Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious and fatal injuries. According to Injury Facts, these incidents took 46,653 lives in workplaces and homes in 2022. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that eight million people...more
If a loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A related option is a successful negotiation that results in no wrongful death lawsuit needing to be filed....more
If you are bitten by a dog in California, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other damages resulting from the bite. The owner of the dog will face strict liability in a civil case, meaning that the...more
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a reported 419,000 private-sector employees in California sustained workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. Workplace incidents in the state claimed 508 employees'...more
10/18/2024
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Workplace Safety
Filing a personal injury claim involves much more than filing the complaint in court. Much of the work lies in the preparation of your claim. The steps below can help you strengthen your case and avoid pitfalls that might...more
10/17/2024
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Car Accident ,
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Insurance Claims ,
Liability ,
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Lost Wages ,
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Slip and Fall
California automobile accidents can have serious physical, financial, and legal repercussions. If you get involved in a car accident while you’re driving, you need to be aware of your legal obligations so you can protect your...more
Accidents involving large commercial trucks often lead to complex legal processes. The most complicated aspect of a fatal truck accident is identifying the person or company responsible for it. Depending on the details of the...more
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reports that motor vehicle crashes in California claim 3,600 lives and injure 13,000 annually with 887 of those deaths being attributed to speeding. According to the...more
California has a strong reputation for cycling. In 2022, the League of American Bicyclists designated the state as the fourth most friendly state for bicycling in the United States. Two California cities – Davis and Berkeley...more
Potential and actual distractions abound when you occupy the driver's seat. You adjust the volume on the radio, heat, and air conditioning. Large screens in the front display maps, directions, radio stations, the song being...more
8/19/2024
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Car Accident ,
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Distracted Driving ,
Liability ,
Motor Vehicles ,
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Pedestrian Accidents ,
Punitive Damages ,
Reckless Driving ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Speed Limits ,
Statutory Violations ,
Texting
The immunity of government bodies and officials from lawsuits and claims has been a long-standing part of the law. Under the principle, federal, state, and local governments generally cannot be held liable for negligent or...more
Inadequate security measures may cause or contribute to crime in stores, apartments, offices, hotels, motels, and entertainment venues. Criminals might take advantage of...more
The vacation rental industry claims over two million properties throughout the United States. According to the Miliken Institute, California had 128,000 short-term vacation rental listings in 2022. The Big Bear region in...more
7/23/2024
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Bodily Injury ,
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Dog Attacks ,
Homeowner's Insurance ,
Insurance Claims ,
Liability ,
Negligence ,
Premises Liability ,
Property Owners ,
Slip and Fall ,
Vacation Rentals ,
VRBO.com
Over the years, social media has developed and contributed a significant role in both the settlement and trial of personal injury cases. Social Media Posts Can be of Pivotal Importance - Courts across the country have toiled...more
California remains the state with the largest population of documented and undocumented immigrants. The rights of undocumented immigrants are continually at issue in the state....more
Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for...more
6/21/2024
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Delivery Drivers ,
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Policy Terms ,
Reckless Driving ,
Ridesharing ,
Smartphones ,
Uber ,
Vicarious Liability
In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute...more
6/21/2024
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Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Liability Insurance ,
MedPay ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Negligence ,
Policy Terms ,
Premiums ,
Uninsured and Under-Insured Motorists
After being seriously injured in an accident that was caused by the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, victims may be able to seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages have price tags on them...more
Personal injury damages in California are intended to make an accident victim whole again by compensating him or her for the injuries and damages caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or...more
The year 2024 comes with new laws that impact the practice of personal injury law in California. The legislature enacted traffic laws to establish new standards of care at crosswalks and intersections. With these measures,...more
5/22/2024
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What is a Personal Injury Case? As we explain below, California law imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Initially, it helps that you understand the nature of a personal injury case....more
5/1/2024
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Damages ,
Dog Attacks ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Negligence ,
Settlement ,
Slip and Fall ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Injury
The California Wrongful Death statute creates a legal claim when someone dies at the hands of a negligent, reckless, or intentional tort or a dangerous or defective product. Such incidents include...more
U.S. News and World Reports says that, in 2022, dog bites resulted in 48,596 visits by victims to an emergency room in California. That translates to 125 visits per every 100,000 Californians. Between 2018 and 2022, dog bites...more
Automobile negligence carries significant consequences for many of its victims and their families. The California Office of Traffic Safety reported nearly 4,300 people died in 2021 in auto accidents. According to the U.S....more