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How Hard Is it to Prove Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a complex practice area with statutes and rules that differ from other types of civil claims. Legal matters concerning the medical field often require experts to testify on behalf of each party. They can also involve unique laws, such as deadlines to file and compensation limits. In addition, medical malpractice claims in… read more
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out in California?
Wrongful death settlements can reimburse a grieving family for financial losses related to a loved one’s death, including funeral bills and medical expenses. Receiving a wrongful death settlement is similar to the process of a personal injury claim in California, with a few key differences. Understanding how wrongful death settlements work could help prepare you… read more
New Study: The Most Dangerous Intersections in Sacramento
From 2013-2017, there were over 26,000 motor vehicle crashes in the city of Sacramento. Of these crashes, 5,517 occurred at intersections. Considering motor vehicle accidents in Sacramento are the majority of the cases our law firm handles, we wanted to conduct an analysis to which of the city’s intersections pose the highest risk to drivers. Where… read more
5 Factors That Could Affect Accident Cases in CA
California personal injury accidents happen every day. Car crashes, slip and falls, dog attacks, workplace accidents, and other incidents cause thousands of personal injuries and wrongful deaths each year. Civil laws offer a remedy to victims of personal injury accidents: claims to damages. Filing an injury claim against an at-fault party could result in financial… read more
What Are Semi-Truck Black Boxes?
If you get into an accident with a semi-truck, the preservation and collection of evidence will be two key tasks for your personal injury or wrongful death claim. Any evidence available of the truck driver or trucking company’s negligence could help you prove your case and receive a fair financial award for your damages. One… read more
Are Punitive Damages Available in California Lawsuits?
Receiving compensation for a personal injury in California takes filing a claim for the full amount of your losses. Your insurance claim and/or personal injury lawsuit should list all the economic and noneconomic losses you suffered in the accident, along with a reasonable settlement demand. These are your compensatory damages. Punitive damages are a different… read more
What Are Car Accident Release Forms?
It can be difficult to protect your rights as a car accident victim. After your crash, multiple parties may try to contact you: your insurance company, the claims adjuster of the other driver’s insurance company, bill collectors and investigators. Be careful what you say to others after an accident, as well as what forms you… read more
Can You Get Whiplash From a Low-Speed Crash?
It does not take a high-speed or catastrophic collision to suffer a serious personal injury such as whiplash. The sensitive muscles, tendons and ligaments in the neck can tear or sustain damage in a low-speed crash if the head and neck move the wrong way. A whiplash injury could be serious enough to require medical… read more
Can Wildfires Still Happen During the Winter in CA?
Every year, thousands of wildfires ravage California, causing numerous injuries and deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. So far in 2019, the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection has recorded 5,637 wildfires. Colder weather during the winter months in California does not eliminate the risk of wildfires. As a resident, you must… read more
What Are Appeals and How Do They Work?
An appeal is a legal process in which the losing party in a case asks a different court to rehear the case and reconsider the original decision. Once a trial court comes to a decision, the party that lost may bring an appeal with the appellate court. This court has the power to overrule the… read more
