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How To Prove You Are Not At Fault In A Car Accident

If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver, it is going to be crucial that you are able to prove that another party did indeed cause the accident. Unfortunately, proving you were not at fault for a crash may be… read more

Types of Torts in California

While the word “tort” does not appear much in everyday language, you will most certainly see this term used when it comes to civil lawsuits. Tort is a legal term used to indicate that someone else has been harmed due to some type of wrongdoing, misconduct, or breach of their rights. However, there are various… read more

California Informed Consent Laws

Before a medical professional can perform a procedure on a person, they must typically gain informed consent from the patient. There are some exceptions to this, such as emergency situations where the medical professional may not have the ability to obtain informed consent. However, informed consent must be obtained in most medical circumstances. Failing to… read more

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle?

If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party, you should be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. Often, personal injury claims are resolved through a settlement with insurance carriers. However, it may be necessary for an injury victim to file… read more

California Car Inspection Laws

Each state has laws regarding vehicle safety inspections. However, California tends to have more stringent laws than other states. Every driver in California, particularly those who are moving to the state for the first time, should understand their obligations when it comes to these safety inspections. Drivers must also understand that there are smog inspection… read more

What is Assumption of Risk in a Personal Injury Case?

No one expects that they will sustain an injury, but the reality is that injuries often occur due to the careless or negligent actions of other people. When this happens, victims may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, the concept of “assumption of risk” could prevent an injury victim from… read more

COVID-19 and Nursing Home Negligence

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) states that there have been nearly 200,000 confirmed and more than 115,000 suspected COVID-19 cases in nursing homes throughout the United States as of mid-August 2020. CMS also says that there have been nearly 50,000 total nursing home deaths related to COVID-19. According to the Centers for… read more

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the way of life for most people throughout the country and here in California. What was once thought of as a virus that may not last long term has now become a part of our daily lives. That may be the case for a while to come. As of… read more

Understanding a Salvage Title

Car accidents in California are not uncommon. Most people will get into an accident more than one time throughout their lives. In those cases, people get into an accident, and then an insurance carrier will cover the expenses to fix their vehicle. However, what happens when a vehicle will cost more to repair than the… read more

If I Get Into An Accident in California While Borrowing A Car, Who Pays?

Car accidents are certainly not on anyone’s list of things they want to happen, but the reality is there are times when accidents do occur. When people are involved in car accidents, the incident often involves a vehicle that they own or lease. But what happens if you get into a California car accident when… read more