When it comes to personal injury claims in California, avoiding common mistakes can significantly impact the outcome of your case. To help you navigate through the legal complexities and maximize your chances of success, we have compiled a comprehensive guide to steer clear of these pitfalls. In this blog post, we will highlight some common mistakes to avoid in California personal injury claims,…
Preserving evidence is crucial for building a solid case regarding personal injury accidents. Whether you’ve been involved in a car accident, slip and fall incident, or any other type of personal injury accident in California, taking immediate action to preserve evidence can significantly impact the outcome of your case. This blog post will discuss the essential steps to keep evidence after a personal…
Each year, Americans spend roughly $13 trillion on consumer goods. Regardless of economic trends, which can fluctuate from year-to-year, we have to consistently buy products for use in our daily lives. We buy products for work, for leisure, for our homes, to live, etc. Americans expect that the goods they purchase will be free of defect or danger and perform as intended by…
Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular with people looking to get from place to place easily, quickly, and at a relatively reasonable cost. But with more people utilizing rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, car and pedestrian accidents have increased significantly in recent years. While studies have been mixed in terms of determining a definitive cause-and-effect relationship between rideshare popularity and an…
Gun ownership is prevalent in the United States, with a recent Pew Research Center study confirming that four-in-ten adults report that they live in a household with a gun. Furthermore, 30% of Americans say they personally own a firearm. With so many guns in homes and private residences throughout the U.S., the potential for negligent discharge accidents leading to severe injuries is unfortunately…
While the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to nationwide lockdowns and empty streets, highways, and transit systems, motor vehicle fatalities have increased substantially here in the United States over the past several years. Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that traffic fatalities during the first half of 2021 increased 18.4% when compared to the…
Accidents occur on construction sites every day, with falling objects, scaffolding collapses, falls from ladders/heights, and more often leading to serious injuries and even deaths. Here in Los Angeles, with building projects continuing to increase despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a slowing national economy, the potential for suffering an injury on a construction site is actually quite high. But while most of us…
Sexual violence in American schools is a widespread issue impacting countless students throughout the nation annually. Whether the crime is classified as assault or abuse, incidents of sexual violence have increased dramatically in recent years, according to data provided by the Education Department. In fact, during the 2017-2018 school year, U.S. public elementary and secondary schools reported a more than 50% increase in…
Suffering a burn injury can be a traumatic experience. The resulting pain and suffering, potential scarring and disfigurement, as well as the prolonged medical care and expenses often add up to a difficult road to recovery. Burns can require hospitalizations, surgeries, and an array of specialized treatments. When a burn injury occurs as a result of someone’s negligence or ill intent, the victim…
Speeding is a traffic violation that nearly every driver is guilty of at some point. While it is understandable that getting places on time is important, it should never be more important than your safety. The Dangers of Speeding Many people do not see the risks of traveling just five or 10 miles over the speed limit. However, there are numerous potential dangers….
