Personal Injury Blog - Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell

How Do You Prove Pain and Suffering

January 16 2022

In addition to recovering monetary compensation for injuries sustained in an accident, such as soft tissue injuries, broken bones, or head injuries, accident victims might also recover pain and suffering damages. Pain and suffering are a type of noneconomic damage that an accident victim could recover in a personal injury case. However, in many cases, …

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The Orange County Motorcycle Accident Attorney You Need

January 12 2022

In California, there are about 12,000 injury accidents a year involving motorcycles. The most common cause for a motorcycle accident is when they’re going straight, and a vehicle turns left in front of them. This is very hard for the motorcyclist to avoid that accident. Oftentimes they must lay the bike down or crash into …

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The Orange County Wrongful Death Attorney That Gets Results

January 05 2022

Under California law, the decedent’s spouse, the decedent’s children, and the decedent’s domestic partner can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death. If there’s no line of descent, then parents and stepchildren can bring a wrongful death action if they’re being financially supported by the decedent at the time of his death. Can I sue on …

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Does Uber Compensate for Accidents?

January 03 2022

Uber is one of several ridesharing companies that is especially popular in big cities among tourists and locals alike. People rely upon ridesharing companies to get them where they need to be quickly, cheaply, and efficiently. However, with more ridesharing vehicles on the road comes the possibility of an increased number of traffic accidents involving …

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Common Causes of E-bike Accidents

December 28 2021

Electric bikes, which are commonly called E-bikes, mopeds, or motorized bikes, are increasingly becoming more common throughout the State of California. However, with the prevalence of these electric bicycles comes the possibility of additional accidents – especially with pedestrians. Pedestrians are at risk, in part, because electric bikes can travel at high rates of speed. …

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An Orange County Dog Bite Attorney That Doesn’t Roll Over

December 28 2021

An owner of a dog is strictly liable for the dog’s bite. That means if the dog bites you, there’s really no defense unless you were trespassing and being in an area where you shouldn’t be, or you were antagonizing the animal. If your dog bites somebody, then yes, you can be sued. The law …

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The Best Orange County Product Liability Attorney For Your Team

December 21 2021

Product liability is basically being injured by a product that you purchased, essentially a defective product. And those can come in lots of different ways. But the three main ways are a defective design of the product, a defective manufacturer of the product, or a defective marketing of the product. In a design defect case, …

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Pedestrians and E-bike Accidents

December 18 2021

E-bikes, or electric bikes, are becoming increasingly common in California – especially in Santa Monica and along boardwalks and beaches that are located throughout the western part of the state. However, these vehicles do not come without their share of dangers. Specifically, E-bikes and pedestrians usually do not mix together well. These bikes move at …

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Need An Orange County Bike Accident Attorney? Watch This

December 14 2021

The most common causes for bicycle accidents are vehicles that are inattentive, not paying attention, get too close to the bicyclist, clip the bicyclist. Other reasons for cycle accidents are roadway hazards, such as potholes, debris left in the roadway. If you’re injured while cycling and it’s due to the fault of somebody else, do …

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What are California Laws Regarding E-bikes?

December 09 2021

Electric bikes – which are commonly known as E-bikes – have become increasingly popular in Santa Monica and other coastal regions around California. This is largely because of their easy availability, efficiency, and speed. However, these vehicles can also be dangerous under certain circumstances. This is especially true if operators do not drive in a …

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Your Orange County Car Accident Attorney When Results Matter Most

December 07 2021

So what should I do immediately after car accident? Assuming you can, move your vehicle to a safe place, call the police to get an accident report, exchange information with the at fault driver, take a few pictures if possible and seek medical treatment right away, assuming you’re injured. Once you’ve done those things, contact …

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What Is the Personal Injury Claims Process in California?

December 02 2021

If you suffered an accidental injury and someone else was to blame, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. One way to get a check for your injuries is to go through the responsible party’s insurance company. Here is how the insurance claims process works in California. Contact and Retain an Experienced Lawyer The …

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