The doctrine of joint and several liability applies in a personal injury case when one or more defendants are deemed responsible for the accident that caused the victim’s injury. In California, the legal concept of "joint and several liability" applies to personal injury lawsuits. This means that if multiple defendants are sued, each one can […]
Anyone who causes you harm is legally responsible for their actions, but are they the only ones responsible for paying for your damages? Under the laws of vicarious liability in California, multiple individuals can be liable to compensate you for injuries caused by one bad actor. This vicarious liability law can increase the likelihood that […]
If you or your loved one suffered a serious injury in an accident, you need to know how to protect your legal rights. Unfortunately, major accidents remain common in the United States. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans make a collective 39 million injury-related trips […]
In 2021, approximately 73,830 households participated in the CalFresh program, which is nationally referred to as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If you are receiving government assistance, such as SNAP or CalFresh, and you are injured, you may be wondering, Will a personal injury settlement affect my food stamps? The short answer is that […]
Navigating Los Angeles County Courts can be overwhelming, especially if you’re considering filing a lawsuit. Moreover, with the recent advancements in technology, many have questions about their filing and courtroom options. Can you file forms online? Do you need to appear in court physically? Or can you manage everything virtually? This blog post will provide […]
When you purchased an insurance policy for whatever kind of coverage you needed, we imagine you signed a lot of paperwork. And in your insurance paperwork, your insurance carrier made multiple promises to you, right? Well, the promises your carrier made to you in your insurance policy are contractual promises. And if your carrier did […]
When it comes to insurance coverage, most people trust their insurance company will handle claims professionally and fairly. However, this isn’t always the case. In California, an insurance company is legally obligated to act in good faith while processing claims. When an insurer fails to do so, it could violate California’s bad faith insurance laws. Do […]
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the primary sources of injuries and fatalities at work, at home, and during everyday activities. According to recent statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional falls were the nation’s leading cause of nonfatal injuries. Reports indicate over six million emergency department visits for unintentional falls. While these […]
Pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high throughout the country. Recent statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed 6,516 pedestrian fatalities and nearly 55,000 injuries in the last reporting year. These numbers signify a 3.9 percent increase in fatalities from 2019. These types of California accidents can have significant impacts on pedestrians and […]
How much are Los Angeles Personal Injury lawyer fees? Many people who have been injured due to the actions of another party consider filing a personal injury claim. But maybe discouraged from doing so based on the presumed costs of hiring a personal injury lawyer. If you think that you have a personal injury claim […]