Long Beach is the second largest city in the Greater Los Angeles Area and one of the largest in California. It has a busy and important port and it is also a manufacturing center with business sectors like electronic and audio-visual equipment or car parts. A densely populated and important city…
The State of California imposes certain specific laws and regulations that can influence the manner in which a personal injury lawsuit or settlement is carried out after an accident. One of the most important is the statute of limitations, the time during which a claimant can make his case. Other laws influence the…
California law allows the injured party to claim compensations from the owner of a property if he or she was hurt while being on that property. Premises liability in personal injury cases in L.A. is based on negligence but this is not always easy to prove. The degree of liability can depend…
Personal injuries caused by tainted food are not uncommon in California and individuals who encounter such problems are seeking legal help to obtain compensations for the harm or injuries caused by eating improperly cooked or stored food. Food poisoning, especially infections with dangerous bacteria, can result in prolonged hospitalization and have…
After a personal injury accident, the negotiation with the insurance company is important for obtaining the right amount of compensations for your injuries, medical bills, and emotional strain. The negotiation phase starts after you sent the demand letter to the insurance company. After this, the insurer will present arguments that will most likely diminish the value…
Third party liability claims can be invoked in personal injury cases when the injured party was harmed by a third party either through negligence, omission or reckless actions. These types of claims are more common in worker’s injuries or in product liability cases. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help you submit this type…
The Good Samaritan Law in California acts as a protective measure for people who want to volunteer in acts of emergency for no other reason than kindness and with no claim of financial gains. Individuals acting in good faith at the scene of an accident are thus protected from civil liability for their acts and omissions.…
Individuals involved in accidents caused by government or military officials or that happen on government property need to file a lawsuit against the federal government – a process that is not as straightforward as a lawsuit against a regular individual who caused a car accident, for example. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney is able…
Airplane accidents are not as common as other types of accidents involving means of transportation like automobiles, however, they do happen. Airplane accidents can involve large, commercial planes or they can involve small planes, private jets or helicopters. These types of accidents are usually classified as catastrophic accidents due to the nature of the…
Comparative fault, also referred to as comparative negligence, is the rule for distributing the damages in cases where both parties are found guilty for the accident. The fault is usually attributed in terms of a percentage to all those involved in the case and each party must pay their share in the other’s damages.…
