What Is An Automobile Accident Claim Worth? by Michael Waks Several components determine the amount of compensation an automobile accident victim will receive. The best way to ensure an automobile accident victim receives the maximum possible compensation is by hiring a skilled car accident lawyer. … [Read more...]
One of the most misunderstood terms used by personal injury lawyers is "premises liability." Although people think it is interchangeable with slip and fall accidents, premises liability is actually the broader category that includes slip, trip and falls. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls account for over 1 million visits to the emergency room each year, so it is understandable that people are most familiar with that type of accident. Premises liability … [Read more...]
According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall accidents account for nearly nine million visits to emergency rooms, and are the third leading cause of accident related deaths each year. A slip and fall accident typically occurs when you least expect it and can result in severe, sometimes permanent, injury or wrongful death. When a slip and fall occurs as the result of the negligent, reckless or careless actions of another party, the person injured, or the family … [Read more...]
When people think of slip and fall accidents they generally picture someone sliding across a wet floor in a supermarket. That often happens, but there are many other kinds of slip, trip and fall accidents that occur everywhere from workplaces to amusement parks. They can also occur at a friend's home. A slip and fall accident is a personal injury accident that happens on someone else's property. A valid personal injury claim must first establish that … [Read more...]
If you have been unfortunate enough to have sustained an injury when you slipped, tripped and fell on someone else's property, you should know if you have a meritorious claim against someone or some entity for your damages. The laws relating to slip and fall accidents come under the umbrella of "Premises Liability" law. Many people erroneously believe if they are injured on someone else's property, the property owner's insurance company is automatically responsible to … [Read more...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury or TBI contributes to approximately 30% of all accident related deaths each year. Of the nearly 1.5 million head injuries that occur each year, TBI is the leading cause of disability in children and adults under the age of 45. A significant percentage of these injuries are the result of automobile accidents and slip and fall accidents. Defining Traumatic Brain Injury The brain controls every function of … [Read more...]
If you've ever been attacked or bitten by a dog, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 4.5 million people are victims of a dog bite each year. Nearly one of every five people bitten, 885,000 Americans, need medical treatment, and 27,000 of them require reconstructive surgery. California has the unfortunate distinction of being tied with North Carolina for the most dog bite related fatalities, mostly in San Diego County. How Serious … [Read more...]
An automobile accident is a traumatic event, and when the person who caused your injuries has minimal or no insurance to cover your damages, the event becomes even more traumatic. If you are involved in a serious accident, you expect your damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage, etc.) to be paid by the at-fault driver’s insurance. If; however, the at-fault driver does not have any, or enough, insurance coverage, you will need to be covered by your own uninsured or underinsured … [Read more...]
In personal injury cases, pain and suffering is the term used to define the emotional and physical pain caused by injuries a victim sustains in an accident. Pain and suffering damages assigns a monetary value to non-economic damages such as the physical pain, emotional distress, and the loss of the enjoyment of life a victim experiences as a result of an accident. California does not have a formula for calculating pain and suffering damages. While economic damages are easier to … [Read more...]
What Damages Can Be Recovered In Wrongful Death Lawsuits? by Michael Waks Under California law, certain surviving family members and dependents have the right to receive compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. … [Read more...]
