Losing a loved one is a traumatic and devastating experience that will affect you for years to come. It’s even harder when the loss could have been prevented had someone else just made better choices. When that’s the case, surviving family members may have the option of filing a wrongful death claim against the liable party. While nothing will truly make you whole after the death of a loved one, a wrongful death claim in Southern California can at least bring closure. With the team at...
Posted by Carolyn Tan on 12/06/2023
People deserve to be able to walk safely down all public walkways and sidewalks. Regrettably, fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur every single day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pedestrian injuries in a traffic accident occur every 7.5 minutes. The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that in 2018, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities across the State of California. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident,...
Posted by Mary Alexander on 04/23/2021
With Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordering residents to stay home to slow the spread of coronavirus, thousands of Virginians have been infected with COVID-19 so far. But can they file a medical malpractice lawsuit over COVID-19 misdiagnosis, failure to treat or administer a coronavirus test, or other forms of medical errors related to the diagnosis and treatment of the virus?The question depends on a multitude of factors, including the expertise of your Virginia medical malpractice attorney,...
Posted by William Breit on 07/27/2020
Under current law, Virginia drivers are prohibited from texting or emailing on their cell phones while driving in the state. General cell phone use, however, is still permitted, except in highway work zones. A new law, known as House Bill 874, would alter current law by creating an outright ban on the use of any handheld personal communications device while driving anywhere in Virginia. The bill has already passed both the Virginia Senate and House of Representatives and is expected to be signed...
Posted by Herbert Maxey on 04/20/2020
All collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks tend to have serious consequences for occupants of the smaller vehicle, who are at risk of much more severe injuries. There are certain types of truck accidents, however, that are notorious for being especially dangerous. Underride collisions, for example, which occur when a passenger vehicle crashes into a commercial truck and becomes lodged underneath the truck itself, are one of the most deadly types of commercial truck accidents...
Posted by Herbert Maxey on 03/23/2020
If you recently lost a family member or a loved one because of another’s careless actions, California law may allow you the opportunity to recover financial losses caused by the wrongful death. While filing a wrongful death lawsuit may do little to ease your emotional burden, the claim can help you ease financial stressors associated with the sudden death of your loved one.Filing a wrongful death claim can be difficult and there are several elements that must be in place in order to be successful...
Posted by Sanford Kassel on 11/20/2019
Whether you've suffered a slip & fall, were injured in a car accident or were bitten by a dog, many people are often left wondering if they have a personal injury claim against the liable party. It's actually fairly common to be involved in a collision or other incident and not feel the full effects of the trauma at the moment it occurs. Adrenaline, shock and human biology have ways of masking pain immediately following a traumatic event.However, over the next few days you can feel the...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 07/29/2019
Personal injury cases oftentimes rely upon the opinion and advice of experts in various fields in order to prove an injured individual’s case. Expert witnesses can provide testimony that might be considered more reliable and reputable, and even more detailed and informative than what a common lay witness may offer. Usually, in a personal injury lawsuit, the injured individual must establish that the negligent actions of another caused the accident or injury. As part of proving...
Posted by Rick Nehora on 03/12/2018
If you or a family member was hurt in an accident and you’ve never hired a personal injury lawyer, it can be a daunting task. There are so many who claim to be the best, it’s hard to know who to choose and what to look for. This article is the definitive guide to finding and choosing the best personal injury lawyer for your specific case. There’s a lot to consider when finding and choosing an attorney, so buckle up and let’s get started.What is a Personal Injury Law Firm?A...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/12/2018
