Personal Injury Blog

When it comes to dog bites, the State of California uses the strict liability rule. Therefore, if you sustain an injury in a dog attack, including a bite injury, you do not have to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner. Rather, the dog owner is strictly liable for the attack and your injuries. The types and amounts of damages for which you may be eligible in a dog attack case depending upon

Even though bike accidents make up the minority of accidents on the road, they can account for some of the most severe injuries. In addition, a surprising number of them also occur at intersections. If you have had a collision with a car at an intersection or are curious about what would happen if you did, the following information may prove helpful. Preventing Bicycle Accidents at Intersections You may never be able to prevent every

Huntington Beach premises liability attorney Brent Caldwell of the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell recently represented an individual who suffered severe injuries when he fell from a ladder. The client ultimately received a $2,500,000 settlement for his injuries and losses. How the Injuries Happened The plaintiff in this case was working as an HVAC contractor in Irvine and reported to a commercial building for air conditioning maintenance. The plaintiff used the defendant’s ladder, which

Bicyclist hit and runs involve collisions between cyclists and vehicles where one party leaves the scene. It is a crime to leave the scene of an accident, and fines can be imposed for those who do. If you have been the victim of a hit and run accident involving your bicycle and another car, you may not know what to do next. Reading through this information below may give you the confidence you need to

The amount of money that someone can sue for in a car accident case depends on a variety of factors. First, it depends on the available insurance policy limits. Next, the amount for which you can sue depends on the nature and extent of your injuries, as well as the types of injuries you suffered in your accident. Usually, the more serious your injuries and extensive your medical treatment, the higher the potential value of

When a dog bites a human being, serious injuries can result and lead to serious losses. There is no disputing that some injuries resulting from a dog bite can last a lifetime. Even if a dog bite injury is not permanent, it could require a significant amount of medical treatment, including stitches, hospitalization, surgery, and physical therapy. In many dog bite cases, the dog owner’s homeowner insurance company is involved. While some insurance companies are

The Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell represents clients who suffer injuries due to the negligence of property and business owners. In a recent case, premises liability lawyer Brent Caldwell obtained a settlement of $500,000 for a client injured while visiting a trade show in Las Vegas. The plaintiff in the case was a florist who traveled to Las Vegas for an industry trade show. While stopping by the booth of another vendor and browsing

Did you know that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 2 million Americans suffer some kind of brain injury annually? These injuries can moderately or severely impact the victim’s physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functionalities. Any type of head trauma or skull fracture has the potential to cause a brain injury. When you suffer these injuries because of other people’s negligence, what legal recourse do you have for justice and reasonable compensation?

For over a decade, Americans have been hitching rides with Uber drivers. This modern and convenient service saw $57 billion in gross bookings in 2020 across 93 million users. Despite the pandemic, the company had nearly five billion trips and is valued at $46 billion. Even though Uber is highly convenient, good for the environment, reduces the temptation to drink and drive, and has many other benefits, it also has its drawbacks. One of these

Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell is proud to announce that one of its attorneys, Brent W. Caldwell, has been selected to the 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list. The selection comes in recognition of the meritorious legal services offered by the attorney in representing clients who come into the law firm. Brent. W. Caldwell is proud to be a part of no more than five percent of lawyers in the state selected by Super