Category Archives: Personal Injury
Understanding Personal Injury Claims and Accident Injuries
Were you hurt in an accident in California? You have the right to seek compensation for your injuries from the at-fault party through a personal injury claim. Unfortunately, it can be extremely difficult for victims and families to navigate the law. Our Pasadena personal injury attorney provides a guide to the legal claims process… Read More »
Life-Altering Injuries: Seeking Compensation for Catastrophic Accidents
A catastrophic accident can change a person’s entire life in a single moment. If you or your loved one suffered a life-altering injury in a car crash, a slip and fall, medical negligence, or any other type of accident, it is imperative that you are able to secure the maximum available financial support. What… Read More »
Slip and Fall Claims in Commercial Settings: Business Liability
Slips, trips, and falls can cause serious injuries. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that more than one million people seek professional medical support for slip and fall accidents in the U.S. each year. Many of these types of accidents happen in commercial settings. In California, a business can be held legally responsible for… Read More »
Bike Accident Injuries: Your Rights and Legal Options
Were you hurt in a bicycle accident? Unfortunately, bike accidents can cause devastating or even catastrophic injuries. It is imperative that you know how to protect yourself. At the Law Offices of Andrew Ritholz, we advocate for injured victims. In this article, our Pasadena personal injury lawyer provides an overview of the risks bicyclists… Read More »
How to Maximize Your Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim
Accidents can happen at any time. They can leave victims dealing not only with physical and mental suffering, but also financial difficulties. Anyone in California has the legal right to file a personal injury claim if they were hurt as a result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence. To maximize your compensation, it is… Read More »
What Does California’s SB 447 Mean for Plaintiffs Seeking Damages?
A bill signed into law last year, SB 447, changed who can receive damages in California after a personal injury lawsuit. The new law brings California in line with many other states across the country, ensuring that injury victims and their loved ones receive the compensation that they deserve after an accident. At the… Read More »
Are California Roads Becoming More Deadly?
Despite increases in vehicle safety and improvements to infrastructure, there are still thousands of people across California who are injured and killed in auto accidents every year. With daily reports of serious auto accidents around the Pasadena area, people cannot help but wonder whether the California roads are becoming more deadly. According to the… Read More »
When are Punitive Damages Available in a California Personal Injury Claim?
Most personal injury claims are intended to compensate a victim in order to get them as close as possible to their state of being prior to an accident. However, in California the law allows for personal injury victims to collect additional compensation, known as punitive damages, in certain situations when the actions of those… Read More »
Seniors and Driving
Getting older comes with age-related physical and cognitive issues. One activity impacted by expected changes with aging is their ability to drive. Despite this, there is still an increase in licensed drivers over the age of 65 in the United States because it helps them stay mobile and independent. Unfortunately, CDC says more than… Read More »
Time Limits to Go to a Doctor after a Slip and Fall in Los Angeles
When most people think of a slip and fall accident in Los Angeles, they imagine a slapstick comedy routine involving a banana peel, or a simple accident that creates no long-term harm. However, a slip and fall has the potential to seriously injure an accident victim, and it is critical that slip and fall… Read More »
