Law Offices of Howard Kitay
Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles like semi-trucks, big rigs, and delivery vans are often devastating. Motorists often incur serious or permanently incapacitating injuries. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, paralysis, amputations, and serious burns are possible effects of these crashes. Even minor or low-speed crashes between a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle…
Did you know that California has more senior citizens than anywhere else in the country? This means there are more senior drivers on the road than any other state. Unfortunately, there are several factors that might make elderly drivers more prone to accidents – poor vision, slower reaction time, and possible medication side effects are…
The immediate aftermath of a car accident can be stressful. Drivers often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. Even the most level-headed individuals can lose their cool following a car accident. However, it’s essential to take certain steps after an accident to protect the veracity of your insurance claim. Rear-end accidents are one…
Though pedestrian accidents make up the minority of all car crashes, they more often lead to fatal or permanently disabling injuries. Pedestrians who come into contact with cars often suffer fractures, TBI, soft tissue injuries, and even damage to the spinal cord. These injuries often take months, even years of rehabilitation. They’re also 100% preventable.…
The impact of an accident depends on many factors – the relative size of the vehicles involved, driver behavior, and even the time of day. One of the most important factors, however, is vehicle speed. The relative speed of vehicles involved in a crash plays a significant role in a victim’s injuries. Learn how high-speed…
You’ll find plenty of proponents for ending Daylight Saving Time. Exhausted parents of young children and those who treasure their sleep regularly take to social media to declare an end to the practice. Now, you might be able to add some public safety officials to this list. A growing body of evidence suggests that time…
As parents, grandparents, caregivers, and loved ones, we would do anything we can to protect the children in our lives. Unfortunately, accidents can and do occur every day. Some of these accidents are avoidable, and there are ways you can reduce the risk of childhood injury. Implement these tips in your home, classroom, or anywhere…
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of the products we buy have a responsibility to exercise reasonable care in their creation, marketing and sale. If they fail in this duty, they may be liable for any injuries that you incur as a result. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know if you have a defective product on…
A concussion, if left untreated, can lead to serious repercussions. Individuals who resume normal activity before they’re ready can experience traumatic brain injury and other side effects that can lead to serious temporary, or even permanent, disability. In order to avoid this scenario, it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms of a concussion so…
As a pool owner, you know that you have a responsibility to keep your pool safely fenced in and protected. In the eyes of the law, a pool is considered an “attractive nuisance.” While it can provide a lot of fun for your family and others in the neighborhood, it also poses a serious danger…
Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious or permanently disabling injuries. Victims of motorcycle accidents may endure long hospital stays, require extensive therapy, and may lose their ability to work. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can reduce your risk of being in a motorcycle accident. One of these is knowing the most common causes…
Personal injury is a very broad area of the law. If you recently incurred injury in an accident, you might be new to the term and wonder if your case falls into this category. While every case is unique, personal injuries usually have several elements in common. Elements of a Personal Injury Case Duty. The…
Commercial truck accidents are capable of creating serious injuries, which can run the gamut from concussions and whiplash to permanently disabling afflictions. If you or a loved one recently sustained injuries in an accident with a big rig or semi-truck, you might be wondering what to do next. Here’s what to do in the days…