Earlier this week, a man was killed inside a car wash in Escondido, California, when he exited his vehicle during the washing process and was trapped by the machinery. Can the family hold the car wash responsible for what happened? California is a pure comparative fault state. Comparative negl...
Poor roadway conditions, such as large potholes, could damage your vehicle, cause an accident, and even result in serious physical injuries. If you or a passenger in your car was injured due to dangerous road conditions, you could file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages. The city, county, state...
In most rear-end car accidents, the rear driver is held at fault, but not always. Liability sometimes falls on the lead driver, or another vehicle is liable for damages sustained by an injured driver. For example, the lead car driver might be at fault in a rear-end accident if they were negligent or driving recklessly....
Under California law, plaintiffs can recover lost wages in personal injury cases, which is the income they would have earned if they were not injured caused by someone’s wrongful act. Further, plaintiffs can also recover anticipated future income losses, commonly called “lost earning capacity.” A victim’s...
A defective tire accident in the state of California is a car collision that was caused by a faulty tire. A car tire can be defective due to a design or manufacturing defect, failing to provide proper warning of danger, or due to another person’s negligence. When manufacturers produce faulty tires, they put lives at risk.
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, the physical injuries can be severe and there is normally a long road to recovery. Further, the financial implications can also be overwhelming as you might be unable to work. If you sustained injuries in a California motorcycle accident that were...
Motor vehicle accidents in California are the primary cause for personal injury lawsuits each year as there are hundreds of thousands of people injured due to negligence of other drivers. Car collisions on the crowded California freeways cost victims a tremendous amount of money in medical...
There are some spinal cord injuries that cause permanent damage on the victim, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. There are also other spinal cord injuries that cause temporary disabilities and chronic pain resulting in overwhelming medical expenses and lost wages from work. If you have a spinal...
In the state of California, accident victims who have suffered scarring or disfigurement can be financially compensated for their injuries. Disfigurement and scarring can occur from many types of accidents, such as serious automobile collisions with flying shattered glass. Any type of burn injury is...
Train crashes are more common than most people think and many accidents occur when vehicles stall or were intentionally left on the railroad tracks. Often, locomotive operators get distracted or there are equipment problems. Other train crashes occur due to conflicting signals at road crossings ...
If you or a family member were involved in a Los Angeles motorcycle accident, it's highly likely you sustained some type of injury, however minor. In some cases, you might feel perfectly fine immediately after the accident, but several hours, days, or even weeks later, you could start feeling som...
Immediately after a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles, you will need to deal with several issues right away. You will have to handle all the issues with law enforcement at the scene of your motorcycle accident, seek medical treatment for any injuries you may have suffered, and deal with the issu...
In order to avoid car accidents on the heavily congested roads and highways in Los Angeles County, it's important for all vehicle drivers to obey California traffic laws. The California Vehicle Code (CVC) governs the rules and responsibilities of all drivers operating a car, truck, motorcycle or ...
On the crowded streets and highways in Los Angeles County, motorcycle accidents often leave victims with serious or catastrophic (link) injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are thousands of individuals hurt in motorcycle accidents every year. ...
There are a wide variety of reasons Los Angeles car accidents happen, including distracted or impaired driving. However, there is one cause that our car accident lawyers encounter more often than any other reason. It's also something that can be avoided. It's simply impatient drivers. We have all...
Most car accident lawsuits in Los Angeles County are based on the law of negligence. Negligence is also known as a civil wrong. It's a legal theory that is the primary basis for most auto accident lawsuits. If you have ever been involved in a car accident, it's highly likely you have heard the wo...
Just about any car accident in Los Angeles County is a traumatic event. From simple minor fender-benders to serious auto collisions, there is force involved when your car is struck by another vehicle. Yes, even minor fender benders can cause injuries, especially rear-end collisions. It's a fact t...
Driving on busy Los Angeles County roads and highways requires focus and your full attention. Distracted driving typically impacts all drivers from time to time and often carries harsh consequences. Just about anything can distract a driver. It's not uncommon for people to multitask while driving...
Car accidents are one of the main reasons causing chronic pain. Abrasions and cuts will eventually heal, but there are some injuries that will result in significant chronic pain that will impact a victim's life for a long time. There have been estimates that around 100 million people in the Unite...
There are not many worse feelings than those you will experience immediately after a car accident. Even if you are fortunate enough to not have sustained any injuries, it is normal to feel confusion, anxiety and stress. Right after the car accident, you don't even know if you will be making a cla...
Every year, there are thousands of car accidents throughout Los Angeles County. In many cases, these accidents result in physical and emotional damage to drivers and passengers. In just a matter of seconds, victims find themselves dealing with a severely damaged car, high medical expenses, missed...
Injury Justice Law Firm LLP are Los Angeles personal injury attorneys who represent clients in any type of personal injury claim. We provide aggressive legal representation for clients who have been hurt in accidents caused by the negligence of others. In many cases, victims of these incidents ex...
Basically, the term “damages” refers to the type of loss that an individual suffers. In California personal injury cases, typically there are losses sustained by someone in an accident. The state of California recognizes several types of damages in a personal injury claim. It's based on the conce...
In many car accident cases in Los Angeles County, people will often assume they don't need to file a police report, especially if they were involved in a minor car collision. A quick exchange of information with the other driver may seem like the best option immediately after the accident. You d...
In Los Angeles County, car accidents are far too common and often a serious matter. An almost immediate question that arises after a motor vehicle accident is…….who was at fault? The answer to this very critical question can have a tremendous impact on the parties involved in the collision. This ...
If you have been injured in an accident, our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys will protect your legal rights and help you recover compensation for your injuries. We are available 24/7 for your risk free initial consultation in Beverly Hills, Encino, Glendale, Hermosa Beach, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, Valencia and Ventura County areas.