Usually, you only have two (2) years to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for your losses in a personal injury case in California, but sometimes, it can be even shorter, and sometimes you can get a little extra time. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can answer your questions about the...
Category: Personal Injury
Understanding the Different Types of Personal Injury Damages
Usually, there are two categories of monetary damages in personal injury cases, economic and non-economic. Rarely, a successful plaintiff can recover punitive damages. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can talk with you about the kinds of compensation you could pursue and help you understand the different types...
What are the most Common Winter Accidents in California
While the state of California may not experience the more severe hardships that come with winter, this season still brings with it hazards that every driver should be aware of, including a fair amount of rain and high winds that can become road hazards.
If you've ever driven in...
Why Vehicle Aggression Contributes to More Bike Accidents
Under California state law, bicycles have the same rights to use the roads as other vehicles. That means every cyclist has to follow the same road rules as motorcycles, cars, and other vehicles. This also means that other vehicles must respect bicyclists as they would other types of vehicles.
Gender differences still persist with personal injury claims
In most cases, calculating future loss of income can be difficult, so a good lawyer tries to obtain an amount of compensation that leaves the affected person in a financial situation close to where they would have been without being affected. by an accident. Unfortunately, calculating damages in personal injury claims for...
Types of Damages Available in Personal Injury Cases
Being injured in an accident can be very stressful. In California, when you are injured due to someone else's negligence, you may have a right to file a claim against the person who caused the accident. Your claim may include various types of injuries, including those that may not have occurred yet....
How to Prove Negligence Behind the Wheel by a Third Party
Achieving the best result in a car accident case means not only obtaining satisfactory financial compensation, but also ensuring that the result obtained is one that protects the well-being of you and your loved ones. Accomplishing this requires not only having an attorney who has the knowledge and...
Difference Between Bodily Injury and Personal Injury
Usually, the terms “bodily injury” and “personal injury” get used to refer to different things, but sometimes, the meanings can overlap or get used in more than one situation. To add to the confusion, a term might mean one thing in criminal court and a different thing in a civil case.
How Do I Know if My Knee Replacement Is Recalled?
You hear about a medical device recall, like a knee replacement recall, on the news, and you wonder if the one you have in your body is defective. Particularly when you hear about gruesome side effects, it can be quite alarming to hear that something that was surgically implanted inside of you...
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
You might have heard about a person getting a jury verdict that included pain and suffering damages, but you might not know precisely what this type of compensation is or how it gets calculated. Pain and suffering damages are in addition to other kinds of compensation a person might recover after getting...
Negotiating Process in Personal Injury
When you have a personal injury claim, you might wonder what happens during the negotiating process. Many of the interactions between your California personal injury attorney and the other party take place when you are not present.
Just because you are not there, it does not mean that...
Settling a Personal Injury Claim with an Insurance Company in California
What goes into settling a personal injury claim with an insurance company in California? A lot more than you might realize. Also, the consequences of what happens during the negotiations and settlement process can affect you financially for a long time.
You do not have to deal directly with...
Getting Justice When Your Privacy is Invaded
Some people seem to think that they can post anything they want online about other people with no repercussions. Even celebrities can take action against outrageous invasions of their privacy, but for ordinary people, it is easier to show a violation of your rights.
If someone publicly disclosed a...
What Are Economic Damages?
It can be difficult to understand the concept of economic damages, especially if you've never had to deal with them before. Simply put, economic damages are the losses you suffer due to an accident or injury. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, and other quantifiable costs associated with the accident.
How Serious Does an Injury Have to Be to File an Injury Claim in California?
Many people injured in an accident in California wonder if their injury has to have a certain level of severity before they can file a claim. The answer is no level of injury qualifies you to be able to file an injury claim. What usually matters is whether you suffered economic losses...
What Are the Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Los Angeles?
Being injured in an accident or other personal injury incident can create a significant financial burden for you and your family. Holding the person who caused your injury liable for damages allows you to receive a monetary award for your injuries and losses. While many personal injury cases settle through negotiations, a...
Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, you may be wondering how much goes in your pocket if the case settles. Typically, the answer depends on how much was spent to get to a settlement in your case. Costs related to your claim include attorney's fees, case costs, medical liens...
What is Loss of Consortium?
If your partner or spouse has been injured in an accident, the effects of their injury can significantly impact your and your family. You may be entitled to a claim for compensation for these injuries you have also suffered. By consulting with a California personal injury attorney, you may find out you...
Understanding Loss of Earnings and Diminished Earning Capacity
If you have been hurt in an accident, your injury may have impacted your ability to return to work for a short or extended period of time. If you have lost income or cannot return to the same type of work following an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Our California...
Punitive Damages in a California Personal Injury Case
It is possible to get an award of punitive damages in a personal injury case in California, but actually receiving an award of punitive damages is rare because of the high burden of proof under California law. Simple negligence can be enough for you to win compensatory damages in a personal injury...
