How to Determine a Fair Child Pain and Suffering Settlement
How to Estimate a Fair Child’s Pain and Suffering Settlement in California When a child is injured because someone else was careless, parents often face a difficult mix of immediate concerns (medical care, school disruptions, emotional trauma) and long-term uncertainty (future treatment, lingering symptoms, scarring). One of the most confusing parts of a claim is […]
Slip and Fall Deposition Questions a Defendant’s Lawyer Might Ask
When to Call the Police for a Car Accident in California
Per California law, you must call the police if you were involved in a car accident that caused an injury or death. But you should always contact law enforcement, even if the accident is minor. A police officer’s account and an accident report, filed within 24 hours of a crash, can be a crucial part […]
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 […]
Do I Need to Notify the DMV If My Car Is Totaled in California?
Do You Have to Notify the DMV If Your Car Is Totaled in California? If your vehicle is declared a total loss after a crash, it’s easy to assume the insurance company will “handle everything.” Sometimes they do handle a big part of it—but in California, DMV-related responsibilities can still fall on the registered owner […]
When Will My Lawyer Tell Me How Much My Case Is Worth?
When Will My Lawyer Tell Me What My Personal Injury Case Is Worth? After an accident, it’s normal to want one clear answer: “How much is my case worth?” In California personal injury claims, a realistic case value usually can’t be responsibly estimated on day one—because the value depends on facts that develop over time […]
What Are the Most Common Injuries in a Vehicle Rollover Accident?
A vehicle rollover is the most dangerous and deadly kind of accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 30% of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities occur due to rollover crashes. Speeding, impaired/distracted drivers, and aggressive driving are common causes of rollovers, which involve cars going end over end in a rolling motion until […]
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 Are the Latest Bird Scooter Requirements?
Bird Scooter Requirements in California: The Latest Rules Riders Need to Know Searching for the “latest Bird scooter requirements” usually means one of two things: (1) you want to ride without getting ticketed, or (2) you were involved in a crash and need to understand what rules apply. In California, Bird scooters fall under the […]
What Are the Restitution Laws in California?
California Restitution Laws Explained: What Victims Can Recover and How It Works If you were hurt by someone’s criminal conduct in California—such as a DUI crash, assault, hit-and-run, or theft-related incident—you may hear the word restitution. Restitution is a court-ordered payment meant to reimburse victims for losses caused by a crime. It often comes up […]