If you got hurt or a close relative died because of a truck accident, you might need information about the steps you should take to make a claim for money damages for your losses. Most of the process is the same as for any other motor vehicle crash, but there are some...
Were you injured as a passenger in a motorcycle accident?
While we generally focus on the possibility of a motorcycle rider being injured in an accident, it is more common for passengers to sustain more drastic injuries in such an accident. Therefore, in situations where a passenger is injured, different things need to be considered compared to the average single driver case.
Who Pays for Medical Bills in a Motorcycle Accident if I Was Hit by a Car?
The party who caused the accident will be responsible for paying your losses, including your medical bills. Most personal injury claims and lawsuits have negligence as their legal basis. Put simply, someone must have made a mistake that caused or contributed to the motorcycle accident for them to owe you any money.
How to handle truck accidents in bad weather
Driving in bad weather is dangerous for any vehicle, but it is especially difficult for large commercial trucks that are difficult to maneuver and require a longer distance to stop.
If weather conditions become too dangerous, truckers have a legal duty to remain at a rest stop or postpone...
Product Liability & Lemon Law: What Are the Differences?
When you buy a “lemon,” it means that you bought a car that needed multiple repairs soon after purchase. The car started out bad and was unlikely to get better. Product liability is a different concept, in that you might not realize the vehicle has a defect until it causes a collision.
4 Common Premises Liability Injuries That You Need to Know
If you got injured on someone else’s property because of a hazardous condition, you might have a premises liability injury claim against the property owner. Sometimes people mistakenly think that it was merely bad luck or their own fault if they got hurt at a business or someone else’s house, but the...
What is legally understood as psychological injuries?
After suffering an accident or intentional act that results in injury, it is common to hear that injured people may be entitled to seek compensation for their physical injuries or damages. However, not all injuries resulting from an accident are physical; psychological injuries also occur.
A psychological injury is...
Top 4 Construction Accident Injuries That You Need to Know
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous places to work because there are so many accidents that result in injuries to construction workers. If you are aware of some of the most common ways that people get hurt on the job site, you might be able to avoid getting injured.
Proving lost wages due to a personal injury
If you are injured in an accident, you will likely lose hours of work (and therefore money) due to the time you will spend in the hospital, attending medical appointments, and recovering. This means that you could be compensated not only for your injuries but for any lost wages that may result...
Understanding Jackknife Accidents
The last thing you want to see in your rearview mirror when on the highway is a tractor-trailer out of control behind you. Sometimes these big rigs go into uncontrolled skids, flip over, blow tires, or jackknife. This article will help you in understanding jackknife accidents.
Collisions involving 18-wheelers...
How to make the most of a complimentary consultation
Facing legal complications can be an incredibly intimidating process. To help you decide your next steps, Champion Lawyers offers a courtesy first consultation. You may take this opportunity to obtain advice about your legal situation, discuss available options, and obtain estimates of the possible costs of any action.
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Driver fatigue causes more injuries than you might think
Driver fatigue is so widespread across the country that experts recognize it as a public health problem. This type of fatigue causes tens of thousands of accidents a year, resulting in thousands of injuries and hundreds (if not thousands) of deaths.
Fatigue can affect any individual who does not...
Common myths about elder abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports that an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation annually. Unfortunately, perceptions about elder abuse are usually inaccurate and based on myths; the most common myths being:
Myth #1: Elder abuse happens only in low-cost or...
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...
Motorcycle Licensing Requirements in California
There are few things in life more exhilarating than riding a motorcycle along the highways of California. Unfortunately, our California motorcycle accident attorneys see far too many injuries that could have been avoided, had the proper precautions been observed. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent statistics about...
How Defective Tires Can Cause Car Accidents
Having defective tires on your vehicle could cause you to lose control and crash into other cars or objects like trees or buildings. When defective tires fail, they usually do so suddenly and without warning. Since these road emergencies often happen at high speed, the collisions can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Car Accidents Caused By Brake Checking In California
It can be frightening and annoying to have someone tailgate you. You might feel that they have no right to expose you to the risk of a collision, so you might be tempted to tap on the brakes. Putting them in fear of a crash might teach them a lesson, you might...
Over-Served at a Bar: Are Bars Liable for Drunk Driving Car Accidents?
Usually, bars in California are not liable if customers drive drunk and injure someone. The injured person can sue the drunk driver for compensation, but not the bar. One exception to this general rule is if an adult serves alcohol to a minor, which means someone under the age of 21 in...
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...
What Happens if I am Injured at a Theme Park?
We love our theme parks here in California, but if you get injured at one, you need to know what to do. You might be able to hold the park liable for your injuries and losses. Under California law, the owners and operators of amusement parks or theme parks have a legal...