If someone else’s careless or reckless actions gave you an injury, you may be able to hold that person or party financially responsible for your medical bills and other losses. Most personal injury claims in California end at the insurance stage with settlement agreements, meaning they do not go to trial. If an insurance carrier …
California’s Pure Comparative Negligence Law
Many accidents do not only involve the fault of one party. In some cases, two or more defendants share the blame for a plaintiff’s injuries. In others, the plaintiff shares the fault for his or her own accident and injury. In this scenario, the plaintiff may or may not be barred from financial recovery depending …
Common Defenses Against Personal Injury Claims
If you wish to pursue compensation for an injury in California, be prepared for the defendant to use one or more defense strategies to try to avoid liability. The civil justice system works by giving both parties a chance to state their sides of the case. If the case goes before a judge or jury, …
What the Future Could Look Like for Paraplegics
In the last thirty years there have been many advancements in technology geared towards spinal cord injuries. What do the next thirty years have in store?
5 Most Common Summertime Injuries
Summertime is one of the most active times of the year for people of all ages. The long, sunny days and warm weather invite everyone to try activities not possible in the winter months. For this reason, summertime is one of the busiest seasons for accident related injuries, especially in tourist towns.