Q: When and what type of damages can a surviving family member sue for in a wrongful death action?
There are a number of factors that go into determining whether or not a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate in the wake of a person's death at the hands of another person or entity.
A wrongful...
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New Tour Bus Safety Law In California Not Making An Impact
What Are Your Rights After Being Injured in a California Bus Accident?
A new law affecting public bus transportation passed in California, making individuals that use these types of transit networks originally feel relief. Several deadly bus accidents occurred on California freeways over the past few years, and to try to curb this trend, state lawmakers passed...
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Does Every Car Accident Give Rise to a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Although it may seem like every accident results in a personal injury lawsuit, reputable and experienced car accident attorneys know that each accident scenario is unique and that many factors must be weighed when determining whether to move forward with a lawsuit or except an insurance...
Common Causes of California Pedestrian Accidents
The number of pedestrian accidents in the United States has been growing in past years. It is estimated that about 5,000 people are killed each year in pedestrian accidents. 2015 data from the Governors Highway Safety Association revealed how 23% of motor vehicle deaths in California were pedestrians, a number that was far...
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Will I lose my driving license after DUI?
Assigning liability following an automobile accident can be difficult at times. If both drivers have been drinking prior to the accident, determining who is at fault can be even more difficult. In addition to recovering from the injuries suffered, you may also be facing the loss of your license. Talking to...
California Motorcycle and Police Chase Ends Badly
Q: Can a motorcycle passenger sue for personal injuries if the driver died in the accident?
It all started with the stop sign he reportedly ran and his refusal to pull over to be ticketed. It quickly escalated to a hot pursuit police chase with the motorcycle reportedly blowing...
California Parking Lot Slip and Falls
What should I do if I fall in a parking lot in California?
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Parking lots and parking garages are a scattered across California. These structures allow individuals to easily access businesses, office buildings, schools, airports, and retail establishments. While parking lots and garages offer convenience, they can also present hazards to pedestrians....
Nut-Butter Recalled Due To E.Coli – What Are The Top Causes Of Food Injuries?
The FDA recently closed down an Erlinger, Kentucky food processing facility due to reports of the presence E. coli bacteria in a brand of soy nut butter manufactured by Dixie Dew Products, Inc. The nut butter, manufactured for I.M. Healthy, has been linked to E. coli outbreaks...
Burning Issues in Hot School Bus Wrongful Death Case
Q: Is the school district or bus company liable for the actions of a bus driver if he left a student to die on a hot school bus?
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The responsibility of a school bus driver does not end with simply driving students safely from home to school and back....
Can I Sue A Doctor Years After Undergoing Surgery?
Surgeons are required to perform surgeries responsibly. They are required to hold themselves to a high standard of medical practice. Sadly, they do not always do so. Doctors, even the most experienced ones, can act negligently before, during or after surgery. If this has happened to you, you can sue the...
Injured by Falling Debris at A California Construction Site – Who Is Liable?
The construction industry is one of the largest, and also one of the most dangerous in the country. Some worksites are in the middle of a city, have lots of heavy machinery, or have a lot of people working in close proximity to each other, all of which can create a...
2 Workers Hurt In Construction Accident At New Facebook Building
What Duties Do California Construction Employers Have To Their Employees?
On April 26, 2017, a serious accident took place during the construction of a new Facebook building in Menlo Park. While working, a beam encountered a “catastrophic failure,” and seriously injured two ironworkers are lucky to be alive.
What Happened?
The other construction workers at the site who saw the...
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Monsanto Sued Over Alleged Cancer-Causing Weedkiller – Will the corporate giant be found liable?
Monsanto, no stranger to defective product litigation, is being sued yet again based on claims that the company’s weed-killing products cause cancer. This latest suit was brought in Alameda, California, by 40 California residents claiming that Roundup, a product created by Monsanto, caused them to contract...
Construction Worker Killed By Falling Wall – Who May Be Found Liable?
An Escondido construction worker was killed earlier this month when a brick wall fell on him, crushing him under its’ weight. The 51-year old man, later identified as Fernando Martinez, was taking lunch during his shift in El Cajon when a nearby residential wall collapsed. Martinez was...
What is Your California Slip and Fall Case Worth?
What damages could I receive for my slip and fall related injuries?
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Accidents involving slip and falls send millions of people to the hospital each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Slip, trip, and falls can result in a wide array of potentially serious injuries, including broken...
Blurred Lines in What Constitutes Child Abuse
Q: Is spanking child abuse?
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In California, child abuse is any action – – physical, emotional, or sexual – – that causes a child to suffer harm.
While abusers may be criminally charged, child abuse also falls under the
San Diego’s “Vision Zero” Plan: Pedestrian Lives Matter
Q: Are drivers always liable for injuries in pedestrian accidents?
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In San Diego, pedestrian accident fatalities (and serious injuries) have been rising for the past three years. In fact, pedestrian accident fatalities have been rising throughout California.
The “Vision Zero”...
Former K9 Cop Mauled and Killed Neighbors
Q: Who is responsible when a former police dog bites?
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Police officers protect and serve, and canine (“K-9”) officers are no exception. Trained to be vicious in taking down and apprehending suspects, biting is part of a canine officer's job description.
Unfortunately, you apparently can't teach old...
The Inherent Dangers in Construction Sites
Q: How is fault determined in a construction accident?
A construction accident claimed the life of one worker and injured another on a recent rainy afternoon in Santa Cruz County. The workers were part of a team charged with clearing a mudslide along Highway...
Elder Neglect in California Nursing Homes
Q: Do injuries or deaths from malnutrition or dehydration in a nursing home constitute negligence and elder neglect?
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Sadly, nursing home neglect in California is a big problem –especially in homes run by individuals or companies that put profits over the welfare of its...