In the chaotic aftermath of an auto accident, you may need to go to the emergency room to seek treatment for your injuries. Don’t worry about contacting a California personal injury lawyer right away; get safe and stable before proceeding with legal actions.
However, you should also keep...
Being in a car accident can be stressful no matter which side of the situation you are on. But after reaching safety and making sure everyone is all right, you might find that the other driver plans to sue you and claim that you are responsible for causing the collision.
Under California law, it is possible to sue another party for “emotional distress”. In this way, you may sue medical professionals like doctors, nurses, and other specialists if they directly cause you emotional distress while you are under their care or while following their directions.
Individuals seeking compensation for...
If you’ve ever been involved in a court case, you’ve probably heard the term “reasonable person”. Though this term is thrown around quite frequently, it is an important legal concept that your California personal injury lawyer may use with your lawsuit or legal claim.
Not sure what constitutes...
If you have been in the market for a new car, there are a few things that California car accident attorneys suggest you make sure are on your list of must-haves to help protect you. Not all vehicles are built prioritizing your safety, and when some of these top safety picks...
If you got hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault and the at-fault party’s insurance company refuses to pay a fair settlement, you might have to file a lawsuit to protect your right to compensation for your losses. The insurer will assign defense lawyers who will try to keep...
California is notorious for bad traffic. In movies and television shows, one of the most associated images with a Californian setting is a traffic jam, so it makes sense that more automotive accidents happen there than in other places in the country.
If you’ve been in a car accident...
It is against the law to ride a bicycle on a public sidewalk in Santa Monica, California. You might feel that it is safer to ride your bike on the sidewalk than in the street on many of our congested roads, but you will risk getting charged with a criminal offense if...
Yes, passengers injured in a rideshare crash can recover damages from the at-fault party. In some situations, the injured passengers can pursue compensation from more than one party. Because these personal injury claims can involve multiple insurance companies, you might want to work with a California personal injury attorney on your...
Everyone is looking for some fun and excitement this summer, especially after spending most of last year in lockdown during the pandemic. Some people are having the time of their lives at the beach, and others are firing up the grill to entertain guests they haven’t seen in a while. Still, others...
Although flying cars may seem like it's something straight out of the popular sci-fi kids' cartoon, the Jetsons, it's no longer something that exists only in animation. Flying cars are here to stay. Now discussions are taking place about when and how these futuristic vehicles will change how we commute in the...
Imagine there is a man named Jonathan who loves to have a great time with friends and family. Although Jonathan means well and is an enjoyable person to have around, especially when entertaining, he is notorious for getting drunk in public places. His family and friends are always worried about his occasional...
In April 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a video showing a young child getting pulled by his arms under a Peloton treadmill machine. Luckily, he managed to get untangled from the machine, but footage showed how hazardous the machine is for small children. In another incident, the Peloton treadmill...
If you got hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or intentional act, you might have a personal injury claim. When the at-fault party or his insurance company refuses to pay a reasonable amount to settle your claim, you will have to file a lawsuit to preserve your right to compensation.
Many people are familiar with the term “slip and fall.” The phrase describes a specific type of personal injury claim. The person trips, slips, or falls and sustains injuries on property owned by another party. The injured party pursues a personal injury claim against the property owner with the assistance of a...
The settlement value of your injury claim from a car accident will depend on multiple factors. There is no automatic amount that the insurance company of the at-fault driver will pay you. The amount you can pursue will depend on the facts of your situation.
A California personal...
If you got hurt in a motorcycle accident due to someone else’s carelessness, you might have questions about whether you can pursue an injury claim against the driver who caused the collision. California law allows you to go after the at-fault driver for compensation.
Also, you can file a...
Being injured in an accident or other situation can be an emotional and overwhelming experience. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might require one or more surgeries, physical therapy, and other medical treatment to recover from the injuries. Your recovery could be lengthy, requiring you to miss time from work....
A traumatic brain injury or TBI may occur because of an accident or other incident of personal injury. The immediate aftermath of a brain injury can be a traumatic experience. Depending on the specific brain injury, a person may sustain immediate physical and cognitive impairments.
Some victims may sustain...
Surviving family members or a deceased person’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party whose wrongful act or failure to act caused the death of a close relative. If your loved one met an untimely death because of someone’s wrongful or illegal negligent, reckless, or intentional act, you might...
