How Long Does it Take to Get a Personal Injury Settlement Check?
Let’s face it, no one wants to get injured, much less muddle through a potentially lengthy legal process while they are on the mend. But alas, it is part of the process. One of the highlights of any personal injury case is when it comes time to collect your settlement. You’d think that once all […]
This Week In The News (11/11-11/15)
2 Dead, 4 Wounded After California Shooting Suspect Opened Fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita Friday, November 15 (ABC 7) – Following a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita on Thursday morning, investigators continued to search for the motive of a student who opened fire on his classmates. The 16-year-old boy […]
Settlement vs. Trial: What Is Best for Your Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases remain one of the most routine legal actions in the United States. More often than not, personal injury claims are settled out of court. In fact, a mere 5% of personal injury claims make it all the way to trial, and for good reason. After a car accident, slip and fall, or incident resulting […]
This Week In The News: 11/04 – 11/08
LAPD Seeks Help Finding Hit-Run Driver Who Mowed Down Pedestrian in DTLA Wednesday, November 6, 2019 (KABC Los Angeles) – Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help to identify a hit-and-run suspect that was seen on city surveillance cameras plowing down a pedestrian in a downtown crosswalk. The video shows a darker colored sedan […]
How Can Construction Injury Attorneys Help Victims?
Construction sites are riddled with hazards. No matter how careful you are, accidents can and will happen. If you are injured on a construction site through no fault of your own, it is wise to contact a professional construction injury lawyer right away. They can help you navigate the complex process of construction injury claims […]
This Week In The News (10/28-11/01)
Here’s a List and Map of Wildfires Burning Around Southern California Thursday, October 31 (KTLA) – Wildfires are burning across Southern California, being fueled by the strongest Santa Ana winds so far this season. Firefighters are currently battling the following fires: Maria Fire: At 8,300 acres atop South Mountain near Santa Paula, where the flames […]
What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Look For in a Case?
There are a wide variety of situations that could constitute a personal injury claim. The most common personal injury cases are car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace accidents, and premises liability like slip and fall incidents. When you tighten the lens, more specific variations of personal injury cases could include nursing home abuse or neglect, aviation and boating accidents, dog bites and […]
This Week In The News (10/21-10/25)
50,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads Friday, October 25 (NBC News) – About 5,000 people were ordered to evacuate as wildfires in Los Angeles County and wine country in Northern California burned out of control Friday morning. The Los Angeles Unified School District closed all San Fernando Valley schools due to air quality and […]
Prescription Drug Errors
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention defines a medication error as a “preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm”. It can occur while the product in question is being handled by a patient, physician, or clinician. Over 100,000 reports of suspected medication errors are received by the U.S. […]
This Week In The News (10/14-10/18)
CHP Motorcycle Officer Crashes as Driver Leads Authorities on High-Speed Chase Through San Fernando Valley Thursday, October 17 (ABC7) – On Thursday afternoon, a California Highway Patrol motorcycle crashed while an officer was pursuing a sedan during a high-speed chase in the San Fernando Valley. The officer was injured and transported to a local […]