What is a Personal Injury action? A personal injury action derives from any incident where an individual suffers fatal, physical and/or emotional injuries. Examples include car accidents, truck accident, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls caused by water, slippery substances or slippery floors, falling down stairs due to inadequate lighting; dog bites, burn injuries, electrocutions, food poisoning; or using defective products.
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Do I need to Hire a Lawyer to Handle My Personal Injury Claim or Can I Handle it Myself?
I have often been asked: “Do I really need a lawyer or can I handle my personal injury case on my own?” I can respond by quoting Abraham Lincoln, who once said: “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” But, I usually put it this way: “You wake up one morning with a nasty tooth ache. Now, you can go to your garage, pick up a pair of pliers and yank that tooth out, or you can call a dentist. Which one would you choose?” The same concept applies when it comes to handling a personal injury claim. Read more...
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Quick Guide on What To Do and Not To Do After a Car Accident
Getting into a car
accident is not your everyday event and no one likes or expects to get into a car
accident. Do you know what to do if you were involved in an accident
today? Well, here is a simple guideline on what to do and what not to do
after a car
accident. Read
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Laws and
Lawsuits Work FOR the People and Not Against Them
Greedy insurance companies (backed by big, powerful and
greedy corporations) have been fighting against the legal system, and
particularly against Plaintiffs and their attorneys for years, usually by
using propaganda ads and by sensationalizing single cases out of thousands
of legitimate claims and lawsuits. But have you ever given thought as to how
instrumental the legal field has been in improving our every day lives and
the activities which we all take for granted, and how many lives have been
saved by those improvements? Read
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What Is Joint and Several Liability In a Personal Injury Action, And Why Is It Important To You?
Joint and several liability, a very important part of personal injury actions, was created to protect the injured. Joint and several liability applies in situations when two or more defendants can be held responsible for plaintiff's injuries.
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Things To Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits
A personal injury lawsuit refers to any incident that results in physical and/or emotional injuries. Classic examples include vehicle accidents; slip and falls; construction site accidents; dog bites; burn injuries; food poisoning; or using defective products. In such lawsuits, you can recover past and future medical bills, property damage, past and future income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Read more...
What Makes a Successful Injury Case?
Injury cases generally fall under the main umbrella of laws called Torts, which is divided into sections such as negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. Accidents, whether it is a car accident, bus accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident or construction site accident, generally fall under negligence. Read more...
How To Win In a Premises Liability Action, Such As a Slip And Fall
Premises liability refers to personal injury claims asserted against a defendant who owns, possesses, or controls the premises when an injury occurs. Slip and falls in markets, restaurants, office or apartment buildings are classic examples of premises liability lawsuits. Read more...
Do You Still Have a Claim If You Are Injured In An Accident But Are Partially At Fault?
Early one morning, you are out for a jog. As you approach an intersection, you notice a 'no-walk' red traffic signal against you. There are no cars approaching on the horizon so you decide to keep jogging and enter the crosswalk against a 'no-walk' red traffic light. Read more...
Why It Is Important To Carry Uninsured Motorist Coverage
California law requires that all motorists carry automobile liability insurance. However, this law often gives motorists a false sense of security, resulting in motorists declining to carry uninsured motorist coverage which could come back and haunt them when an accident occurs. Here are some reasons why it is important to carry uninsured motorist coverage: Read more...
Who Can I Sue In Construction Site And Work Related Accidents?
California labor laws dictate if you are injured during the course and scope of your employment, your only remedy is to receive workers' compensation benefits. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Read more...
If You Have a Claim Against a Government Entity, You Better Act Fast
In California, if you have a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim against a non-government entity, you generally have two years to file a lawsuit. However, if you have a personal injury claim, wrongful death, or property claim against a government entity, your time frame to file a lawsuit is shorter. Read more...
What Are my Rights if I am Bitten by a Dog?
You are taking a walk one evening when a dog runs out of a residence and attacks you. What should you do? If bitten, you should clean the wound immediately, using soap and warm water. Try to remember the
dog's description, including breed, color and size. If the owner is identifiable, obtain all necessary information about him or her, including name, address and contact information. Read more...
What Are My Rights If I Was Injured While Riding The Bus, Transportation Van, Taxi, or Train?
What are your rights if you were injured while riding the bus, transportation van, taxicab, or the train? Buses that travel on predetermined routes, dial-a-ride buses and transportation vans, trains, businesses that operate taxicabs, and persons that operate airplanes are called common carriers. Read more...
GAP
Insurance may protect you if you finance or lease your vehicle
In California, motorists are required to carry liability insurance. However, there are many other types of insurance which, although not required, can protect you in case of an accident. Some of these are more readily known, such as uninsured motorist coverage. However, there are some less known coverages that may become important, especially if you finance or lease your vehicle, such as GAP insurance.
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