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When a close family member dies because of the neglect of someone else (a careless driver, a negligent doctor, etc.) you may be entitled to pursue a claim for wrongful death. Wrongful death claims in California are governed by a number of statutes which lay out the rules for recovery in such cases. Who Can …
After an automobile accident, the adverse driver’s insurance carrier will consider only certain factors when assessing the value of your injury claim. These factors usually have little to do with the inconvenience, emotional upset or impact an accident or the injuries have on a victim. Below are some of the things automobile insurance carriers consider …
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What happens if you’re injured by a store’s employees or their security staff because they think you’ve shoplifted something? The answer is simple. You may have a claim for personal injury damages, and you should consult a personal injury attorney to find out more. The Legal Rights of the Store Under California law, a retailer’s employees have …
Slip and fall accidents, especially those occrring in a retail store, happen with a great deal of frequency and can cause serious injuries. If you think you have been a victim, you should take certain steps to ensure you will be able to prove your case. There is nothing worse than realizing you let evidence …
In California, for more than 40 years, medical malpractice cases have been subject to the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA), which was the product of heavy lobbying by the health care industry, their lawyers and their insurers. Not surprisingly, given its source, MICRA places a number of limitations on the recovery by injured patients. …
A close cousin to the classic slip and fall accident is the “trip and fall”. Fall hazards are not limited to slippery walking surfaces but also include tripping hazards, such as debris and even merchandise on the floor of a store. Property owners and those who run any business in which the public is invited …
Mutli-vehicles accidents happen with a fair amount of frequency on California roadways. These types of collisions can often lead to complications when it comes to the individual rights of the victims. Establishing fault and dividing up insurance proceeds are among the most common complications that have to be worked out in order to resolve claims …
The potential for a malpractice claim is something many plastic surgery patients may think about when the outcome of their surgery has been less than ideal. However, a poor cosmetic result from plastic surgery is not always an indication the doctor was negligent. What has to be proven is that the surgeon’s performance (before, during …
Private security employees staff a number and variety of businesses throughout this State and specifically in Orange County. Their work is often crucial to maintaining the safety, security and property of businesses and their patrons. However, those security personnel who abuse their authority and harm business patrons can be held accountable for the injuries and …
National Bike Month is coming up in May and riders will be taking to Orange County streets in record numbers. Bicycling is a very popular method of transportation and recreation, particularly here in the OC where the trails and roadways are so inviting. However, cyclists must share those same scenic roadways with motor vehicles and …
