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Are Some Dog Breeds Excluded from Insurance Policies?

August 6, 2015 by

Dog bites can cause disfigurement and permanent injuries.  A bite can have emotional ramifications for victims who may re-live the attack.  Children can be especially susceptible to physical and emotional injuries, including permanent scarring, as a result of a bite incident with a canine.  Dog owners can be held responsible for all losses victims experience, with California law imposing strict responsibilities on dog owners. In most cases, homeowners or renters insurance … [Read more...]

Electrical Injuries and Electrocution on the Job

August 5, 2015 by

According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, approximately 4,000 people are injured on the job each year due to electrical hazards, and 400 people die from those injuries. That means, on average, more than one American worker dies from electric shock each day, making electrocution the fifth leading cause of workplace fatalities. Electrical injuries cost over $4 billion a year in economic losses, and cause electrical accident victims serious, painful, long term injuries or … [Read more...]

Why Do You Need an Attorney to Handle Your Auto Accident Case?

August 4, 2015 by

In 2012, 36 percent of people who made a personal injury claim after a car accident had a lawyer representing them in their case.  This number, from the Insurance Research Council, indicates a dramatic shift in the number of auto accident victims people who hire a lawyer when seeking compensation for their injuries.  More than double the number of people hired lawyers for personal injury claims after car accidents in 2012 than hired attorneys for claims in 1977.   The search also … [Read more...]

Free Report: California Pre-Trial Discovery and Depositions

August 3, 2015 by

When you file a lawsuit, the period between filing the case and presenting your case in court is very important. During this time period, you must conduct an investigation, obtain evidence, and put together compelling legal and factual arguments to convince the judge or jury to side with you in trial. The process of gathering and obtaining evidence and interviewing witnesses is called discovery.  The California Civil Discovery Act provides details on how discovery works in civil lawsuits … [Read more...]

What is Causation and How Does It Apply to Injuries Claimed from An Accident?

July 30, 2015 by

Causation is an essential part of every civil tort lawsuit case. Whenever you file a case to recover compensation for injuries, you must prove causation. Causation must be proved in claims based on negligence, where you assert a defendant was unreasonably careless. Causation must also be proved in strict liability claims and in civil cases based on intentional wrongdoing. What Does Causation Mean in a Long Beach Injury Claim? In the simplest terms, causation in injury claims means … [Read more...]

Civil Lawsuits for Sexual Abuse

July 29, 2015 by

In 2005, famous comedian Bill Cosby testified in a civil lawsuit brought against him by a former employee of Temple University.  The civil lawsuit arose out of claims that Cosby tricked the plaintiff into taking drugs and then subsequently sexually assaulted her. In Cosby’s testimony, he admitted that he had obtained seven prescriptions for Quaaludes in the 1970s and that he had thought about using the drugs on women who he wanted to engage in sexual behavior.  While he did not admit to giving … [Read more...]

Who is Legally Entitled to Make Medical Decisions for a Brain Injury Victim?

July 28, 2015 by

Brain injuries can result in a concussion and loss of consciousness. A brain injury victim may suffer permanent cognitive impairments and loss of function.  As a result of the nature of brain injuries,  victims who sustain this type of injury often lack the capacity to make medical decisions on their own behalf. When a victim can no longer understand the risks and benefits of medical treatment, or can no longer communicate his wishes about medical treatment, someone else will need … [Read more...]

Why Do Some Automobile Cases in California Settle While Others Go to Trial?

July 27, 2015 by

  In a perfect world, the person responsible for your injuries would have sufficient insurance to cover all your damages, and the insurance company would be willing to settle your case for a fair and just amount. The fact is we do not live in a perfect world. We live in a world where insurance companies fight over even the smallest and most justifiable cases in order to protect their profits. We live in a world where insurance adjusters use tactics designed to entice accident victims to … [Read more...]

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Injured by a Product?

July 23, 2015 by

You have the right to expect all the products you use are reasonably safe and will function for their intended use.  You also have the right to expect that you will be warned of significant dangers and hazards of any product you buy.  California Civil Code Sections 1792-1795.8 outline many of the responsibilities of manufacturers.  For example, California law makes clear that there is an implied warranty of merchantability and fitness; the a product you purchase will … [Read more...]

Child Injuries in Unsecured Swimming Pools

July 22, 2015 by

The California Swimming Pool Safety Act establishes rules for securing swimming pools to prevent drowning accidents.  Swimming pools are considered an attractive nuisance, which means they can entice children or trespassers onto a property and can be dangerous to those trespassers.  Because of the significant risk, a pool presents to children, homeowners and other property owners with pools must ensure they are following all safety regulations and taking appropriate precautions to prevent … [Read more...]