Category Archives: Personal Injury
Fighting a Cell Phone Ticket in California
In 2009, California becameone of many states to enact laws restricting the use of mobile phones, or cell phones, while operating a vehicle. The Three Laws: 1. Ban on Handheld Cell Phones The first law bans all drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating any kind of vehicle. 2. The Hands-free Cell Phone… Read More »
How Do I File A Wrongful Death Claim in California?
In California, a “wrongful death” occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. A wrongful death claim may arise out of a number of circumstances, including medical malpractice by a medical professional or hospital, automobile, boat and plane accidents, criminal behavior, and exposure to… Read More »
Can I Sue A Person Who Caused a Car Accident, Even if I Didn’t Hit Them?
Whenever another person or entity is legally at fault for an incident or event that causes anyone damage or injury, there may be grounds to sue under a valid legal claim. The most common claims in auto/car accident cases are for personal injury (medical expenses, absence from work, loss of ability or limb, etc.)… Read More »
A Dog Bit Me, Now What?
Much like a car accident, the most important step to take when bitten by a dog is to obtain the contact information for the dog and the owner. Obtaining this information may be vital to the treatment and recovery of the wound. Of course, being bitten by a dog can be very traumatic, but… Read More »
What Can I Do If I am Injured in a Public Transportation Accident?
Public transportation is used by many people to commute to and from work, for grocery shopping, running errands, playing tourist, or even as an alternative to driving in major cities where parking is difficult or expensive. People who plan on drinking may eschew driving to avoid a DUI charge. In any case, accidents do… Read More »
Recent Laws on Using Your Cell Phone While Driving
Use of cell phones while driving including dialing, talking, surfing the internet and texting are subject to and vary between state, city and county. Some studies confirm that banning cell phones has led to a reduced number of vehicular fatalities, while other show such a restriction had a negligible effect on the incidence of… Read More »
In California, If A Driver Hits Me While I am Jaywalking, Is He At Fault?
Jaywalking is the act of crossing the street while not on a designated crosswalk. As a pedestrian, you have a duty to exercise reasonable care and to be safe. Though jaywalking is illegal and is typically an infraction and a violation, it is not a criminal offense. If you fail to use an available… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit When I Have Been in an Auto Accident?
Being in an auto accident can present a confusing set of issues for you to consider. You have to deal with the property damage to your car, the possible denial of liability by the other party, dealing with your insurance company over medical expenses, the time you are losing from your work, medical treatment,… Read More »
Can I Sue Someone Who Caused an Accident Even If I Did Not Go to the Doctor Immediately?
If you were injured in an accident caused by the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person, you have the right to compensation from that person. In some cases, however, an injured victim does not always seek immediate medical attention. Can this jeopardize your right to compensation? Not all injury accidents produce immediate symptoms… Read More »
Can I Still Recover Money in an Auto Accident If The Other Person Was Not Insured?
If you suffered property damage or physical injury in an auto accident, you do have a right to claim compensation from the responsible party, regardless if the other person was insured or not. All vehicles on the roadways are required to be insured under the laws of each state but estimates are that about… Read More »
