It is hard to send your child away to summer sports camp or to send them off for a football camp in the fall. What if he or she has a bad fall? What if they get hurt and you’re not there to help? These feelings can intensify when a camp asks you to sign […]
Why do people leave the scene of Los Angeles Car Accidents?
July 7, 2017 By
There are around 20,000 hit and run accidents per year in the City of Los Angeles. Fortunately, most of those hit-and-runs involve parked cars, but in 2014, there were 27 fatalities and 144 severe injuries. As per the Los Angeles Police Department, only about one in five hit-and-runs is solved, and less than half of […]
Settling a Medical Malpractice Claim Out of Court
July 5, 2017 By
Most medical malpractice cases can be settled in negotiations outside of the courtroom. If you’re looking to settle a medical malpractice case out of court, there a number of things to keep in mind. Above all, it is advisable to seek the help of an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. State laws can have a serious […]
Determining Compensation for Elbow Injuries
July 3, 2017 By
If you’ve had the misfortune of injuring your elbow due to someone else’s negligence – perhaps while at work or perhaps in an accident – you may want to seek compensation for your injuries. In calculating the costs, it’s important to consider your legal remedies and the value of your injury including both economic and […]
Seven Safe Steps for Bicycling this Summer
June 30, 2017 By
Ready to ride? Here are seven steps to make your bicycle trip this summer safe. Step One: Make Sure it Fits Wearing a shoe that isn’t the right size is uncomfortable, and bikes work in a similar way. If you are buying or renting a new bike, make sure that the bike is not […]
What is the Settlement Value of a Hand Injury?
June 26, 2017 By
It’s no fun being injured because of someone else’s negligence. Hand injuries, in particular, can be a serious obstacle to continuing your daily routine. If you think you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries, you should be sure to keep thorough records pertaining to both economic and non-economic damages. You should also consider […]
When You’ve Been Injured at a Big Box or Warehouse Store
June 23, 2017 By
If you have been injured at a big box or warehouse store, you may be facing expensive medical bills, time missed from work, and even more expenses and losses. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover compensation based on a legal theory called premises liability. Stores such as Walmart, Sam’s, Target and […]
Should Adults Have to Wear Seatbelts in the Back Seat?
June 21, 2017 By
“Click it or ticket!” – the popular catchphrase can be seen on billboards, magazines, road signs, and heard on the radio and television multiple times per day. It is against the law to ride in the front seat without a seatbelt, and many statistics are given to back up the need for this safety precaution. […]
Is Fault Automatic in Rear-End Collisions?
June 12, 2017 By
You have probably heard that, in rear-end collisions, the rear driver is automatically found at-fault regardless of the facts or circumstances. There is a kernel of truth to that, but it’s not that simple. In most rear-end collisions, the rear driver really is too blame, so there is a presumption of fault in this type […]
