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Untimely wrongful death is the worst-case scenario for most families. These incidents are far too common. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for people under 45. In the wake of such disasters, a wrongful death claim is not on the to-do list for most families. But the stark fact is that these families… Continue reading Understanding Wrongful Death Claim: Causes, Responsibilities, and How to Build a Case!
Many states, not including California, are no-fault insurance states. The claims filing process in these states is very different from the system in California. If you recently moved to California from Massachusetts, Kansas, New Jersey, or any other no-fault state, you’re in for a surprise if you’re in a Car Accident. The Golden State is… Continue reading How to File an Insurance Claim Against the Other Driver
It’s worth getting an attorney for a car accident because insurance companies pay five times more money to victims with lawyers than victims without lawyers. A quick check of the math confirms that hiring a lawyer is worth it. If Sally has $10,000 in medical bills and negotiates her settlement, $10k is likely all she’ll… Continue reading Is It Worth Getting an Attorney for a Car Accident?
The stunning and difficult-to-explain decline in the plaintiffs’ trial-winning percentage greatly affects personal injury claims. In the olden days, victims won about 75 percent of jury trials. So, during pretrial settlement negotiations, they made “take it or leave it” settlement offers, which, in most cases, insurance companies accepted. Now, the plaintiffs’ winning percentage is only… Continue reading What Happens in Personal Injury Claims?
Accident injury law and the house rules at a Pottery Barn rest on the same basic principle: You break it, you buy it. We all make mistakes and should accept responsibility for them. At a store, accepting responsibility means paying for the designed coffee mug that was dropped. Following an accident, accepting responsibility means paying… Continue reading All You Need to Know About Accident, Injury & Compensation in Southern California!
In a nutshell, the best personal injury attorney obtains vastly higher settlements for accident victims. Much to the chagrin of insurance companies, the average attorney-guided settlement is over three times higher than the average nonlawyer-guided settlement. Compensation in a personal injury case usually includes money for economic losses, such as medical bills, and noneconomic losses, such as… Continue reading What Can the Best Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?
Fatal turboprop planes and business jet crashes in the United States doubled during 2021, according to a recent report. The number of fatalities increased almost as much, from eighteen to forty-six. Six aircraft manufacturers built all the planes involved in all these crashes. Investigators often rely on information from a black box flight data recorder to determine… Continue reading Small Plane Crashes Increase Dramatically in 2021
First and foremost, settlements end cases earlier. Most people file legal actions so they can move on with their lives. Additionally, an out-of-court settlement gives a victim more control over the outcome. No one likes it when a stranger dictates terms in an important matter, even if that stranger wears a judicial robe. Finally, according… Continue reading Reasons to Out-of-Court Settlements for Bicycle Accident Claims in California!
Our longtime colleague, who practiced personal injury law for fifty years and was practically a household name in Los Angeles, was 75. The personal injury attorney, who started his Long Beach-based law practice in 1974, was one of the first lawyers to use mass marketing techniques, including television ads. Those ads made him something of… Continue reading RIP Larry Parker, the ‘We’ll Fight for You’ Guy
As is usually the case in legal actions, the answer to this question is yes with an if. Workers’ compensation covers emotional distress as a standalone injury if the victim meets all requirements set forth below. Workers’ Compensation in California also covers emotional distress related to a physical injury, such as anxiety, depression, or Post… Continue reading Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Emotional Distress in California?
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