If you have been involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, you are not alone. According to a report by Statista, in 2020, there were around 3,723 fatal motor vehicle accidents in California, with the majority of deaths involving passenger cars. In Los Angeles, 238 people died in collisions in 2020, a virtually unchanged number compared to the previous year, even though the traffic was historically low in 2020. These crashes involve head-on collisions, sideswipe accidents, rear-end crashes, t-bone collisions, and auto/pedestrian accidents, with broadside and auto/pedestrian accidents being among the most deadly. Here’s what to do after you’ve [...]

California has the most motorcyclists out of any other state with over 785,000 motorcycle registrations in 2020. Coming in second is Florida with 620,000 and third drops significantly with 384,000 in New York. With California’s frequent sunshine and ocean view highways, it's easy to understand why motorcycles are such a popular choice. However, this doesn’t come without its dangers as motorcycle accidents are notorious for their grim outcomes and high fatality rates. The metal frame of a car provides considerable protection when the operator is involved in a crash. Without similar protection, motorcyclists are at higher risk of serious injury [...]

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a head injury typically caused by a forceful jolt or hard blow to the head. The force of impact moves the brain violently around the skull, causing the organ to bounce off the sides and bruise, bleed, or tear. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. Causes of TBIs TBIs are frequently present in survivors of severe traffic accidents. However, they can also result from collisions with objects, slips and falls, and high-contact sports. The following accidents frequently result in a [...]

The National Center for Health Statistics has stated that around 31 million people are injured across our country each year that require medical treatment. Of these, some 2 million are severe enough to require some form of hospitalization. Additionally, 162,000 of these injuries are fatal. With California being an epicenter for traffic accidents, there is no shortage of personal injury cases, with them occurring all too often.  After a traumatic accident and filing a personal injury claim, insurance companies will soon be involved. While they are needed to help settle your claim and get you the compensation you deserve, it [...]

Have you suffered from a personal injury? Personal injuries are often results of car accidents or cases of slip and fall. The aftermath of this is typically a stressful and overwhelming time, not sure what to do next when you really should be focusing on recovery. At MAJK law, we take care of the details for you.  The first starting point is filing a claim. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to substantial compensation by filing a personal injury claim or bringing a lawsuit against the responsible party. In California, most [...]

It’s no secret that Los Angeles County is notorious for its traffic, however data warns of a serious uptick in accidents as well. Despite several initiatives to help decrease car accidents and prevent fatalities, numbers continue to rise. These devastating accidents occur so often that in Los Angeles, a person is killed as a result of a crash about every 36 hours on average. In the first half of 2021, the city averaged one traffic death about every 30 hours. With its already high accident statistics, it continues to grow substantially year after year. According to the LAist report, the [...]