Unfortunately, dog attacks happen frequently in communities across California and the rest of the country. Nearly 90 million dogs live in homes in the U.S., and there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites reported each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. California has more dog bites than any other state, according to an […]
After a car accident, you may find yourself in shock, stressed, and confused. This is completely normal, especially after the adrenaline surge that comes with a sudden accident. The steps that you take in the immediate aftermath of an accident can have a significant impact on not only your health, but also on how much […]
After 24 years in practice, all of it spent defending public entity clients in civil litigation, and most of it spent as in-house counsel, it was time for a change. Though there was a certain comfort in listening to the low hum of the slow-turning wheels of bureaucracy, as time went on I found that […]
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident caused by someone else, you shouldn’t have to pay out of your own pocket for the losses you’ve suffered. Because medical bills and other expenses can quickly pile up – especially if you’ve been forced to miss significant time from work – you’ll naturally want to maximize […]
Car accidents are very stressful experiences. In the immediate aftermath, you may be unsure of what to do, who to talk to, what to say, where to go, and what information to collect. Try to remain as calm as possible and follow these steps to protect your health and your legal rights during your hospital […]
Since companies first introduced dockless electric scooters to city streets in summer 2018, some California residents have hailed them as an environmentally friendly, inexpensive, convenient, and fun way to get around. However, the increased use of scooters on streets, paths, and sidewalks has led to a noticeable uptick in emergency room visits. One San Francisco […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering how you’ll be able to afford to pay your medical bills and support yourself and your loved ones while you’re out of work. If someone else’s reckless or negligent actions were the cause of your injuries, you could file a personal injury claim to […]
Injuries to the knee are some of the most common injuries car accident victims suffer. Whether it is a fracture, a sprain, a dislocation, or tearing of the cartilage or ligaments, knee injuries can severely hinder your mobility and could impact your ability to work and enjoy life. If you suffered a knee injury in […]
Thousands of people lost their homes and everything they owned when a wild camp fire swept through Butte County neighborhoods earlier this month. Many people escaped with only their lives. Some weren’t so lucky – more than 45 people lost their lives in the wild camp fire. If the camp fire took the life of […]
When you’re hurt in an accident, you can usually tell the general location of the injury, but often cannot diagnose the exact injury type or extent without medical attention. Severe pain after an accident could be the sign of a fractured bone, or it may be the result of a soft tissue injury like a […]
