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How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
After an accident, you may wonder how much your personal injury claim is worth. Whomever hurt you should be held responsible and accountable for your harms and losses. They, or more likely their insurance company, will have to pay the value our community would place on your harms and losses. An injury accident attorney in…
Choosing a Safe Motorcycle Helmet
Any rider knows the thrill of riding a motorcycle on the open highway; however, most motorcyclists also understand the dangers of riding. Choosing proper riding equipment is essential to maintaining a safe presence on the road. When shopping for a jacket, gloves, goggles and, of course, a helmet, exercise caution and perform your due diligence…
Truck Accidents and Mechanical Failures
Many drivers feel uneasy around tractor-trailer trucks on the road. These 18-wheelers are inherently dangerous due to their large size, wide turns and huge blind spots. When mechanical failures and equipment deficiencies add to semi-trailer trucks’ already dangerous conditions, drivers everywhere are at serious risk. Commercial truck accident attorneys can help you and your family…
Buses: Common Carriers and the Law
As modes of public transportation, buses are considered “common carriers” under the law. Common carriers are regulated by a separate set of state and federal laws and usually have to take extra care in protecting their passengers. If you have been involved in a bus accident, you should hire California bus accident attorneys experienced in…
Wrongful Death Terms and Definitions
While grieving the loss of your loved one, the last thing on your mind may be filing a lawsuit. However, sometimes filing a wrongful death claim against whomever is responsible for killing your loved one may be a financial and/or emotional necessity. Wrongful death refers to an area of civil law that is distinct from…
Free Assistance for Airplane Crash Victims and Families
Airplane crashes often result in devastating consequences for those on board and sometimes for people on the ground. The emotional trauma from living through such a catastrophic event or losing a family member in a crash often lasts a lifetime. However, help is available. The Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act of 1996 requires the National…
Railroad Safety Failures
Public railroads help commuters and travelers get around with ease and convenience. Usually, passengers get from point A to point B without a hitch. However, when a train crashes or fails to operate properly, the results can be catastrophic. Passengers, motorists and unsuspecting pedestrians can be at risk when railroad safety features fail. California train…
Who is at Fault for My Defective Car?
After spending thousands of dollars on a car, you expect it to be safe to drive. You assume – reasonably – that the manufacturer and dealer have kept your safety in mind, constructing and selling a well-built and safe machine. However, unfortunately, this is not always the case. Defective cars and defective car parts are…
Premises Liability: Basic Duty of Care
Owners, leasees and those who otherwise control a property are required to provide safe and secure premises for visitors and tenants. This area of law is known as premises liability. According to California law, a person who owns, leases, occupies or controls a property is has a “basic duty of care.” Property owners are negligent…
Punitive Damages in a Drunk Driving Collision Lawsuit
Drunk drivers are very real dangers on the road. Far too many people continue to be seriously injured or killed by intoxicated drivers. Everyone knows it is very dangerous and that it should not be done. If you or someone you know has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, that driver may be…
