Overview of Premises Liability Law in California

If a person is seriously injured or killed because of certain hazards on somebody’s property, the victim may be able to file a premises liability claim against the negligent property owner. When a person dies because of such an accident, his or her beneficiaries may be able to pursue wrongful death damages. While “slip and … Continue reading "Overview of Premises Liability Law in California"

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Understanding the California Tort Claims Act

California Government Code §§ 810-998.3 is otherwise known as the California Tort Claims Act. The Act is essential as it governs claims filed against government entities in California. Under the Tort Claims Act, no lawsuit for damages can be brought against a governmental entity unless a written claim has been filed within the statutory six-month … Continue reading "Understanding the California Tort Claims Act"

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Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Los Angeles

Most people are pedestrians at some points in their regular daily lives. Nobody expects to get into collisions when they drive, and perhaps even fewer people anticipate being involved in pedestrian accidents. A person involved in a pedestrian accident must take some critical steps in the immediate aftermath. Insurers do not automatically compensate victims, and … Continue reading "Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Los Angeles"

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What To Do After A Workplace Accident

Most employees in California are covered under the state’s workers’ compensation system, but it can still be extremely confusing for people to file claims and obtain the money they need to pay various medical bills and other costs. The California Department of Industrial Relations states that the first two things that any worker should do … Continue reading "What To Do After A Workplace Accident"

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Overview of Dog Bites in California

For the most part, dogs are friendly and trusted animals that are largely associated with positive memories in most homes. Dogs still remain animals, however, and their actions are not always predictable. When a dog acts aggressively and bites a person in California, the dog owner may be liable for the victim’s injuries. Unlike several … Continue reading "Overview of Dog Bites in California"

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How You Should Handle a Wrongful Death in California

The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one creates multiple immediate crises for families. In many cases, families must quickly adapt to a sudden loss of income, in addition to the loss of assistance with various household duties. Most families are far too overwhelmed with grief even to consider taking legal action when deaths … Continue reading "How You Should Handle a Wrongful Death in California"

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Study Shows Increase in Drugged Driving

A new study published May 31 by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that 44 percent of drivers killed in crashes in 2016 tested positive for drugs, a considerable increase from the 28 percent a decade ago. Among the drug-positive fatally-injured drivers, 38 percent tested positive for marijuana, 16 percent involved opioids, and 4 … Continue reading "Study Shows Increase in Drugged Driving"

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Scooter Accident Lawyer Los Angeles

In recent years, scooters have become incredibly prevalent in Los Angeles and many surrounding areas of Southern California. In many cases, people can rent these scooters for very cheap rates using one of the various apps available for mobile phones. Any two-wheeled devices that have handlebars and a floorboard designed to be stood upon when … Continue reading "Scooter Accident Lawyer Los Angeles"

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Class Actions vs. Mass Torts Lawsuits

Some people are familiar with class action lawsuits and mass torts, but many do not understand the differences between the two. While class actions and mass torts both provide legal avenues for large groups of plaintiffs to pursue damages from the same pool of defendants, mass torts apply to a broader range of cases than … Continue reading "Class Actions vs. Mass Torts Lawsuits"

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Report Finds Saturday Evening is Deadliest Driving Day of Week

The legal website Avvo recently evaluated car crash data and concluded that the deadliest time to be on the road is Saturday evening. The 6,802 fatalities on Saturdays were the most of any day of the week, while Friday was second with 5,826 and Sunday was third with 5,809. The two-time slots with the highest … Continue reading "Report Finds Saturday Evening is Deadliest Driving Day of Week"

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Heavy Costs of Heavy Equipment Injuries

Most construction sites in California involve several different kinds of heavy equipment. Also known as heavy machinery, heavy equipment includes vehicles, trucks, and other machinery used to perform construction tasks. An accident involving heavy equipment has the potential to cause fatal injuries, and even those who are fortunate enough to survive can face entire lifetimes … Continue reading "Heavy Costs of Heavy Equipment Injuries"

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Further Advances in Stem Cell Research for Spinal Cord Injuries

The SciStar study is an ongoing clinical trial evaluating the safety of three sequential escalating doses of AST-OPC1 for recent cervical spinal cord injury victims. AST-OPC1 consists of neural cells known as oligodendrocyte progenitor cells, and these cells are produced from human embryonic stem cells. The second phase of the Dose Escalation Study of AST-OPC1 … Continue reading "Further Advances in Stem Cell Research for Spinal Cord Injuries"

