In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute...more
6/21/2024
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After being seriously injured in an accident that was caused by the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, victims may be able to seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages have price tags on them...more
Personal injury damages in California are intended to make an accident victim whole again by compensating him or her for the injuries and damages caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or...more
The year 2024 comes with new laws that impact the practice of personal injury law in California. The legislature enacted traffic laws to establish new standards of care at crosswalks and intersections. With these measures,...more
5/22/2024
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What is a Personal Injury Case? As we explain below, California law imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Initially, it helps that you understand the nature of a personal injury case....more
5/1/2024
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Workplace Injury
The California Wrongful Death statute creates a legal claim when someone dies at the hands of a negligent, reckless, or intentional tort or a dangerous or defective product. Such incidents include...more
U.S. News and World Reports says that, in 2022, dog bites resulted in 48,596 visits by victims to an emergency room in California. That translates to 125 visits per every 100,000 Californians. Between 2018 and 2022, dog bites...more
Automobile negligence carries significant consequences for many of its victims and their families. The California Office of Traffic Safety reported nearly 4,300 people died in 2021 in auto accidents. According to the U.S....more