Learn how airbags can cause chemical burns and other injuries Over the past few years, the devastating injuries caused by defective Takata airbags have gotten a lot of media attention and spurred numerous personal injury lawsuits. The most common type of injury in...
Learn what information police and other investigators look for and how this information can be used A car accident can take place in the blink of an eye. It is not at all uncommon for involved parties to be unaware of how exactly the accident happened and unable to...
Jury awarded both compensatory and punitive damages An Alameda County court recently ruled on a mesothelioma case, awarding $22 million in damages to the plaintiffs. The case was brought by the surviving family members of Richard Booker, a paint maker and tinter who...
Learn how the going and coming rule affects employer liability for accidents In most cases, employers are liable for any car accidents that their employees may cause while operating within the scope of their employment. For example, a trucking company would be liable...
Civil and criminal matters are separate, so you can and should pursue a personal injury case regardless of the existence or outcome of criminal charges. In some cases, causing an accident can expose the at-fault party to both civil and criminal actions. One common...
Learn about two possible mistakes attorney mistakes that could negatively impact your case Personal injury attorneys have many responsibilities when it comes to preparing claims, filing lawsuits, and representing the rights and interests of their clients in and out of...
Learn about your options for seeking compensation after an accident in a work zone Every year, an estimated 100,000 car accidents take place in work zones on America’s roadways. This is despite the fact that many work zones come with abundant signage warning motorists...
Learn how to preserve your right to compensation for whiplash injuries Whiplash is a very common type of car accident injury. It is most often caused by rear-end accidents, because the impact of this type of accident can cause the victim’s head to snap back and forth...
Learn why testing positive for marijuana doesn’t automatically prove liability for car accidents Since recreational marijuana use is no longer a criminal offense in California, more and more individuals are using marijuana and then getting behind the wheel. This...
Male on male and female on female sexual harassment can occur regardless of sexual orientation When most people think of sexual harassment, the scenario that immediately springs to mind is one person in a position of power (such as a manager, supervisor, movie...
