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The Jurewitz Law Group firmly believes that every personal injury victim deserves to have free, helpful information available to them.  Information is the chief weapon against insurance companies who attempt to take advantage of injured people who are unfamiliar with the personal injury claim process.

To help the consumer, our office has published a number of free documents, reports, publications, and information about successfully obtain the compensation these victims deserve.

These documents are free and will help you understand the legal, medical, and practical challenges facing people seriously injured in these accidents.  They will also explain why choosing an experienced attorney is important for success, and how to select such a lawyer for your case.

We have also published a free book full of helpful information, The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Destroy Your California Accident Case.  For a free copy, you can order here.

Also, contact our office if you would like a free consultation about your personal injury claim.

Library Categories:

• Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
• Child Injuries
• Dog Bites
• Community and Charity Volunteer Programs
• Dangerous San Diego Roads and Highways
• Free Reports
• General Personal Injury Accident Articles
• Important California Personal Injury Case Law
• Injuries Commonly Caused by Accidents
• Insurance Industry News and Information
• Medical Treatments for Injuries
• Newsletters
• San Diego Communities
• San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers
• General

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Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:

• Accidents May Happen Anytime You Enter a Vehicle: Acting Fast and Being Aware is the Best Way to Handle the Situation When Accidents Do Occur.   
  Description: There are some very important actions that you can take to ensure that your legal interests are safeguarded following an accident. Failure to pay attention to these actions may lead you to receive less than fair compensation or have your claim denied outright. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a San Diego, CA personal injury accident, please contact the injury accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• How Dangerous is Driving While You are Tired? An AAA Foundation for Traffic Study Finds Out.   
  Description: A traffic safety study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that driving while tired or sleepy leads to three times as many car accidents as when the driver is well rested. If you or a loved one has been involved in a California auto wreck, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Do You Know California's Important Motorcycle Laws Affecting Where and How You Ride? Find Out Here...   
  Description: There are several key laws that California motorcyclists should be aware of with regard to lane sharing, helmet laws, exhaust modification, and licensing motorcycle riders. Find out about these important California motorcycle accident laws here.
• What are the Ten Worst Insurance Companies to Deal with in America? Read this Free Report to Find out Who They are and how They Scam the American People... [PDF]   
  Description: This free report created by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) tells you who the worst insurance companies are in America, why they made the list, and how they delay, defend, hardball litigation, and lowball the legitimate claims of accident victims and claimants.
• If You Cause a Car Accident, Always Notify Your Insurance Company! Not Doing So Cost Hulk Hogan $1.5 Million!   
  Description: If you have auto insurance, one of the things you shouldn't worry about if you cause an accident is hiring an attorney. Your insurance company will pay for the damages and hire an attorney to defend you.

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Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims:

• NEW NEGLIGENT SECURITY CASE LAW--Tan v. Arnel Management Co. [PDF]   
  Description: Tan v. Arnel Management Co. (2009) is an important 4th District Court of Appeals decision addressing a property owner's liability to crime victims for the criminal acts of others. It demonstrates that injury accident victims can demonstrate that the criminal acts of third parties can be foreseeable when there have been prior criminal acts and the security measures urged by the victims are minimal and would have prevented the act.
• Negligent Security, Unsafe Bars, Dangerous Apartments   
  Description: Negligent security cases arise when a business owner should know that they need to take extra measures to protect their customers against crime. Due to the violent nature of these criminal acts, negligent security cases involve serious injuries or wrongful death. Contact the San Diego accident lawyers of the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Slip and Fall Injury Accidents   
  Description: San Diego slip and fall accident victims should read the information here to learn about the law and how legal responsibility is determined in slip and fall cases. If you would like a free consultation with the San Diego personal injury lawyers of the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents:

• Free report by Transportation for America, "Dangerous by Design", finds the Southern California metro area the most dangerous in the nation for pedestrians. [PDF]   
  Description: Due to lack of sidewalks, uncontrolled intersections, speeding and reckless driver, and just general inattention by government, Southern California has become the most dangerous area in the United States for pedestrians. The area experiences a higher than average number of pedestrian accidents and deaths.
• Safety Tips for San Diego Bicycle Riders to Avoid Common Accidents   
  Description: San Diego bike riders should follow these safety tips to avoid being injured in a bicycle accident. If you are injured in a San Diego bicycle accident, call the San Diego personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020.
• Safety Routines for San Diego Pedestrians to Avoid Accidents and Injury   
  Description: People need to follow these safety tips to avoid being injured in a San Diego pedestrian accident. If you are hit and injured while crossing the street or walking on our sidewalks, please contact the San Diego personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• San Diego County Bicycle Law FAQs   
  Description: This article provides a helpful summary of the applicable laws for San Diego bicyclists. The laws and rules described are intended to prevent you from being injured in a San Diego bicycle accident and to keep you safe. If you ever need to talk to a San Diego accident attorney after your bike crash, contact our office at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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Child Injuries:

