How Can Vicarious Liability Help Me Sue a Company?
How Vicarious Liability Can Help You Hold a Company Responsible in California If you were injured by someone who was “on the job,” you may be able to pursue the company—not just the individual—through a legal concept called vicarious liability. This matters because companies often have larger insurance policies, clearer paths to recovery, and legal […]
What Is the Delayed Discovery Rule in California?
California’s Delayed Discovery Rule: When the Statute of Limitations Starts Later Than the Injury In most California personal injury cases, the clock to file a lawsuit (the statute of limitations) starts running on the date of the injury. But some harms aren’t obvious right away. Symptoms can develop over time, a medical error might not […]
How Do I Invoke a Wrongful Death Statute in a Lawsuit?
In California, surviving family members or the decedent’s estate can sue for damages if the person’s death was caused by another party’s wrongful act. This act can be negligent, intentional, or reckless. A wrongful death settlement or jury verdict can compensate for a range of damages. Here’s a look at California’s wrongful death statute (Code […]
Examples of Non-Economic Damages
In a personal injury lawsuit, you can claim various types of damages. These include economic damages, which are quantifiable and based on tangible losses. Another type is non-economic damages, or special damages, that aren’t as easy to calculate compared to documented financial losses, expenses, or charges. Non-Economic Damages Defined Non-economic damages are non-monetary losses. They are subjective and may […]
The Insurance Company Says My Car Is Totaled? What Does This Mean?
You were in a car accident, but the good thing is no one was seriously injured. However, the insurance company says your car is “totaled” (even though it doesn’t look destroyed). This term can be misleading, which is why we will explain exactly what this means. When a car is said to be “totaled,” the insurance company […]
What Is Hearsay?
Hearsay is a term often encountered if you go to trial. Here, we’ll examine the meaning of hearsay and how it may impact your claim, lawsuit, or case. While testifying in court, a witness may repeat a statement they heard someone else say. This is hearsay. It is made out-of-court and offered to prove the […]
What Is a Lien Waiver?
A lien waiver is a document frequently used in the construction industry. It can be quite complex and have significant consequences for your business. Often accepted as a receipt for payment, it states the claimant has received payment for an agreed upon service or materials. Below, we’ll provide a more detailed explanation and cover some […]
What is Assumption of Risk?
Various factors can impact your ability to seek damages in a personal injury case. Assumption of risk can relieve a defendant of liability in regard to negligence. This means that, if you sustained an injury after voluntarily exposing yourself to a known danger, you cannot recover damages. Assumption of Risk Legal Definition In legal terms, […]
How to Get the Most Compensation from a Car Accident
In the United States, there are about 6 million car accidents every year, injuring up to 3 million people. Over 36,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2019 alone. Those who are injured often face high medical bills for tests, medication, surgeries, and care. They may be out of work for some time. However, […]