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Proving Fault in Stair Accidents

Premises Liability | August 9, 2022

Stairs are everywhere, and they can lead to significant injuries if they are hazardous or defective. There are various ways that stairs can be dangerous for individuals. However, if an individual does sustain an injury on defective or hazardous stairs, they will have to prove fault in order to recover compensation from the property owner…

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What If You Slip and Fall on Government Property?

personal injury | August 9, 2022

Government properties are all over the place, and you likely enter government properties without even realizing it. Yes, this includes the obvious places like courthouses, the DMV, tax offices, and police departments. However, other places, like public parks, public swimming pools, and school buildings, are also government property. If you sustain a slip and fall…

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Can a Spinal Cord Injury Be Repaired?

injuries | July 29, 2022

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, and they can occur in a wide variety of ways. When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, it can range in severity. Incomplete spinal cord injuries can lead to partial paralysis, though complete spinal cord injuries often cause permanent paralysis below the site of the entry. Here, we…

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What is Dram Shop Liability?

compensation,Drunk Driving Accidents | June 29, 2022

When most people think of drunk driving accidents, they think of liability falling squarely on the impaired driver. However, there are times when other parties can be held responsible for a drunk driver’s actions. This can include servers, store owners, and any other person who supplies alcohol to the individual in question. Here, we want…

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Proving Wrongful Death in a Civil Case

wrongful death | June 14, 2022

Anytime a person loses their life due to the intentional or negligent actions of another individual or entity in California, the family members of the deceased may be able to file a civil wrongful death claim in court. This is separate from a criminal action that an individual may face for the death, which is…

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What is a “No Contact” Motorcycle Accident?

Motorcycle Accidents | May 27, 2022

When most people think of motorcycle accidents, they picture incidents involving collisions with larger vehicles on the roadway. However, it is certainly possible for motorcycle accidents to occur without the motorcyclist coming into contact with another vehicle or any object at all. That does not mean that another driver is not at fault. Here, we…

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What is a Truck’s Black Box?

truck accidents | May 23, 2022

If you or somebody you love has been injured in an accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of a commercial truck driver or trucking company, it is likely that you will be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, a successful claim revolves around gathering evidence, including the truck’s black box data….

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What Is a DOT-Recordable Accident?

Car Accidents,truck accidents | May 20, 2022

Accidents involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles can result in massive property damage and serious injuries. When a collision between traditional passenger vehicles and larger commercial trucks occurs, there will certainly be an investigation by law enforcement officials and insurance carriers. However, commercial truck accidents also involve other reporting requirements, as these are “DOT-recordable” incidents….

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Can I Recover Damages for Whiplash?

Car Accidents,compensation,injuries | May 16, 2022

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that individuals sustain when a vehicle accident occurs. Even though this injury is most commonly associated with rear-end accidents, it can occur in any type of vehicle accident. If you or somebody you love has sustained whiplash in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another…

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What Should I Ask Car Accident Witnesses?

Car Accidents | May 13, 2022

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident that caused property damage or injuries, you should be able to recover compensation. However, a successful personal injury claim after a vehicle accident revolves around gathering evidence. One key piece of evidence could be eyewitness statements. Here, we want to discuss…

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