Should You File a California Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
You’ve probably read about recent wrongful death lawsuits in the news, with some prominent recent examples including: What is a Wrongful Death Claim in Personal Injury Law? How Do You Prove a Wrongful Death Case? What Damages are Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Do I Need a Wrongful Death Lawyer? How Can a Los […]
Do You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Pedestrian accidents are a common occurrence in California, particularly here in the Los Angeles area. The following California pedestrian accident statistics have been confirmed as of 2018, according to state’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS): 893 pedestrians were killed on state roadways that year That figure represents a 26% increase from 2014 Over 14,000 pedestrians were injured in 2018 California’s pedestrian […]
Bob Saget’s Tragic Death Highlights Dangers of Head Trauma Injuries/TBI
Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), commonly lead to civil lawsuits in cases where negligence is involved. Some of the causes of head injury claims that we see include car accidents, truck accidents, slip or trip and falls, premises liability accidents, and pedestrian accidents. Head Trauma Injuries With news of Bog Saget’s tragic and untimely death due to a reported head trauma making […]
Can I File a Dog Bite Personal Injury Lawsuit?
With roughly 69 million U.S. households owning dogs, the American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that nearly 4.5 million people suffer dog bite injuries every year. Of those more than 4 million annual dog bites, the majority of victims are children. Does California Follow the “One-Bite” Rule for Dog Bites? Understanding California Dog Bite Laws – California Civil […]
What is a Premises Liability Claim?
Premises liability lawsuits fall within a subset of personal injury law which can encompass various types of scenarios. When a property owner, manager, tenant, or landlord creates an unsafe environment through negligence or carelessness that causes an injury, a premises liability claim may be filed to recover damages. Premises liability claims can be brought after an injury occurs at […]
Am I Protected by Uninsured Motorist Coverage if Injured in a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrian accidents occur much more commonly than you might think. Data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2017 – equating to approximately one fatality every 88 minutes. Additionally, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms that year for non-fatal motor vehicle crash-related injuries. Here in California, 893 pedestrians […]
Why Have Bicycle Accident Injuries Increased During the Pandemic?
With COVID-19 lockdowns in place throughout much of the country, many Americans were unable to visit gyms, yoga studios, and other fitness venues in 2020 and much of 2021. As a result of such closures throughout the pandemic, many people turned to bicycling. In fact, a surge in demand for bicycles led to product shortages as well as […]
Recent Multi-Million Dollar Spinal Cord Injury Settlements
A spinal cord injury can lead to permanent damage that leaves a victim enduring lifelong pain and suffering. While the Mayo Clinic notes that many scientists are optimistic that advances in research will someday make repair of spinal cord injuries possible, suffering such a severe injury today can be a life-altering event that often requires a great deal of treatment […]
Top 10 Signs of a Good Personal Injury Attorney
Finding the best attorney for your specific type of case – whether a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, premises liability, motorcycle crash, or other type of personal injury claim – can be a daunting task for many people. Where do you start to look or conduct a search? How do you know whether, if you’re searching online, you’re […]
How Can I File a Restaurant Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
If you’ve ever experienced a bout of food poisoning, you’re more than likely aware of how difficult the symptoms can be and how long the recovery process can take. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and more are all too common during food poisoning and various other types of foodborne illnesses. When you fall ill with food poisoning […]