Category Archives: Personal Injury
Should I Wait to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Santa Clarita? Learn Three Reasons Why You Should Not Delay in Filing a Personal Injury Car Accident Claim and Where You Can Go for Legal Help in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita car accident victims who have been seriously injured by negligent drivers may have one burning question on their minds: how long do I have to file a lawsuit for money compensation for my injuries and losses against the negligent driver who injured me under California personal injury laws? Indeed, if you have… Read More »
Santa Clarita Pedestrian Death Ruled an “Accident”, No Criminal Charges to Be Filed – Can Knoxville Pedestrian Accident Victims Still Recover Compensation Even if There Has Been No Crime?
A tragic and unfortunate pedestrian accident in Santa Clarita has been determined by investigators to have been an “accident,” and some Santa Clarita residents are wondering if there is still any way that Santa Clarita families can get justice under California civil personal injury laws, even if no crime has been found to have… Read More »
Family Awarded $20 Million in Drunk Driving Car Crash Case in Which Lancaster Woman was Killed
How much is a drunk driving car accident case worth when a loved one is senselessly killed? The truth of the matter is that it depends on the facts and circumstances of each case, and there is no “typical” case when it comes to drunk driving car accidents. However, a recent 2023 drunk driving… Read More »
“Staggering” DUI Arrests in Los Angeles County Illuminate Civil Consequences for Drunk Drivers under California Personal Injury Laws
Although there is no question that the winter holidays are a great time for families to get together, friends to party, and romantic partners to share in the happy festivities, it is also a time that forces some to mourn the loss of loved ones that they will not see around the holiday table… Read More »
Head-On Collision in Palmdale Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured – Are Head-On Car Accident Victims Entitled to Compensation from Negligent Drivers Under California Personal Injury Laws?
The September, 2024 death of a California man in Palmdale is a gruesome reminder of just how devastating and destructive head-on car accidents can be, and raises questions in the minds of some Palmdale residents about whether head-on car accident victims in Palmdale may be entitled to compensation from negligent drivers. According to local… Read More »
Bicyclist Critically Injured on Palmdale Road – Questions Raised about Which Laws Apply to Palmdale Bike Accidents
Bicycle riding can be an enjoyable and healthy way to get around Palmdale. With both a calorie burst and a cheap and gas-free way to commute (that even makes parking easier!), bicycle enthusiasts throughout Palmdale almost seem like they are in on a low-cost longevity secret when they are seen commuting to work or… Read More »
Lancaster Car Crash that Kills Man and Injures Young Boy Underscores Options for Lancaster Families Under California Civil Laws
A horrific car accident earlier this year serves as an important reminder of the options that Lancaster families have under California civil laws when a loved one is lost due to the negligent or intentional conduct of another person or party. According to local news reports, a driver that was believed to be under… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between General and Special Damages in a California Personal Injury Case?
A personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek monetary compensation known as damages from a party whose negligence has hurt you in some way. In California, a successful personal injury claimant is entitled to the full measure of their compensatory damages. These damages are broken down into two categories: general and special damages. What… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If the Defendant Dies?
California law normally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims. For example, say you were injured in a car accident that took place on May 1, 2022. Under the statute of limitations, your deadline to sue the negligent driver would be May 1, 2024. If you file your lawsuit even one… Read More »
How a Defendant’s Bankruptcy Can Affect Your California Personal Injury Claim
Let’s say that you were injured in a car accident. You know the other driver was at-fault, so you file a personal injury lawsuit against them, seeking compensation for your losses. What happens if the defendant–the driver you sued–then files for bankruptcy? Bankruptcy raises a number of legal complications with respect to personal injury… Read More »