• Ten Thousand People are Injured at Amusement Parks Each Year. Follow These Tips to Avoid Being One of Those Visitors Hurt at Theme Parks.   
  Description: Over 10,000 people are injured at amusement parks each year according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The actual number of injured people may be much higher. If you and your loved ones follow the tips in this article, you will avoid injury at a theme park. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed at a theme park, please call the San Diego child personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Do College Students Obtain Enough Health Insurance Benefits from Their Parents or University Health Care Plans?   
  Description: College students and their families struggle to find the right blend of health insurance coverage with affordability. It is always a good idea for returning and incoming college students to examine their health coverage options and find the right blend. It is also a good idea to consult with a health insurance specialist. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact the San Diego personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020.
• The Top 6 Ways to Protect Your Children from Dangerous Pools   
  Description: Now that it is the middle of Summer, the likelihood of a child drowning in the pool has risen dramatically. Read this article to find the top 6 ways to reduce your liability to the accident. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed, please contact the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• National Poison Prevention Week Highlights Danger of Poison for Children. Learn How to Protect Your Kids.   
  Description: The National Poison Prevention Week highlights the danger of poison for children. The Program has two themes in 2010: "Poisonings Span a Lifetime" and "Children Act Fast, So Do Poisons". Learn how to protect your kids from the dangers. If you or your child has been injured, please call the San Diego CA personal injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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Dog Bites:

• How Can a Dog Owner be Held Responsible for the Damages Caused by a Dog Bite Attack in California? California's Dog Bite Statute Holds the Key to Getting Compensation for Injured Victims.   
  Description: The California dog bite statute (California Civil Code section 3342) provides protection and an avenue for compensation for animal attack victims suffering from bites and scarring. This article provides a brief overview of the statute and the defenses that may be raised by dog owners to help minimize the extent of damages. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a dog bite attack, please call the San Diego dog bite lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group for a free consultation at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Children Are at Biggest Risk to Dog Attacks. Learn How to Protect Your Kids from Dog Bites.   
  Description: Children ages 5 to 9 years old are the most at risk for injuries from dog bites according to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Read this article for helpful tips to help keep your kids protected from animal attacks. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a dog bite, please contact the San Diego dog bite injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Quick Information About Dog Bite Injuries   
  Description: A quick tutorial and guide about California dog bite injury law. The San Diego injury accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group are experienced dog bite injury lawyers and animal attack attorneys. Call our office at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• California Animal Attack Information   
  Description: California animal attacks are surprisingly common and unfortunately cause very serious injury or death. The San Diego personal injury lawyers of the Jurewitz Law Group are skilled at holding those responsible for these serious injuries accountable. Contact our law firm at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Quick Information About Dog Bite Injuries   
  Description: A quick tutorial and guide about California dog bite injury law. The San Diego injury accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group are experienced dog bite injury lawyers and animal attack attorneys. Call our office at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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Community and Charity Volunteer Programs:

• Giving Back to Others and Charity is Important to the Jurewitz Law Group. Helping to Fight Cancer is a Key Part of that Effort. Find Out What You Can Do to Help.   
  Description: The Jurewitz Law Group is dedicated to fighting cancer and helping charities who support those with cancer. If you would like to help beat cancer, please contact these charities and give your time and/or your money to help. If you would like to help the Jurewitz Law Group acheive this goal, please contact our office at 619-233-5020.

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Dangerous San Diego Roads and Highways:

• Interstate 5 (I-5) Car Accidents   
  Description: Interstate 5 (I-5) is San Diego County's major north-south freeway running along the coastline and through San Diego. It is the site of many serious car accidents, truck crashes, and motorcycle wrecks. The Jurewitz Law Group has represented hundreds of motorists and their passengers who have been injured along I-5. For a free consultation and helpful information about your injury accident case, please contact the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020.
• Interstate 15 (I-15) Trucking and Car Accidents   
  Description: Interstate 15 (I-15) is the primary interstate truck and shipping freeway running north-south through San Diego County from National City in the south through Escondido, before continuing on into Temecula, Riverside, Barstow, and on to Las Vegas. The Jurewitz Law Group has represented hundreds of people seriously injured in car accidents and big-rig truck crashes along I-15. If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident on I-15, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation and free helpful information.

