What Are the 3 Elements of Standing to Sue?

You can typically pursue compensation for medical bills and other losses if another party’s negligence harmed you. The process of seeking compensation often begins by filing a claim to collect from a negligent party’s insurance. Ideally, an insurer will offer fair compensation, and the matter can be resolved outside of court. That doesn’t always happen. […] Read more

What To Do After a Car Accident in California

Hopefully, you will never be involved in a car accident. However, it’s important to be familiar with the steps you should take after a crash. This is particularly true in a state like California, which has a high car accident rate. You can minimize your chances of being involved in a car accident by practicing […] Read more

What is Contributory Fault?

Car accidents tend to be complicated. A lot of different factors can cause an accident to happen. Let’s say that John and Joe are driving toward each other on the same road. John is texting, so he’s not really paying attention. Joe is in a rush, so he’s driving about 10 MPH over the posted […] Read more

Understanding Out of State Workers’ Compensation Claims

You live in California and work in management for a major construction company. Your company is thinking about taking jobs outside of California. They send you to Georgia to take a look at a potential job in Atlanta. When you arrive in Atlanta, you put on your hard hat and accompany the project manager around […] Read more

Whether it’s a road, commercial building, or new residential high-rise, it seems like something in Los Angeles is always under construction. Land in the area is seemingly always under renovation. These construction projects supply a lot of jobs to laborers in the greater Los Angeles area. However, these jobs are among the most dangerous a […] Read more

Whether you’re on a business trip or vacation, there will be times when you leave the state of California. Unless you rely on public transportation or Ubers to get around, you’ll probably be driving yourself. Even though you might be extremely cautious, it’s still possible to get into a car accident. You’re sharing the road […] Read more

A car accident or truck accident can wreak havoc on the injured victim’s body. The force of a collision can cause serious damage from head to toe. In serious crashes, the victims are usually rushed to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. In more minor accidents, injuries may not be as obvious. Many car accident […] Read more

Common Back Injuries After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be devastating. The damages aren’t always limited to the vehicles involved. Often, the victims feel the impact on their health and experience severe pain, especially from back injuries. If you suffer a back injury and do not achieve full recovery, you may have to cope with ongoing pain, high medical costs, emotional […] Read more

After a car accident in Los Angeles, especially one resulting in injury, a lot of emphases is put on deciding which driver is at fault. Often overlooked are the passengers, who are almost never to blame for the accident, but often suffer significant injuries. If you are hurt in a car accident as a passenger, […] Read more

Can I Sue the City for Tripping Over Uneven Sidewalks?

With about 11,000 miles of sidewalk in Los Angeles, it is no surprise that the city can’t keep up with the repairs necessary to keep every block in good condition. L.A. sidewalks get a lot of wear and tear too, with thousands of pedestrians traversing the city on a daily basis. When a section of […] Read more