No matter how minor a car accident is, it is likely that becoming involved in one is not a daily goal. However, the situation becomes much more stressful when the other car involved in your accident decides to speed away from the scene. The good news is that dealing...
Year: 2021
These 3 home improvements may be necessary after an injury
If you have suffered a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident, you are far from alone. In fact, about 4.4 million Americans need medical treatment for the injuries they sustain in car crashes every single year. Even though others may be going through a similar...
Is there an attractive nuisance on my property?
You might not know it, but it is possible that your property possesses an attractive nuisance. Particularly if you live around children, you must understand the definition of an attractive nuisance and how to ensure that you protect yourself from liability. The law...
Negligent entrustment explained
After experiencing a car accident in California, you may want to offer the person or parties that caused your accident the benefit of the doubt, believing that your accident was just that. However, that understanding may quickly vanish when you learn they had a...
What is a certified admiralty attorney?
Maritime or admiralty law can be rather complex due to the nature of how laws work on waterways. Not every attorney will be able to handle such cases. In California, lawyers have the option of seeking certification through the State Bar in this area of law. Doing so...
Can road rage happen on the water?
Vessel operators should act responsibly when navigating boats on the water. The risks of using heavy equipment and dealing with choppy waters already put you as a worker in the commercial fishing industry at enough risk. The possibility of crew injury may increase if...
Who can file a wrongful death suit?
Losing a family member to negligence is a horrific event that will have lifelong repercussions for the survivors. If you are someone who has lost a loved one, you know the challenges that will lie ahead, including the loss of financial and emotional support given by...
What to expect after an elevator accident
Most people step into an elevator, press a button and arrive at their destination without a problem. However, elevators can malfunction during use. If someone has experienced an accident in an elevator, he or she may feel scared, hurt or confused. Depending on the...
What determines if a claim is in bad faith?
The law helps to protect you when it comes to dealings with insurance companies by making it imperative for these companies to deal with you in good faith. FindLaw explains a bad faith insurance situation may occur when an insurer does not follow standard protocols...
Road rage can cause serious injury and death
It is not unusual for drivers to encounter angry motorists while traveling home from work or running errands. According to AAA, more than 80% of drivers in America agree that they have at some point within the last year, driven while upset or angry. Although it is...