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Watch out for Drunk Drivers this Holiday Season

Just about everyone loves the holidays, and with good reason: there are so many opportunities to get together and celebrate with friends and family. From Thanksgiving to New Years, our evenings and weekends are punctuated by parties, dinners, and concerts. In addition to all of the delicious food, alcohol will be served at most of …

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Determining the Value of a California Car Accident Case

If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident, it’s likely that you have a lot on your mind. Between medical expenses, missed work, repair bills, and the discomfort associated with your injuries, the aftermath of a serious wreck is often stressful and difficult. With all of this going on, you’re probably concerned about how much …

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Concussions May Affect Women more than Men

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury from which millions of people suffer every year. There are a number of things that can cause TBIs, ranging from car accidents to head trauma in contact sports. Although concussions are relatively common, as with all traumatic brain injuries, it is important to treat every TBI …

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4 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Rights after a Motor Vehicle Accident

Imagine that you’re on your way to work, stopped at a red light, thinking about everything that you have to accomplish during the day. All of a sudden, another vehicle crashes into you. Based on the force of the impact, it’s obvious that they were distracted (probably texting) and didn’t see the red light or …

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Everyday Dangers – Slip & Fall Accidents

One of the most common causes of injury is slipping and falling. Whether trying to change a light bulb or simply walking across a wet floor, falls can cause serious injury. Every day, about 25,000 people have fall incidents. 21.3% of ER visits are due to slip and fall incidents annually. That’s 8.9 million ER …

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Should You Settle Your Car Accident Case?

The overwhelming majority of car accident cases are resolved by the victim and the at-fault driver’s insurance company coming to a settlement agreement. This means that the insurance company agrees to pay the victim a certain amount in return for the victim releasing the at-fault party and the insurance company from any future liability. This …

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Motorcycle Accidents Infographic

Motorcycle Accidents – what bikers need to know to stay safe.

4 Serious Injuries that You Can Sustain in a Slip and Fall

Any business or space open to the public has the duty to keep its premises free of tripping hazards. If you have slipped and fallen at a business, you may be able to recover for your injuries under California law.

Can You Hold Parents Liable for Bullying at School?

School bullying takes many forms, from name calling and harassment to internet and cyber bullying. In many cases, cyber bullying can be even worse than physical bullying because of the anonymit….

Kids with Special Needs May Require a Heightened Level of Supervision at School

For nine months out of the year, your children spend much of their time at school. It’s natural to be concerned about their safety and supervision while they’re there. In fact, school officials ….

Is California a Strict Liability State for Dog Bites?

In California, the law favors dog bite victims. In most situations, if a dog bites another person, the dog’s owner will responsible for the injuries stemming from the bite.

Can Apologizing after an Accident Ruin your Chances of Recovering Compensation?

After an accident, many people have the urge to apologize. While it may be good manners to apologize, it is not a good idea to do so from a legal perspective. Even a simple “I’m sorry” could be taken as an….