Posted on February 15, 2022 to Blog

Slips, trips, and falls are a common occurrence in the workplace, leading to injuries ranging from scratches and bruises to broken bones and dislocated joints. Other injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls include: Fractures Shoulder dislocation Knee injury Sprains Superficial cuts Lacerations Open wounds Burns Scalds Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord damage Causes of… read more

Posted on February 13, 2022 to Blog

A car accident can cause serious injuries and damage to both vehicles. But a hit-and-run accident adds another layer of complexity to an already tough situation. Drivers may flee the scene of an accident if they: Were driving under the influence Were driving with a suspended license Have a warrant out for their arrest Have… read more

Posted on February 8, 2022 to Blog

The parents of children who are navigating the aftermath of a vehicular accident are often left wondering if they should replace a car seat used by their child because it was involved in a car crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is tasked with enforcing vehicle standards and has found that car seats… read more

Posted on December 7, 2021 to Blog

Under California personal injury laws, anyone injured in a pedestrian accident has the right to file a lawsuit against those who caused the accident. Victims of pedestrian accidents may qualify for compensation that covers medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A few causes of pedestrians accidents include: Vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians… read more

Posted on November 9, 2021 to Blog

Semi-trucks have wide turning radiuses, slow stopping times, and large blind spots — something many passenger vehicle drivers don’t understand. To reduce the risk of an accident involving a semi truck, drivers should implement the following safe driving habits. Drive Defensively Even if you’ve been a driver for many years, it’s important to remain on… read more

Posted on September 21, 2021 to Blog

A car accident is highly traumatic, both emotionally and physically. Some car accident survivors may brush off the incident and skip going to the doctor if they don’t see any visible trauma. But the truth is, car accident survivors should always make a visit to the doctor, no matter how seemingly minor the collision was…. read more

Posted on March 25, 2021 to Blog

One of the nice things about owning a motorcycle or a bicycle is the fact that you are never really dependent on public transit, even when the weather is bad. That fact alone can motivate people to keep on biking, no matter what the weather conditions are like. During the wet months, you may not… read more

Posted on March 25, 2021 to Blog

It’s very important to keep a car accident diary after an auto accident. Memories tend to fade after a while. Sometimes accident victims suffer from loss of memory or amnesia for a specific time period and can’t remember everything. If you were a car accident victim, you may swiftly become overwhelmed by your injuries, the… read more

Posted on March 25, 2021 to Blog

It is more common than not that you get caught in the blind spot of an 18-wheeler. It is important for drivers to know the blind spots of an 18-wheeler while driving. The 18-wheeler has three blind spots. The two lanes on the right of the vehicle, and one lane on the left of the… read more

Posted on April 17, 2020 to Blog

The most common cause of death of teenagers and younger adults is a vehicle accident. Over the past few years, fatalities in vehicle crashes have been declining, but there were still 39,404 fatalities in 2018. Simply stating the overall number of deaths doesn’t provide a good picture of what is actually happening out there on… read more

Posted on February 17, 2020 to Blog

More than a million individuals act as firefighters in the United States. This includes in excess of 300,000 career firefighters and nearly 800,000 volunteers. Due to the inherent risks involved, firefighting is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous professions. Looking at the fatalities associated with firefighting in 2018 helps to develop a better… read more

Posted on December 20, 2019 to Blog

Because of their sheer size, commercial or large trucks continue to be involved in more accidents than smaller vehicles. Accidents involving a truck have the potential to do harm to truckers, other drivers, bicyclists, and even pedestrians. To give you a better idea of what potential risks to look out for while sharing the road… read more

Posted on March 25, 2019 to Firm News

Scholarship Program 2019 – Rafii & Associates, P.C. Rafii & Associates, P.C. a personal injury law firm in Beverly Hills, California, is offering a once-yearly $1,000 scholarship to students who are currently attending or plan to attend their first year of college or graduate school. Rafii & Associates, P.C.  is committed to helping the next… read more