A bar fight is generally depicted on the television and in the movies with the protagonist physically confronting a group of assailants. They rarely depict the reality of the financial pain that is suffered by the victims due to getting injured in the bar fight.With thousands of bars and nightclubs operating in California that serve alcohol, the possibilities of a brawl happening are high. If you have been injured due to a bar fight, you have the legal option to collect compensation from the guilty party for your injuries.But who should you sue...Continue Reading...
Most motorcycle riders are aware of the importance of wearing a helmet, especially in the event of a motorcycle crash. It’s important that you understand the laws surrounding helmets, as well.In California, all motorcyclists are required to wear helmets that meet federal safety standards. In fact, California is what’s known as a universal helmet law state, meaning everyone on a motorcycle—regardless of age—must wear a helmet.Helmets for Drivers and Passengers on MotorcyclesIn California, both drivers and passengers must...Continue Reading...
The Orange County Register published an article on October 8, 2017 discussing a two-car crash in Santa Ana that occurred earlier that Sunday morning around 2:56 a.m. Both cars reportedly crashed at the intersection of Edinger Avenue and Main Street with the wreckage winding up on the front porch of a home causing an extensive amount of structural damage. There was also a significant amount of damage done to both cars. Three people were taken to the Orange County Global Medical Center, one being in critical condition.Car crashes can be without...Continue Reading...
Premise liability accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Premise liability happens when a property is defective or dangerous; and this can occur inside or outside a property.Accidents that happen inside or outside of stores, homes, parks, public transport, offices or on city streets can lead to premise liability cases. One of the most common premise liability cases involves landlords who are sued for poorly maintained properties.In California, an individual injured thanks to the neglect of an owner's property management may be able...Continue Reading...
An accident that causes serious injury can happen in any number of situations. You might be rear-ended at a stop light, or you might be hit by a speeding semi-truck driver as you attempt to merge onto the interstate.Who is to blame for the wreck? Can you hold that person financially responsible for your property damage and medical expenses? Negligence Laws and Accident CasesWhen you sue for damages caused by negligence, you must prove several things. First, you must demonstrate that the other party owed you a duty of care, and that they committed...Continue Reading...
The Hartford has recently been the target of a class action lawsuit from one of the premier bad faith insurance lawyers in the country, Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP and Consumer Watchdog. The original law lawsuit, available as a download here, saidConsumers purchase life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind to themselves, and financial support to their families when they die. The life insurance coverage at issue here is no exception. In fact, Plaintiff’s and class members’ life insurance coverage provides an extra layer of...Continue Reading...
Most every adult in California knows that a car accident, workplace mishap, or medical mistake that comes about because of another person’s careless actions can result in compensatory damages being awarded to him or her. However, personal injury lawsuits are not required to fall into these traditional categories. Any time one person is injured physically and/or financially as the result of another person’s actions, that injured person may be able to recover monetary damages for his or her losses. Top Three Unusual Personal...Continue Reading...
