Although it rarely happens, it is possible to get punitive damages for a dog bite in California. The facts must be extreme and unusual to qualify for an award of punitive damages in these cases. You must show with clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted maliciously in causing you to...
Sovereign Immunity and Your California Personal Injury Case: What You Need to Know
When you are injured because of another person or party's negligence, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against them to recover damages. However, there are some situations in which the defendant is immune from lawsuits - this is known as sovereign immunity. Our California personal injury attorneys...
Can I File A Personal Injury Lawsuit After A Bus Accident?
If you were injured in a bus accident, you may be wondering if you can file a personal injury lawsuit. Bus accidents can result in serious injuries, and it is important to understand your legal options. In this blog post, our California bus accident attorneys will discuss what you need to...
What is the Legal Standard in a California Car Accident Lawsuit?
Did you know that when it comes to car accidents, there is a legal standard? In California, the legal standard in a car accident lawsuit is negligence. This means that you must prove that the other driver was careless or negligent in causing the accident. If you can do this, you may...
Major Types of California Vehicle Accidents
If you've been injured in a car accident, it's important to understand the different types of accidents that can occur. In California, there are six major types of vehicle accidents. Each type of accident can result in a different set of injuries, so it's important to know what to watch out for.
J&Y Law Secures 2 Multimillion-Dollar Personal Injury Settlements
Los Angeles, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 7, 2022 - J&Y Law is pleased to announce that we have achieved multi-million dollar settlements in two personal injury claims.
The first case involved a bicyclist who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by an automobile. Although the defendant...
What Happens if I Wait to Go to The Doctor After an Accident?
Getting in a car accident can be one of the most stressful and life-changing things that can happen to us. If you have been in a car accident and aren’t yet working with a California personal injury attorney, you may start wondering how long you have to get to a doctor...
What Should I Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
Car accidents can be incredibly stressful and can result in potentially devastating injuries. In the best-case scenario, all vehicles pull out of traffic, create an accident report with the police, exchange information, and so on. In some situations, particularly in super-densely populated areas like California, the offending driver may cause a collision,...
What to Do if You or a Loved One Has Been Involved in a School Bus Accident
The top priority for parents is the safety and health of their children, so when they finally head off to school, it is expected that every adult responsible for their care will have their best interest at heart. While school buses are generally a safe way for students to travel, accidents happen,...
How Defective Tires Can Cause Accidents
Accidents happen every day in California, many of those produce some relatively serious injuries. While many of these accidents are caused by negligence, there is a significant number that is caused by vehicle malfunctions, and one of the most common malfunctions that cause accidents is defective tires. Many people don’t think much...