What Are Punitive Damages and When Are They A Possibility?
Most people who seek a Los Angeles personal injury attorney to file a lawsuit are familiar with compensatory damages. Victims injured in an accident will seek compensation to reimburse them for medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. In some cases, punitive damages may apply. In most personal injury cases, punitive damages are not awarded but these […]
What to Do If Injured in a Rental Car Accident
If you’ve been injured in a rental car accident, filing an insurance claim can be a complex matter. Whether you were driving the rental vehicle or someone else was, there may be an opportunity to file a claim against the other driver or even the rental car company. In California, an at-fault state, the party […]
How Do You Know If Your Attorney Is Good?
Finding a lawyer is typically not hard; finding a good attorney can be more challenging. Legal services are an investment, but you don’t want to feel like an attorney is interested only in your money. Legal representation requires responsibility and professionalism. If you don’t have experience, it can be hard to tell if an attorney […]
Hit and Run Fatalities on the Rise
Hit-and-run accidents have reached record numbers across the nation, as have crash-related fatalities. The same is true in California where, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 337 people were killed by hit-and-run drivers in 2016. Across the country, the total reached 2,049. Of those, 65% were pedestrians and bicyclists. The problem […]
Steps to Take as a Pedestrian After an Uber Accident
Being hit by a car is a traumatic experience. The outcome can range from nasty bumps and bruises to broken bones, to life-changing limb and head injuries. If you’re hit by an Uber vehicle, the company’s complex business model doesn’t help any. It’s often difficult to determine who to place the blame on, which is […]
How to Treat Whiplash After a Car Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer from car accidents. It can range from a minor annoyance to a serious injury. Caused by any motion that causes the head to jerk back and forth, whiplash from a car accident can lead to worsening symptoms and more serious complications. It is therefore of […]
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue?
You can file a personal injury lawsuit up to two years from the date of a car accident. A statute of limitations establishes this rule; it restricts your legal rights to collect damages once the deadline has passed. You can also file a wrongful death claim up to two years after a car accident that […]
How To Make An Accident Claim
If you are in a car accident, it’s not only smart to file an insurance claim. It’s the law. Driving without insurance is illegal per California Vehicle Code Section 16029. But just how do you go about making a car accident claim? An insurance claim is filed before any legal action is taken. If there’s a […]
What Are the Safety Responsibilities of a Business and Property Owner?
Owners of a property, whether a home or business, are legally responsible for keeping it safe. When they don’t, slip and fall and other personal injury accidents can cause serious injuries and even death. Hazards include uneven surfaces, wet floors, poor security, or falling objects. Premises liability is the legal responsibility of a property owner […]
How Can Social Media Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
People use social media every day, sharing every aspect of their lives. Nothing you post is truly private, which is why revealing too many details can be harmful if you have a personal injury case. No matter how you configure your privacy settings, your information will be admissible in court. This is especially true if […]