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Liable Parties in California Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Following a crash caused by any kind of commercial motor vehicle in California, victims frequently sustain serious injuries and need assistance identifying negligent parties to seek compensation from. While truck drivers can often be at fault for many of these wrecks, the drivers rarely have enough personal insurance limits or assets to pay the significant … Continue reading "Liable Parties in California Commercial Vehicle Accidents"

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What is an Independent Medical Exam

When a person injured by another party’s negligence files a lawsuit against the negligent party, California state law allows the defendant in the personal injury action to request the plaintiff submit to an “independent medical examination,” commonly referred to as an IME. Despite the name, such examinations are rarely independent. In most cases, the medical … Continue reading "What is an Independent Medical Exam"

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Why You Should Avoid Speaking to Insurance Companies After Slip and Fall Accidents

When a person suffers a serious injury because of a fall on another party’s property caused by a dangerous condition, it is commonly referred to as a “slip and fall” accident. Property owners in California can be liable to victims who sustain injuries because of the owner’s failure to correct or warn visitors about a … Continue reading "Why You Should Avoid Speaking to Insurance Companies After Slip and Fall Accidents"

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Four Types of Catastrophic Injuries

The phrase catastrophic injury, as defined by the American Medical Association (AMA), generally means an injury to a person’s brain or spinal cord. Certain other types of injuries, however, may be considered catastrophic because of the agonizing effects of the injury. Did your loved one sustain any kind of catastrophic injury in an accident caused … Continue reading "Four Types of Catastrophic Injuries"

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Workers’ Compensation Not Only Type of Recovery in California Construction Accidents

The construction industry is well-known to be an extremely dangerous profession in which several employees are injured or killed on the job every year. In many cases, victims injured in construction accidents must rely solely on workers’ compensation, awards that are often only a fraction of a person’s regular earnings and inadequate for maintaining the … Continue reading "Workers’ Compensation Not Only Type of Recovery in California Construction Accidents"

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Bicycle Accident Victims Face Lifetimes of Recovery

Whereas the occupants of motor vehicles involved in crashes are afforded many different kinds of inherent protection, such as seatbelts or airbags, bicyclists have no such protection when they are struck by automobiles. Even with helmets, bicyclists are susceptible to extremely serious injuries in collisions with motor vehicles. If you suffered catastrophic injuries or your … Continue reading "Bicycle Accident Victims Face Lifetimes of Recovery"

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Five Other Types of Distractions Besides Cell Phones

When most people discuss distracted driving, their minds typically immediately go to the dangers posed by mobile phones. Maybe they think of texting while driving or they envision people trying to make phone calls while operating motor vehicles. In truth, cell phones are only one of many possible kinds of distractions that can result in … Continue reading "Five Other Types of Distractions Besides Cell Phones"

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Four Required Elements of Premises Liability Claims in California

People who suffer injuries on another party’s property in California may be entitled to various damages. A premises liability lawsuit stems from a property owner’s failure to correct an obvious hazard or warn people about it. Did you suffer serious injuries or was your loved one killed in an accident caused by a dangerous condition … Continue reading "Four Required Elements of Premises Liability Claims in California"

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Understanding California’s Wrongful Death Law

The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one rattles an entire family to its core. Most families are bound to experience some kind of financial hardship as the result of a loved one’s death. California state allows certain retains of descendants to obtain wrongful death benefits. Authorized parties can be entitled to various damages. … Continue reading "Understanding California’s Wrongful Death Law"

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Why You Want to Hire a Lawyer for a Commercial Vehicle Accident in California

Many people feel very comfortable in their ability to handle their own problems. Following most car accidents, most people do not hesitate to contact their insurers and provide the necessary details to help achieve a desired resolution. When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident caused by any kind of commercial vehicle, it … Continue reading "Why You Want to Hire a Lawyer for a Commercial Vehicle Accident in California"

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California Drunk Driving Accidents Can Result in Punitive Damages

When a person suffers serious injuries or is killed by a drunk driver, the negligent motorist can face serious criminal penalties. Additionally, the victim or his or her family may also be able to file a civil lawsuit against the drunk driver to obtain damages for the injuries he or she caused. Most legal actions … Continue reading "California Drunk Driving Accidents Can Result in Punitive Damages"

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