she typically trusts that the driver will operate the vehicle responsibly and prioritize safety for everyone in the vehicle and in its path. As most California residents know, in reality, sometimes a driver...
