We have thousands of scooter users here in coastal California and it’s easy to see why. Scooters are fuel-efficient, cost-effective, good for the Earth, and fun to ride. In fact, many of us at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers use scooters frequently! But the fun comes to an abrupt end when someone hits you and […]
Achoo! Have you ever driven while sneezing and sniffling? It might surprise you to realize that this is actually risky behavior. Driving while sick is one of the lesser-known causes of road accidents. If you cause a crash, your sickness can be considered a form of distracted driving or even drunk/drugged driving. All it takes […]
California has more than 3,000 fatal vehicle accidents every year plus thousands more nonfatal accidents. Although you might assume these crashes are spread across the state, some roads are much more accident-prone than others. When a road is curvy, congested, high-speed, poorly-lit, or heavily traveled, it’s more likely to have a high rate of accidents. […]
In the chaos of a California road accident, well-meaning people sometimes make a huge mistake: They move someone who may have a spinal cord injury. It might not seem like a big deal, but moving someone with spinal damage could have permanent, life-altering effects. Here’s why it’s important to be informed about spinal cord injuries. […]
After losing a loved one, you may be wondering whether you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against someone you feel is responsible for their death. In California, any person or company whose negligence causes a person’s death can be found liable. Let’s take a closer look at what this might mean for your situation. […]
After the tragic death of a loved one, it’s time to explore your legal options. If someone negligently caused your loved one’s death, you may have a case for legal action. In this situation, many people wonder how a survival action differs from a wrongful death case. Let’s take a closer look at each option […]
When you’ve already suffered the loss of a loved one, starting a wrongful death claim may seem a bit intimidating. You may be wondering how long the process will last and whether it will bring you more anguish. So let’s look at how long most wrongful death cases take and what you can expect if […]
When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, it’s time to consider whether you have a wrongful death case. Although it’s difficult to contemplate taking legal action during a period of mourning, this is exactly why you need a wrongful death attorney. Here’s a closer look at the role a wrongful death attorney […]
Losing a loved one is almost unimaginably difficult. It shakes up your entire life, especially if you’ve lost your spouse or someone who helps run your household. But even as you’re coping with this loss, legal issues arise that need immediate attention. One of those issues is whether your loved one’s death was wrongful in […]
Many people don’t realize that a wrongful death action is quite different from a personal injury case. It’s not a claim on behalf of the deceased family member (like a survival action is). It’s a claim for yourself. This means you’ll have to prove your losses and show you’re entitled to compensation under the law. […]