Personal Injury

How Do Contingency Fees Work in a Personal Injury Case?

If you’ve been hurt in an accident and are already struggling financially, you may be wondering how you could afford an attorney to help you recover compensation for your losses. Legal services sound expensive. It’s understandable to be concerned about having to pay legal fees up front. At Demas Law Group, P.C., we don’t want […]

What Happens If You’re an Uber Passenger Involved in a Crash?

Millions of Americans use rideshare applications like Uber every day. While the explosive popularity of these services leads many to assume that they are always safe, people don’t always consider that rideshare drivers are just regular people with no specialized training or skill behind the wheel. This means that they are just as likely to […]

Northern California Wildfire Damage: How You May Be Able to Recover Compensation for Your Losses

At least 42 people were killed and at least 220,000 acres of land and nearly 9,000 structures were scorched in the wildfires that raged across Northern California earlier this fall, according to CNBC reports. The massive wildfires have displaced countless families and have caused severe devastation to their property and possessions. If you suffered property […]

The Staggering Cost of a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury is often a life-altering event in people’s lives. The effects of a brain injury usually last long after the injury has healed. The cost of treating and rehabilitating individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries can also be staggering making it challenging for families of these patients to continue to care […]

My Claim Was Denied

People purchase insurance for peace of mind. After an accident, we trust that our insurance policies will provide the money we need to cover our losses. We also hope that if someone else harms us, their insurance company will pay the compensation we deserve. Unfortunately, insurers deny payment for legitimate injury claims far too often. […]

Can a Bar Be Responsible for My Injuries?

If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident that was caused by another, you have grounds to seek compensation for your injuries from the at-fault party. The most obvious at-fault party is the drunk driver. However, in some cases you may also be able to seek compensation from the bar or establishment that […]

Same Sex Marriage and Loss of Consortium

In 2008, The California Supreme Court held that the current California statutes limiting marriage to only opposite-sex couples was a violation of the state constitutional rights of same-sex couples. They determined that they may not be used to preclude any same-sex couples from marrying. California is now one of 13 states that recognize same-sex marriage. […]

What is a CCP § 998 Offer?

CCP § 998 takes its name from the code section from which the offer derives: the California Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) § 998. A CCP § 998 offer is a type of settlement offer that encourages the settlement of disputes prior to arbitration or a trial. The offer provides incentives to the party receiving […]

How Will Self-Driving Cars Impact Personal Injury Law?

A Revolutionary Technology on the Horizon Ever since the motor vehicle was invented, the self-driving car has been a product of speculation rather than reality – up until now, that is. As we speak, so-called autonomous cars are being tested by Google in California and Nevada, and with very positive results. In the first 300,000 […]

Confidential Settlements in Personal Injury Claims

Confidentiality agreements, also known as non-disclosure policies, outlines confidential material or information that both parties wish to restrict access to by third parties. These agreements are a type of contract which two or more parties agree to that ensure certain information will remain confidential. In personal injury cases this can include the settlement amount or […]

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