Category: Personal Injury

One of the consequences of being injured by the negligence of a third party can be the possibility of seeing your ability to generate income, either partially or totally. In legal terms, this is known as "loss of earning capacity" and is one of the potential losses that the State of California...

As conversations about gender and racial prejudices and systemic discrimination become more frequent and necessary, practically all professional sectors have been confronted with the need to consider how certain professional practices may incur in discriminatory practices that prevent that different social minorities receive fair treatment, achieving social mobility or have access to...

When you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, life can suddenly seem overwhelming. Will you recover fully? Will you be compensated for your time off work and medical bills? Will I have to go to court?

These are all valid questions.

In this post, our...

When you experience a personal injury, it's not just your physical well-being that can be affected. Often, accidents result in damage to your property, such as your vehicle, home, or personal belongings. Property damages can add another layer of stress and financial burden to an already challenging situation. In this blog, we...

When you experience a personal injury, the physical pain and emotional distress are often accompanied by a financial burden in the form of medical bills. Medical bills encompass the costs incurred for the necessary medical treatment, services, and supplies required to aid in your recovery. From hospital stays and surgeries to doctor...

What are compensatory damages in a California personal injury case?

Compensatory damages in a California personal injury case are meant to compensate the injured party for the harm they have suffered as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional conduct. The purpose is to restore the injured...

When an individual suffers a personal injury due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party, the consequences can extend far beyond physical pain and emotional distress. One significant aspect that victims often face is the loss of income. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of loss of...

What are punitive damages?

Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are not intended to compensate the plaintiff for their losses. Instead, they are meant to punish the defendant for particularly egregious or reprehensible behavior and deter similar conduct in the future.

In California, punitive damages...

When you experience a personal injury, the physical pain and emotional suffering can be overwhelming. In addition to medical expenses and lost wages, the legal concept of pain and suffering recognizes the non-economic damages you endure. This blog will explore what pain and suffering entail in a personal injury case, the relevant...

When a personal injury occurs, the impact often extends beyond immediate medical expenses and lost wages. One critical aspect is the loss of earning capacity, which encompasses the potential income an individual could have earned in the future if not for the injury. We'll delve into what loss of earning capacity entails,...

Many people do not realize the danger their social media accounts can pose to their personal injury cases. We tend to compartmentalize our lives into personal versus business or professional matters. However, when you have a personal injury case pending, the defendant and their insurance company could use what you post on...

There are many good reasons to settle your personal injury case without going to trial, but there are also some disadvantages to doing so. This blog will discuss the pros and cons of settling your personal injury case out of court. You could work with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney...

Only about 5% of personal injury cases end up going to trial, so if you have a personal injury claim, the odds are that your case will settle out of court. You need to know what to expect if that happens. This blog will discuss what you need to know about the...

When you are involved in a car crash, are personally injured, or are otherwise negatively affected by the actions of another person, you may wish to file a lawsuit. One of the first things your Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will go over, however, is whether your case has the three elements of...

When you have a pending personal injury claim, you might have to perform tasks that you have never done before, like participating in discovery and other pretrial actions. Interrogatories are a type of discovery that frequently gets used in personal injury lawsuits. You will want to work with a California personal...