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How Cyclists Can Avoid Accidents

Bicyclists are at an increased risk of getting seriously hurt in a crash. Learn how you can avoid an accident while you’re cycling. In Southern California and Arizona, we are luckier than most — while most of the country is heading into cold weather, we have the...

Danger! Exploding E-Cigarettes Are Latest Hazard

E-cigarettes are not necessarily safer or healthier for you than traditional cigarettes — and their risk of explosion may actually make them even more dangerous. Joining hoverboards and cell phones, e-cigarettes are the latest technology to pose a severe danger from...

What To Do If Your Child Is In A School Bus Accident

If your son or daughter is hurt on the bus, you may be entitled to recover damages for their injuries. Across the country, school is well underway.  Many kids get to and from and school each day on a bus — which is often considered the safest way to transport kids. ...

What Exactly Is A Contingency Fee?

If you cannot afford an attorney, a contingency fee arrangement can help you receive compensation for your injuries. If you’ve been in an accident, you are likely feeling overwhelmed.  Between pain and suffering, lost wages and mounting bills, chances are good that...

Why You Need a Lawyer In a Personal Injury Case

There are many technical and procedural hurdles that will need to be handled in a personal injury lawsuit.  That’s why it is a good idea to hire a skilled personal injury lawyer to handle your claim. In any given personal injury case, there are deadlines to meet,...

When Could A Passenger Be Responsible For An Accident?

Passengers who encourage reckless driving could be liable for any injuries that their actions cause. If you’ve been in a car accident caused by another person, you probably think that the only person responsible for your injuries is the other driver. But in some...

This Halloween, Be Careful In Haunted Houses

Being scared in a haunted house can be fun — but if you’re injured running away from a fright, your ability to sue may be limited. If you’re like many Americans, Halloween is the time to take advantage of all things scary — like haunted houses and horror movies. ...

Can I sue a company if their employee crashes their vehicle into mine?

Employers whose workers drive negligently and cause accidents may be on the hook for any injuries that their employees cause. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, you may be able to file a claim against the driver of the other car.  But if that driver was in a...

How Insurance Companies Try to Avoid Paying You

Learn the most common ways that insurance companies try to get out of paying you. If you have been injured in an accident, you may think that the best way to get paid is to work directly with the insurance company. After all, the other person has insurance for a...

What Is Proximate Cause?

If a person’s negligence was the direct (or proximate) cause of your injury, then you may be able to receive compensation. The process of filing a personal injury lawsuit can be complicated.  How do you know if you even have a claim against another person?  While the...