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Free Reports:

• FREE REPORT - Questions the Insurance Adjustors Do Not Want You to Ask [PDF]   
• FREE REPORT - How to Know When to Hire a Lawyer [PDF]   
• FREE REPORT - What a Personal Injury Attorney Can Do For You [PDF]   
• FREE REPORT - The Legal Process Roadmap for Personal Injury Cases [PDF]   
• FREE REPORT - How to Avoid the Wrong Lawyers for Your Case [PDF]   

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General Personal Injury Accident Articles:

• Will Facebook Damage Your Injury Accident Case? The Answer is..."Yes"! Here's How to Protect Yourself.   
  Description: Insurance companies and adjustors use Facebook and other social media websites to obtain confidential information about you and your injury accident case, information which may be very damaging to your hope to receive compensation for your claim. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a San Diego, CA personal injury accident case, please call the attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group for a free consultation.
• What is the "Independent Medical Examiner" and what is his role in your California injury accident case? He is the MAIN witness against you!   
  Description: In most California injury accident cases, the Independent Medical Examiner is the main witness against the injured person and plays the biggest role in destroying or minimizing their injury claim.
• What damages are you entitled to be compensated if you are injured in a California accident case? Find out here...   
  Description: California accident victims can only be compensated for damages that are recognized by law. Those are generally compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are medical bills, pain and suffering, mental and emotional suffering, and lost earnings and earning capacity. Punitive damages are intended to punish outrageous conduct through the use of a monetary sanction.

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Important California Personal Injury Case Law:

• Can a California Accident Victim Recover Criminal Restitution and a Civil Judgment from a Personal Injury Lawsuit? The California Court of Appeals Says "Yes".   
  Description: Can a California victim of a drunk driving auto accident recover money via a criminal restitution order and a civil judgment or settlement arising from a personal injury lawsuit? The California Court of Appeals in Vigilant Insurance Company v. Chiu held that they can. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a California accident, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• This Opinion May be the Most Important Decision for California Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Injured Clients! [PDF]   
  Description: The Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. decision may be the most important decision for California personal injury attorneys and their injured clients. The California Court of Appeals reinstated the collateral source rule's guarantee that plaintiffs are entitled to the full billed value of their medical bills and not the discounted payment from their private health insurance carrier. In this case, a San Diego, CA woman won her appeal to have $130,000 of her jury verdict reinstated after the Court discounted the verdict by the reductions obtained by her health insurance.

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Injuries Commonly Caused by Accidents:

• Cervical Spine Disorders--Known as Whiplash Injuries--Are the Most Common Form of Injury Following a Rear End Car Accident. A New Study Concludes that Whiplash Injuries are More Common in People Who Have Suffered the Same Injury Before.   
  Description: Cervical spine disorders, commonly known as whiplash, are the most common form of injury following a rear end car collision in which the neck of the injured person undergoes a violent acceleration/deceleration injury. This article summarizes a recent study of cervical spine disorder injuries involving people with prior whiplash injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a California auto accident, please contact the San Diego traffic collision attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• How Are Facet Joint Injuries Treated? Radiofrequency (RF) Rhizotomy with Denervation   
  Description: Facet joint injury is one of the more painful spinal injuries that goes underdiagnosed as chronic back pain by most doctors. However, having a trained pain management doctor evaluate the patient and determine if they are a candidate for facet joint rhizotomy is often key to providing pain relief. If you have suffered a back injury following a car accident, please call the California personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Your Doctor May Be Wrong!!! Nagging, Chronic Neck Pain Following a Car Accident May not be Soft Tissue. These Cervical Spine Injuries May be a More Serious Injury: Facet Joint Injury   
  Description: Chronic, nagging neck pain without underlying objective injury visible on an MRI is often treated as a soft tissue injury that does not require medical treatment beyond conservative physical therapy or chiropractic care. Sometimes the victim actually is a facet joint injury requiring surgical care. If you have suffered a whiplash injury from a San Diego CA car accident, please call the auto crash attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020.
• Would you know if you suffered from the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury? If you have experienced any of these conditions, you may be suffering from a MTBI or TBI injury. Find out now...   
  Description: This article describes the symptoms commonly associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI), many of which often go undiagnosed after a closed head injury or concussion. If you have suffered a brain injury and have cognitive impairment and memory loss, please consult with a trained doctor and our experienced San Diego CA personal injury law firm at 888-233-5020. Our lawyers can help.
• Knee Injury Treatments   
  Description: For slip and fall accident victims and others injured in personal injury accident, knee injuries can be common. The biggest concern for those injured is how to receive proper medical treatment. This article describes some of the most common knee injury treatments. If you suffer a knee injury in an accident, please contact the San Diego personal injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020.

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Insurance Industry News and Information:

• Which are the Top Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America and Are You Insured by One of Them? Read this Article to Find Out!   
• Do Insurance Companies Not Treat People Fairly? Do They Have a Plan to Cheat People from Benefits They Deserve? This Report Says "Yes"! [PDF]   
  Description: The American Association for Justice (AAJ) published this report telling how insurance companies have a consistent plan to deny insurance claims, delay the payment of claims, confuse people, and refuse to consider claims--all of which is intended to boost their profits at the expense of injured people.

