Types of compensation in personal injury settlement
If the actions of another person caused you damage, whether that is to your body as an injury, damage to your property, or other monetary loss, then you can seek compensation from them. Legally, this is referred to as “damages’’. In any case that a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer will try, damages are mostly in […]
About “Malicious Prosecution” claims in California
The page is available in the following languages In California, Malicious prosecution is applicable if: One person files a frivolous claim against another person This claim was not filed to win, but for another purpose, The person who the claim was filed against suffered damages because of the claim But that’s the short answer. How […]
All your questions about personal injury law, Answered
Everybody has the right to expect safety, peace of mind, and an environment where they are not under threat by any other member of the public. However, personal injury caused by another individual as a result of an accident is more than common enough to have a whole section of the law devoted to it. […]
Unintended to Deliberate Personal Injury – Know it all
In layman’s language, personal injury is recognized in the US Law as an injury to body, mind or emotions which are caused as opposed to an injury to one’s property. Someone’s misconduct intentional or non-intentional, if because of it, one suffered an injury, he or she is liable to seek justice. An experienced personal injury […]
Compensation Available for Traumatic Brain Injuries in CA
A direct and forceful impact on a person’s head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). When a TBI is the result of another’s negligence, compensation is available to injury victims by pursuing a claim through California’s civil system for compensation for TBI. There are time limits on filing a TBI injury claim, which means […]
When to Hire Personal Injury Lawyer After LA Car Accident
Being injured in a car accident naturally gives rise to the question as to whether or not you need a California personal injury attorney. While individuals are legally permitted to represent themselves in court, the stress and strain of a lawsuit are often too much to bear on top of already existing injuries, pain, and […]
What to do if an uninsured motorist caused your injuries
Getting into a motor vehicle accident is already stressful enough without the added burden of being hit by an uninsured motorist. After all, doesn’t California require drivers to carry a minimum form of liability insurance coverage? Not necessarily. Our state has a pretty unique way of insuring drivers, yet some individuals take it upon themselves […]
2019 Los Angeles Car Accident Fatality Rate To-Date
Traffic comes fast and fierce throughout Los Angeles. Whether you are heading downtown or cruising along the freeway, it is everywhere. And not only that, but we do everything we can to avoid it by speeding, taking back routes, and switching lanes like we’re filming a live-action set performance of “The Fast and The Furious.” […]
Presumption of Fault in Car Accidents While Using Cell Phone
California Vehicle Code Section 23123.5 Our firm recently settled a claim in a matter about using cell phone while driving on behalf of an auto accident victim in which the opposing party was using cell phone while driving. When asked at the scene about driving with her cell phone in hand, she professed that she […]