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Proving Fault: What are the Four Elements of Negligence?

April 18 2021

How a reputable personal injury attorney or product liability lawyer determines fault and accountability is by proving that the defendant has been negligent. Negligence means that someone has failed to carry out a high standard of conduct, which results in harm or loss to another person. If proven in court, they may have to pay …

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How to Prove You are Not at Fault in a Car Accident: 3 Ways

April 16 2021

In California personal injury car accident cases, the accident victim has the burden of proving fault and damages. However, in some instances, the driver who caused your accident will try and turn the tables in an attempt to demonstrate that you caused or contributed to the accident. When that happens, there are several ways that …

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How Much Can I Sue for a Dog Bite? Two Determining Factors

April 13 2021

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 …

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Bike Accidents: Collisions with Cars at Intersections

April 10 2021

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 …

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Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell Secures $2.5 Million Settlement for Client

April 08 2021

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 …

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Bicyclists and Hit and Run Drivers

April 06 2021

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 …

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How Much Can Someone Sue for in a Car Accident? Let’s Break It Down

April 05 2021

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 …

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Two Reasons Why You Should File a Dog Bite Lawsuit

April 01 2021

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 …

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Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell Secures $500k Settlement for Client

March 25 2021

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 …

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Determining Future Losses From a Head or Brain Injury

March 18 2021

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 …

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Brent W. Caldwell from Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, Has Been Selected to the 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List

March 08 2021

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 …

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Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell Celebrates 15th Anniversary

March 02 2021

March 2nd, 2021 will mark the 15th Anniversary of Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell. Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell has, in those 15 years, established itself as the leading Orange County personal injury law firm representing accident victims and saving them from being cheated by insurance companies. With more than a decade of …

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