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Medical Treatments for Injuries:

• Doctors Commonly Use Diagnostic Tests to Determine the Nature of Injuries. Here are Some of the Usual Medical Tests Performed.   
  Description: Doctors will use electromyelogram (EMG), nerve conduction velocity (NCV), and myelogram studies to diagnose injuries following an accident. In addition, arthroscopic surgeries are typically used to treat injured joints. If you have been injured following an accident, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• What Injections Do Doctors Use for Diagnosis and Pain Treatment for Accident Injuries?   
  Description: Doctors commonly use injections to diagnose and treat persistent pain following an injury accident. Of these types of injections, sympathetic blocks and epidural injections are the most common. If you have ongoing or chronic pain after an accident, call the California personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Medical Doctors Use Radiographic Tests to Diagnose Injuries. These are Some of the Most Common Methods.   
  Description: Doctors use radiographic tests like x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans as methods to determine if an injured person has suffered a serious injury to their back, bones, or joints following an accident. If you have suffered a major injury which has brought you prolonged pain, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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Newsletters:

• The March 2010 Jurewitz Law Group Newsletter--Providing helpful information and articles about uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, distracted driving from texting while driving and the Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) program, and how to avoid child injuries due to poisoning and chemicals and how to avoid them. [PDF]   
  Description: The San Diego personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group's March 2010 Newsletter providing helpful and useful information to injured Californians and their families. In this issue, the attorneys provide important tips on underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM), distracted driving due to texting and the Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) program, and child injuries due to poisoning and chemicals and how to avoid them.
• Sign Up for a FREE Newsletter with Helpful Information, Free Giveaways, and Great Tips How to Enjoy Your Community More!   
  Description: The Jurewitz Law Group publishes a fantastic and free newsletter to provide readers with helpful information about what concerns personal injury victims as well as great tips about wonderful charity efforts and ways to enjoy San Diego more. If you or a loved one are injured or killed in a personal injury accident, please contact the attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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San Diego Communities:

• Vista, California Personal Injury Lawyer   
• Solana Beach, California Personal Injury Lawyer   
• Oceanside, California Personal Injury Lawyer   
• Escondido, California Accident Lawyer   
• Chula Vista, California Accident Attorney   

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San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers:

• San Diego Car Accident Lawyer is Alarmed at Auto vs. Pedestrian Accidents Causing Injury in the City   
  Description: San Diego car accident lawyer Ross Jurewitz is concerned about the number of auto vs. pedestrian accidents causing injury within the City. These San Diego personal injury attorneys are wondering whether the number of pedestrian accidents can be reduced through simple methods. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a San Diego auto wreck, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Escondido Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses the Types of Traffic Collisions Which Confront this North San Diego County City   
  Description: Escondido car accident attorney Ross Jurewitz discusses several kinds of traffic accidents which occur in Escondido including motorcycle wrecks, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents. Help prevent these types of injury accidents. If you or a loved one is injured in an Escondido auto accident please contact the personal injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer is Concerned About the High Number of Motorcycle Crashes in Unincorporated Areas of San Diego County Such as Lakeside, CA   
  Description: San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyer Ross Jurewitz discusses the high frequency of motorcycle accidents in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County, including Lakeside, CA. Why do so many motorcycle crashes occur in rural parts of town. If you or your loved ones are injured or killed in a San Diego County motorcycle wreck, please contact the personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Coronado Car Accident Lawyer Asks for Residents and Visitors to Keep Coronado Safe from Auto Accidents   
  Description: Coronado, CA is a wonderful beachside community that is generally safe from auto accidents and motor vehicle crashes. If you have ever been injured in a Coronado car accident, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
• Poway Car Accident Lawyer Reports Higher Frequency of Auto Accidents Within North San Diego County Community   
  Description: Poway, CA car accident lawyer Ross Jurewitz warns about high number of auto accidents in San Diego County city. If you have been injured in a Poway car accident, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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General:

• Not Every Personal Injury Attorney Who Says He Represents Dog Bite Injury Victims is Qualified. Most Do Not Do a Good Job. Learn Some of the Common Mistakes Dog Bite Attorneys Make and What Great Dog Attack Lawyers Do to Avoid These Mistakes.   
  Description: Personal injury lawyers make eight common mistakes when they represent dog bite injury victims. Learn what they are and what great dog attack attorneys do to avoid these mistakes. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a California dog attack, please contact the San Diego dog bite attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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The Jurewitz Law Group is located in San Diego, has offices in Carlsbad, California, and serves all of San Diego County including the following cities and towns:

San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, El Cajon, Carlsbad, Poway, Encinitas, La Mesa, Santee, National City, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Coronado.

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