How Much Will I Get for Pain and Suffering from a Car Accident?
The amount of compensation you receive from a car accident depends on many factors. No two cases are the same. When it comes to pain and suffering, the individual impact of an injury will always be different from someone else’s; this is not something an insurance carrier will consider. That’s why you need a car […]
Common Injuries from Rollover Accidents and Crashes
Although not the most common types of car accidents, rollover accidents are the most dangerous. A rollover crash is when a vehicle’s roof contacts the ground during a crash. It can cause occupants to be ejected or crushed. In 2018, rollover car accidents accounted for 29% of all passenger vehicle occupant fatalities (but involve less […]
California Laws on Dog-Bite Liability
California has “strict liability” laws regarding dog bites. These are covered under California Civil Code section 3342. In most instances, pet owners are liable for injuries caused by dogs, even if their animal had never been vicious, the owner didn’t know they were, or their animal instincts took over and there was a way to […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Impact on Personal Injury and Auto Accident Cases
Coronavirus could impact the timeline of your personal injury case, and potentially even its value. The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of life. Many courts are closed and the U.S. economy has taken a serious hit. But you can still take steps to maintain your auto accident or personal injury case. The ultimate case value and benefits […]
Los Angeles Roads More Dangerous for Cyclists
Established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, May kicks off ‘National Bike Month’. This is a time to raise awareness about cycling safety and about the health benefits that biking provides. More people making a conscious effort to use non-motorized vehicles as a way of transportation does wonders for the environment […]
Is It Safe to Bike During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
May is National Bike Month. It has been observed since 1956; however, the coronavirus pandemic has left most of us to “shelter-in-place” and “stay-at-home” well into the spring. Yet, some officials have promoted exercise outdoors while practicing social distancing. Biking can help maintain your health, boost your immune system, and fight COVID-19. Benefits of Bike […]
What Is Negligence Anyways?
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has topped 1 million, as of this article.1 Some of these have been the subject of negligence lawsuits, most notably those involving cruise ships and nursing homes. But what does negligence really mean? What is Negligence? From a legal standpoint, it has to do with exercising a duty of care to others. In […]
10 Dangers of Springtime Driving
According to NHTSA crash stats, the number of car crashes in the U.S. spikes in spring. While one would think driving conditions improve, there are still seasonal driving challenges that can make roads dangerous. More drivers on the roads is one factor. But here are 10 hazards you need to be aware of to exercise […]
COVID-19 Lawsuits: Nursing Homes
As the outbreak of coronavirus has quickly escalated into a pandemic, at-risk individuals (including the elderly and those with chronic conditions) are more vulnerable to serious complications from the virus. But are some nursing homes to blame for residents becoming infected? The global crisis has hit nursing homes hard. If your loved one has become […]
Can Victims of Coronavirus Sue for Personal Injury?
As of the writing of this article, there have been nearly 380,000 cases of coronavirus and close to 12,000 deaths in the U.S. during the outbreak.1 The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis on many levels. There are many legal issues arising due to coronavirus on top of the public health and economic fallouts. As […]