Glendale Ranked Among Top 5 Safest Cities in the United States
Statistics recently released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that violent crimes in the United States rose for the first time in four years. Some of the figures confirmed via the FBI report include: There were an estimated 1,277,696 violent crimes and 6,452,038 property crimes in 2020. The estimated rate of violent crime (such as murder, rape, robbery, and […]
Is My Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
A lawsuit settlement can be critical to helping an injured victim recover much-needed financial compensation for a variety of losses. Whether your injury was due to a car accident, slip and fall, or dog bite, a civil claim for damages can be the best means of ensuring that both your physical and financial well-being are properly addressed. But when you […]
Adriana Chechik Breaks Back at San Diego TwitchCon Event; Attendees Say Foam Pit ‘Wasn’t Safe’
A prominent adult film star and Twitch streamer suffered a severe injury over the weekend after jumping into a foam pit during a streaming event at the San Diego Convention Center. Adriana Chechik, a well-known performer with nearly 4 million Instagram followers and over 800,000 followers on Twitch, said she broke her back in two places following […]
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month: Important Statistics for 2022
Each year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) commemorate October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. The focus on pedestrian accident injuries and fatalities is an effort to improve safety and vulnerable road users, according to the government’s website. Important Information for Pedestrian Safety Month 2022 Tips for National Pedestrian Safety Month […]
How are Punitive Damages Awarded in California Personal Injury Cases?
In personal injury law cases, settlements awarded to victims include damages that typically fall under one of two categories – compensatory and punitive. A personal injury lawsuit is meant to help the victim recover any losses endured through the accident – whether involving a dog bite, car crash, slip and fall, or other type of claim. Can I Recover Punitive Damages […]
How Much to Ask For in a Personal Injury Settlement?
Personal injury cases can take many different forms – from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents to dog bites to slip and falls/premises liability incidents and even medical malpractice. But when you’re injured through no fault of your own (or at least not 100% your fault), recovering the financial compensation you need to make a full recovery can be […]
How Long Do I Have to File My California Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you’re injured in an accident, ensuing losses from medical bills, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and even an inability to work can equal a long and difficult road to recovery. When an injury occurs as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness, a civil lawsuit can be a means of recovering damages for the […]
Elderly Woman Injured in Van Nuys Apartment Ceiling Collapse
An elderly Van Nuys woman was recently injured after the ceiling of her apartment collapsed and came crashing down onto her and her dog, according to a recent report from local KTLA. Residents who live in the same apartment complex where the incident occurred are reportedly worried many of their units are at similar risk, noting that […]
Top 13 Questions to Ask During a Personal Injury Attorney Consultation
A personal injury claim can be brought following any number of scenarios, such as car accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, and more. If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to a cash settlement for damages such as hospital bills or […]
How to Win Your Personal Injury Civil Case (Car Accident, Dog Bite, Slip and Fall, etc.)
Personal injury law encompasses a range of case types, including car accidents, dog bites, premises liability incidents, product liability claims, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice, and more. When you suffer an injury through no fault of your own and as a result of another’s negligence, justice can be obtained through a civil claim that secures financial compensation for any losses […]