Should I Sue After a Car Accident on Vacation?

car accident on vacation

When you’re on vacation, you just want to relax and let all your worries fade away. The fun comes to an abrupt end when you’re suddenly in a car accident during your getaway. In this situation, a tourist or out-of-state traveler needs legal representation just as much as a California native. You’ll need a local […]

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Who’s Liable if a Dog Bites Me When It’s With a Dog Sitter?

dog bite liability

Dog sitters and walkers are a huge help to millions of pet owners. These pet sitting services have seen an enormous 68% increase in use over the past 30 years! At the same time though, who is liable for a dog bite if that dog is in the care of a dog sitter? California has […]

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New Law Expands Non-Economic Damages in Survival Actions

New Law Expands Non-Economic Damages in Survival Actions

When someone in California is killed due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful act of another person, there are two causes of action that arise: A wrongful death lawsuit to compensate the survivors for their own economic and non-economic losses; and/or A survival action to compensate the estate for losses suffered by the decedent […]

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When Is Your Car a Total Loss After a Car Accident?

When Is Your Car a Total Loss After a Car Accident?

Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and our firm does NOT handle property damage cases unless they are associated with a serious injury claim. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able […]

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Are Drivers Who Eat and Drink While Driving Negligent?

Are Drivers Who Eat and Drink While Driving Negligent?

Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you have a serious injury claim and need legal representation, please contact us, but if need more information regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to […]

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E-Bike Injuries and Fatalities Spike in Orange County and Across California

E-Bike Injuries

E-bike accidents are on the rise across the nation and nowhere is the trend more obvious than right here in Southern California. This area has recently seen a sharp spike in severe e-bike injuries. In Orange County, e-bike accidents are up 500% since 2020. Particularly shocking is the fact that the number of severe accidents […]

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What Is the 3-Second Rule When Driving. Do I Have to Follow It?

What Is the 3-Second Rule When Driving and Do I Have to Follow It?

Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you have a serious injury claim and need legal representation, please contact us, but if need more information regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to […]

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Can Minors File Wrongful Death Claims in California?

Can Minors File Wrongful Death Claims in California?

It’s hard to imagine the anguish of being a minor child left behind after a parent’s wrongful death. Even as this young person struggles to accept the tragic loss of their loved one, other hardships also surface. The adult’s death puts the family’s finances in jeopardy, creating an additional burden of funeral expenses and burial […]

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Burn Injuries in Car Accidents: Causes and Compensation

Burn Injuries in Car Accidents: Causes and Compensation

Burn Injuries in Car Accidents: Causes and Compensation While burn injuries in car accidents are relatively rare, they’re devastating when they happen. Victims are left with severe and disfiguring injuries including physical scars and deep emotional wounds. On top of these struggles, the injured person also has expensive medical bills to manage. Burn trauma is […]

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Can I Be Held Liable if My Car Is Rear-Ended in California?

Can I Be Held Liable if My Car Is Rear-Ended in California?

You’ve probably heard that most of the time, a California driver who rear-ends another car is at fault for the crash. But what about the exceptions to “most”? Not all rear-end car accidents result in total liability for the rear driver. Sometimes the front driver is assigned partial or total responsibility. It might sound strange, […]

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