Filing a Personal Injury Claim Tutorial
The websites of personal injury attorneys often break down the types of cases they handle. While there are a range of specialties in this area, filing a personal injury claim can be complex because there are virtually as many types of cases as there are ways to be hurt, plus every case has its own […]
Debunking 9 Common Personal Injury Myths
Unless you’re a personal injury lawyer or have experienced a personal injury claim, you may been led to believe a few common myths about personal injuries that simply aren’t true. These personal injury myths are often spread by the media or those who don’t understand the process. To dispel these myths and spread the facts […]
How to Appeal My Personal Injury Judgment and Win
If your personal injury case is one of the few that go to trial, and you don’t agree with the jury verdict, you can appeal it. Appealing your personal injury judgement is a process in which the court can move to overturn the jury’s decision. This might be the same court where the trial took […]
California’s Tort Law Explained
Q: What is California’s Tort law? A: California’s Tort Law covers noncriminal, or civil, wrongdoings that cause harm or injury in some manner. It establishes grounds for a lawsuit and requires the defendant to pay damages to the injured party. The main purpose of tort law is to provide this compensation and discourage similar acts. […]
Most Common Rideshare Accident Questions
Rideshare services are a convenience for many people. The biggest companies include Uber, which serves 91 million consumers in 63 countries1, and Lyft, one of many such companies in the U.S. Unfortunately, far too many Lyft and Uber accidents occur due to speeding, tailgating, running stop signs, tired driving, using a phone while driving, weather […]
Worker’s Comp Benefits for Repetitive Motion Injuries
When most people think of a workplace injury, the image of a worker being hurt by machinery, an impact, or slip and fall often comes to mind. However, repetitive motion injuries are quite common as well. Since they occur over time, they are harder to prove. But a repetitive strain injury, or RSI, can be […]
What is a Liability Waiver?
In some personal injury cases, you may lose the right to sue another party for harm or damage it has caused. A liability waiver, or release of liability, is a document you may be required to sign to use a facility or participate in an activity. Such activities have inherent dangers despite measures to protect […]
Take a Closer Look into The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
For people unfamiliar with the personal injury lawsuit process, and that’s most of us, there are many complex steps to consider. Most lawsuits don’t go as far as the trial phase. But from filing a suit to reaching a settlement, the process can be daunting. However, working with a personal injury attorney to properly navigate […]
What is the Statute of Limitations?
The statute of limitations is one of the most important aspects of personal injury law to consider when filing a lawsuit. It is one of the first things your Los Angeles personal injury attorney will review to determine the prospects of your case. If you’re not familiar with this concept, we will explain what it […]
Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you may be entitled to seek damages, or compensation for injuries, property damage, or other losses. This compensation can be sought directly from the person or entity that caused these losses or contributed to them, or through their insurance company. There are three general types of damages […]