The concept of “negligence per se” is often used in California dog injury cases where the owner violated a specific statute, ordinance, or regulation that subsequently led to the injury. For example, let’s consider a situation where a city has an ordinance requiring all dogs to be on a leash while in public parks. If a dog owner violates this ordinance by allowing their dog to run free, and the dog knocks over and injures
When you or a loved one becomes a victim of a dog bite in California, you likely grapple with immediate questions. “How will I cover the medical expenses? Will I be compensated for my pain and suffering? How much can I expect from a dog bite settlement?” This blog post aims to shed light on these questions, focusing on the average settlement for a dog bite in California. Before we dive in, it’s important to
When an individual suffers injuries in an accident that results from another person or entity’s negligence, they may be eligible to file a California personal injury claim. In most instances, an accident victim files this claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. As soon as possible after suffering injuries in an accident, you should obtain medical treatment at a hospital emergency facility or an urgent care center. Next, you should talk with an experienced OC
A wrongful death occurs when an individual passes away due to someone else’s negligence, error, omission, or intentional act. When that happens, a surviving family member or the personal representative of the deceased individual’s estate may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim – or a lawsuit in the California court system – for various damages. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially if the loss resulted from another individual’s error or negligence.
In some car accident scenarios, it can be difficult – if not impossible – to determine exactly how the accident happened and who caused it. When that is the case, an accident victim or their lawyer may need to retain an accident reconstructionist, review a police report, or speak with eyewitnesses about how the accident occurred. If you suffered injuries in a car crash that resulted from another driver’s negligence, you should have experienced legal
Many people today maintain active social media profiles on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and other popular sites. However, accident victims must always be aware of what they post on these sites, especially when it pertains to their physical activities. Insurance companies and their adjusters regularly scrutinize accident victims’ social media profiles and online presence. If they uncover a post that can potentially hurt your case and limit your monetary payout, they will not hesitate to use
Highway hypnosis, otherwise known as “white line fever,” occurs when a driver “zones out” while operating their vehicle on long stretches of flat highway. When many drivers succumb to highway hypnosis, they are operating their vehicles at speeds of 65 miles per hour or greater. While commercial vehicle drivers, including operators of large trucks, tractor-trailers, big rigs, and 18-wheelers, are especially susceptible to highway hypnosis, passenger vehicle operators can also become “hypnotized” while behind the
Many people have a natural inclination to say, “I’m sorry,” to another driver following a car accident, even if they did not cause the accident themselves. However, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may consider this statement an admission of fault for the crash and use it against the accident victim at trial. Moreover, the insurance company may adamantly refuse to compensate the accident victim fairly – or offer them any monetary compensation at all –
Given the significant number of public roads throughout California, renovation and construction crews are typically busy throughout the entire year. While road improvements can be a good thing, work zones may create hazards when construction companies fail to follow the law. In fact, serious and deadly accidents can sometimes happen in these areas. Both roadway drivers and construction companies have to follow various laws and regulations in construction zones. When they violate their respective duties