Personal Injury
Federal officials are looking into the safety of e-cigarettes, not just from the perspective of its health impacts, but also because there have been reports nationwide of these devices exploding and catching fire, causing severe burn injuries, Healthline reports. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), between 2009 and 2016, there were at […]
Focus groups are a great resource attorneys can use when preparing for trial. They function much like a brainstorming session where the group learns about the case and the attorney’s approach, then offers feedback. Focus group sessions are more informal than a mock trial, and take much less time to prepare for and conduct. During […]
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. […]
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 […]
If you have been involved in an accident and are seeking compensation for your damages, you will likely be dealing with an insurance company. Whether you are suing an at-fault driver or a doctor, their insurance provider will likely be the one discussing settlement or opposing you at trial. The Motivation of the Insurance Adjuster […]
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. […]
After being involved in an accident where you were injured, it is imperative that you take the proper steps in reporting your accident and claims. When you are at the scene of the accident, start by seeking and needed medical help. If you are able to, talk with the police officer who is investigating it. […]
One of the most common phrases uttered by personal injury clients after an accident is “I am not the type of person to sue, but…” This is because most personal injury clients have never been injured in an accident before, nor do they know much about the personal injury claims process. After an accident, few […]
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 […]
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 […]