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What are Special Damages in a Personal Injury Case?

If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, then you may be entitled to various types of compensation. When discussing the types of compensation available to personal injury victims, we often hear people talk about “special damages” and “general damages.”… read more

Who has the Right of Way When Making a Left Turn?

Even though most of us operate our vehicles on autopilot, the reality is that every driver needs to remain vigilant. This is especially true when making a left-hand turn. Left turns are challenging, as these often place the driver wanting to turn into difficult situations concerning the right of way. One mistake can lead to… read more

What to do When an at Fault Driver’s Insurance Won’t Pay

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a vehicle accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver, you deserve compensation from their insurance carrier. However, securing this compensation can be challenging, particularly if the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier decides that they do not want to pay. There are various… read more

How Do I Prove The Insurance Company is Acting in Bad Faith?

In the United States, we will find that each state has laws regarding the duties of insurance carriers. In general, all insurance carriers have an implied responsibility to act in good faith and fair dealing with every client. Unfortunately, there are times when insurance carriers do not uphold their duty to clients. When this happens,… read more

Workers Compensation for PTSD

Workers’ compensation is generally available to every employee in the state of California. The workers’ comp system is considered to be “no-fault,” meaning that an injured worker can recover compensation regardless of the cause of the incident. However, the effects of many work injuries may not necessarily be visible. For example, it is not uncommon… read more

Lost Wages After a Car Accident

Vehicle accidents are not uncommon in and around the Long Beach area. Additionally, it is also not uncommon for an accident victim to miss work in the aftermath of a car crash. If you are injured in a vehicle accident caused by another driver and have to miss work, you should be entitled to recover… read more

California Trucking Regulations

Large commercial trucks perform essential functions for the economy of California and the entire United States. These vehicles deliver goods that our country needs. However, our truck accident lawyer know large commercial trucks can also cause significant injuries in the event they are involved in an accident with traditional passenger vehicles. Because of the dangers… read more

Does California Have a One Bite Rule?

Dog bite injuries are often severe. Dogs have very powerful jaws that can inflict significant damage on the human body. States across the country use various laws in order to determine liability when a dog bite incident occurs. These laws have a major impact on a bite victim’s ability to recover compensation. Some states hold… read more

California Leash Law

Most people assume that their state has a leash law in place for dogs. However, what many people do not realize is that leash laws are typically not regulated at the state level. Only Michigan and Pennsylvania have statewide leash laws in place. In general, states let local jurisdictions decide how and when dog owners… read more

California Dangerous Dog Law

Dogs have incredibly powerful jaws that can inflict severe injuries on unsuspecting victims. It is not uncommon for a dog bite injury victim to suffer from immense pain, deal with tremendous medical bills, and be left with significant scarring and disfigurement. California law does not have any requirements pertaining to specific dog breeds, but the… read more