DIMINISHED VALUE OF VEHICLES
When a vehicle is damaged in a motor vehicle accident and subsequently repaired, the resale value of that damaged vehicle is likely reduced. Although we keep our vehicles longer now (due to increased...
View ArticleWHAT IS CALIFORNIA’S “GOOD SAMARITAN” LAW?
In the State of California, there is no duty requiring one person to assist another in an emergency situation. If an individual does determine to help another, the “Good Samaritan” Law states that...
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The Mystery of Loss of Consortium Damages
The majority of cases that are seen by attorneys representing plaintiffs involve injuries to a single party, usually, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or medical neglect at the...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do With a Defective Product?
It is a well-established legal principle that manufacturers who create and then distribute a dangerous or defective product that ends up causing injury to a customer may be ordered in a personal injury...
View ArticleIS THE EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES THAT OCCUR ON THE WAY TO OR FROM A...
An employer bears the risk of incurring compensability liability under the California Workers’ Compensation Act for an injury suffered in route to or from a medical appointment related to an existing...
View ArticleARE LAWSUIT SETTLEMENTS TAXABLE?
The simple answer to the question regarding the tax consequences of a settlement claim is it all depends on the nature of the settlement! Generally speaking, settlement money received from cases...
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Beware of flooded cars
If you are looking to buy a used car, you likely already know to be wary of purchasing used cars that have been in an accident. While most cars have been in a small fender-bender at some point or...
View ArticleExpert Fees May Be Recoverable Even if Multiple 998 Offers Served
Section 998 of the Code of Civil Procedure was enacted to encourage the settlement of lawsuits prior to trial. The statute accomplishes this purpose by providing for augmentation and withholding of the...
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Did your new small SUV pass the latest crash test?
If you look at California’s roads today, you’ll likely notice that small SUVs are becoming a popular vehicle of choice for many drivers. Currently, four crossover models are among the industry’s top...
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Driver in Fatal Venice Boardwalk Crash Arrested
You probably remember last month’s terrible car crash on the Boardwalk of Venice Beach, killing one person and injuring a dozen others. This tragic event, sadly, appears to not have been accident. The...
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NFL Workers’ Compensation Claims a Problem for California
The NFL is by far the most popular professional sports league in the United States today, with a continually growing fan base that is starting to stretch even beyond our nation’s borders....
View ArticleHow are Pedestrian Accidents Settled?
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the victim is not likely to walk away without a few cuts, bruises, and serious injuries. Vehicles are much larger, and much heavier than the human body, so any...
View ArticleDePuy to Pay Billions for Hip Replacement Failures
More than 8,000 plaintiffs across the United States have initiated claims/litigation against DePuy Orthopedics (“DePuy”) and others regarding hip replacement surgery from defective implants. The law...
View ArticleASBESTOS – AN OLD ENEMY STILL EXISTS!
For years, many individuals in our workforce worked around or in buildings where asbestos or asbestos products were present. This exposure was often associated with the construction industry – such...
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Driving in the Rain
Southern California is not getting lots of rain this winter season; but like any other weather condition, when it does rain, that rain has an effect on road conditions. Cooler weather and wet roads...
View ArticleSHOULD A BUSINESS OWNER ANTICIPATE CRIMINAL CONDUCT OF OTHERS?
Generally speaking, the owner of a business in the State of California that is open to the public must use reasonable care to protect its guests and patrons from another person’s harmful conduct on its...
View ArticlePedestrian Accident Law: Understanding Your Legal Options as a Victim
Any pedestrian runs the risk of suffering an unexpected injury as a result of being struck by a careless driver. If you or someone you know has been injured by a negligent driver, there may be an...
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