When a loved one dies because of an accident, their close relatives can claim loss of consortium, which is the emotional harm they suffer. This claim is attached to the victim’s personal injury lawsuit, not made on its own as a separate suit. In other words, the loss of consortium is a...
In California, vehicle owners share fault when a car accident happens. Find out how to get compensation for your injuries, even if you partially caused the collision.
Pulling off on the side of the road is fraught with danger. Last Friday, a pedestrian was struck and killed while changing a tire on his parked car. Find out what you can do to make sure you stay as safe as possible in an emergency.
Justice may be blind, but that doesn't mean the facts always serve justice. For example, you may be injured in a car accident where the "facts" seem to point to you being clearly at fault, but that doesn't mean you're not entitled to some compensation or shouldn't fight to receive it. In other...
Los Angeles traffic is legendary, and the severe risk of car accidents comes with all that congestion. Unfortunately, car wrecks in LA County are on the rise. The Los Angeles Times reports that 21% more people were killed in traffic collisions in 2021 than in 2020. The same article...
Car accidents are inconvenient at their best and devastating at their worst. If you've been involved in a car wreck in Los Angeles, you'll have a lot on your plate, including beginning the process of repairing the damage done to your vehicle. Most drivers haven't been in many accidents, and while...
Most people who need a lawyer can anticipate this need coming. In personal injury cases, however, the need for a lawyer arises from unforeseen circumstances. Those who've been hurt because of another's negligent or reckless behavior are entitled to recover damages from the wrongdoer, but the vict...
You could file an injury lawsuit if your airbags did not deploy during a car accident. Notably, you might sue multiple parties in such a situation, so you should consult an attorney to learn more about your legal options. While airbags are designed to deploy when accidents occur...
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...
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.