Criminal injury law provides a way for an injured party to be compensated after another party’s negligence or act caused harm to the plaintiff.Although there are many ways that responsibility for the harm can be proven, there are also a multitude of ways that the injury can happen.In this article, we’ll list some of the most common types of claims, and some examples of each.Auto accident injuriesInjury claims that involve automobile accidents are common. In 2015, injuries from automobile accidents were the second leading cause of emergency...Continue Reading...
Most personal injury claims are the result of a person acting negligently. Negligence occurs when a person fails to act as a reasonably prudent person would act in a given set of circumstances, and when those actions cause harm to another person. The harmed person must be someone that the negligent person owed a duty to, but this is often rather broad. For instance, in car accident cases, a driver owes a duty to drive reasonably, and that duty is owed to all other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and basically anyone who is in the vicinity. In...Continue Reading...
When a person dies due to the negligence of another, the victim’s survivors may have the opportunity to bring forth a wrongful death claim against the liable party. When the victim’s survivors seek to bring forward a claim for the wrongful death, the suit seeks restitution for their sudden loss, any loss of income they benefited from the victim, funeral costs, and the unfortunate loss of companionship.Wrongful death claims can be complex and even stressful to plan and carry out. If you or someone you know looks to file a wrongful...Continue Reading...
Accidents happen daily. Whether it involves you tripping over your own shoelaces or being in a car crash caused by another person texting while driving, an accident can happen anytime, anywhere, no matter how careful you are. When accidents happen, if you are physically injured or your vehicle is damaged, it is important to know against whom you can bring a claim and what these claims are called. If you or a loved one has been in an auto accident due to the negligence of another, it is invaluable to contact an experienced California personal...Continue Reading...
