Category Archives: Personal Injury
5 Large Settlement Slip and Fall Cases
A slip and fall accident claim is part of premises liability law. This applies to an injury that occurs on private or public property as the result of a deliberate or negligent act that caused a hazardous or unreasonably dangerous condition that led to an injury. Different principles apply regarding the nature of the… Read More »
Someone Hit Me While Texting and Driving, Can I Sue?
Texting and driving is distracted driving and is illegal. While there are a number of states and jurisdictions that do not forbid hands-free cell phone use, there are 39 states along with the District of Columbia that outlaw text messaging while driving. Texting is another matter from talking on your cell phone since it… Read More »
If I Rear-End Someone Who Brake Checks Me, Am I at Fault?
We have all been in unfavorable driving situations, but what happens if you hit someone who slams on their brakes in front of you? Determining Fault Fault will usually be determined by the involved parties insurance companies who can assess something called “percentage of fault.” Unfortunately, more often than not, the fault will be… Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are part of premises liability law. This is an area of personal injury that uses negligence principles of standard of care, breach of the duty of care, causation and damages. Proof of liability in slip and fall cases can be more difficult than in other types of injury claims such… Read More »
Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts in California
A slip and fall is more technically called premises liability and is only part of this facet of personal injury law. Owners of private and commercial property, as well as owners of public property, have a duty or care to persons who are invited on the property or who come there to for a… Read More »
You May Be Driving Distracted and Not Even Know It
As car accidents are among the leading causes of death in the United States, many could be avoided if we eliminate driving while distracted. Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Culture Index reported that 80% of drivers believe driving… Read More »
Harmed in the Hospital, Should I Sue?
Although doctors and nurses are well trained, hospitals and medical care carry inherent risks that may result in being harmed by a hospital or their doctors and/or nurses. A medical malpractice lawyer could help you determine the best way to file your medical malpractice claim. If someone is an employee of a hospital, the… Read More »
Five Common Motorcycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Motorcyclists face different risks than typical vehicle drivers. Perhaps an obvious point, but one that has yet to impact significantly safer rider and driver trends in California. A common Pasadena motorcycle accident story: “The view of a motorcyclist and another vehicle driver became impeded by sun glare on the morning commute. The vehicle changed… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Statistics in Los Angeles
One of the more common reports in the offices of a motorcycle accident attorney: “The motorcycle was advancing straight ahead, the car made a left hand turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle. Crash.” It helps to start with a closer look at the trends and statistics of motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles, with… Read More »
California Law: Dangerous and Defective Highways
The United States has a network of roads that extend over four (4) million miles, and more than 2.6 million miles of that network is composed of paved roads maintained by the government. So it’s no surprise that there may be defects somewhere along these roadways at various times. Defects in California road conditions… Read More »
