Personal injury claim

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...

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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. 

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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...

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What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?

Real-life is not like the courtroom dramas you see on television. Sometimes, the facts of a case do not fall into place neatly. For example, in a personal injury case, causation can be a challenge to prove. The legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitor creates a rebuttable presumption that the defendant must...

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Guide to the Assumption of Risk Doctrine

Sometimes a defendant will raise the defense of “assumption of risk” to try to avoid liability when their negligence injures someone. California law can bar a plaintiff from recovering money damages in some situations under this doctrine, but it depends on the circumstances.

Assumption of the risk is a...

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