What Does It Mean To “Go To Court?”
Do you have a court date coming up? Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, the prospect of going to court can be a scary feeling. If you’ve never been to court before, you’re probably trying to picture every courtroom TV show or movie you’ve ever seen. While those shows try to be realistic, the […]
Should I Cash The Check My Insurance Company Sent Me?
Should You Cash the Insurance Check After an Accident in California? Getting a check from an insurance company after a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury can feel like progress—until you notice the memo line, the cover letter language, or a form release tucked into the envelope. In California personal injury claims, whether […]
Can I Still Be Compensated After a Bike Accident Without a Helmet?
Most states – including California – have laws which dictate that anyone who is riding a motorcycle or bike must wear a helmet while doing so. These laws are intended to reduce the chances of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during a motorcycle accident or bicycle accident, as these accidents can often cause the ridAfter being […]
How To Prove Your Slip and Fall Accident Wasn’t Your Fault
Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere. They may happen at your place of work, at your grocery store, or even on your neighbor’s property. Slip and fall accidents can happen anyplace because there are so many potential causes for a slip and fall accident. What some people fail to realize is that, just because everyone […]
Injured at a Farmers Market? Who is at Fault?
Farmers Market Injuries in California: Who May Be at Fault and How Liability Is Determined Farmers markets are busy, fast-moving spaces—temporary vendor setups, crowded aisles, food samples, kids and strollers, pets, delivery carts, and uneven ground all in one place. When someone gets hurt, the next question is usually: who is responsible—the vendor, the market […]
The Most Dangerous Times To Drive In LA
Auto accident rates in Los Angeles have escalated over the years, as the metro area has increased in population and motor vehicle traffic. Naturally, the risk of being involved in an accident while driving is even higher during the heaviest traffic hours, when so many people are in a hurry trying to get home from […]
Injured In A Sidewalk Accident
Dedicated Sidewalk Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, CA The Los Angeles infrastructure includes one of the largest sidewalk systems in the United States, comprising nearly 10,000 miles in total. Unfortunately, not all sidewalks are maintained as they should be. As such, millions of dollars are spent on slip and fall accident claims each year. Sidewalk […]
Diminished Value Claims & Car Accidents
Diminished Value Claims After a Car Accident in California: When Your Vehicle Loses Market Value Even after high-quality repairs, a vehicle that’s been in an accident can be worth less on the open market simply because it now has an accident history. A diminished value claim is the way many drivers try to recover that […]
Punitive Damages & Car Accidents
Punitive Damages in California Car Accidents: When They Apply and How to Prove Them Most car accident claims are about making an injured person “whole” through compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and related losses. Punitive damages are different. They’re designed to punish and deter exceptionally dangerous conduct—not to repay the victim’s […]
Safe Driving Resolutions for Your 2018
Car Accident Attorney Serving Los Angeles Before we get any further into 2018, you should consider how you might be a better driver this year. If you live and work anywhere in the greater Los Angeles area, you likely spend considerable time on the road, along with countless thousands of other commuters. You may have already […]