Personal Injury Blog

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

It is never easy to lose a loved one – especially if they died in an accident that was preventable. When fatal accidents occur because of someone else’s error, omission, or intentional act, you and other surviving family members may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim seeking various damages. Although no amount of money can ever bring back a lost loved one, favorable wrongful death damages can bring about a sense of closure

In both marked and unmarked crosswalks, California pedestrians have the legal right of way. When a driver approaches a designated crosswalk, they must reduce their speed, take the proper precautions, and watch out for pedestrians. When they fail to do so and a pedestrian accident occurs, the injured pedestrian can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If you or someone you care about suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, it

Whenever a dog bites or attacks a person, serious injuries can result. In some instances, the bite victim may be able to hold the dog owner responsible for their injuries and damages. If you or someone you love is the victim of a dog bite attack, you have legal options available to you. In addition to seeking prompt medical treatment after the incident, you should contact a knowledgeable Orange County dog bite lawyer in your