Tag Archives: personal injury
NO FREE BITES AT THE DOG PARK
Dog owners are responsible for damages suffered by any person who is bitten by their dog in a public place… but what about the public dog park? Does the city or county which owns and/or operates the dog park bear any responsibility? There may be some ambiguity as to the public entity responsibility today,… Read More »
How effective are motorcycle helmets?
As a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California, I’ve unfortunately seen a fair share of motorcycle accident cases. During these tragic events, many riders suffer life-altering injuries, often to the head. When discussing motorcycle accidents and injuries, I often find the question of helmet-effectiveness comes into play. Are they worth the discomfort? Do they… Read More »
New York legislation could impact bowling alley slip and fall accidents
As experienced lawyers in a law firm that began in 1976, we’ve seen our share of interesting legislation with regard to slip and fall accidents. A new bill that recently caught our eye, however, is a piece of New York state legislation covered by the New York Daily News. The bill would exempt bowling… Read More »
“Serving Back”: Helping Current and Former Service Members
The need for legal services amongst current and former service members is growing, with the number of veterans residing in California totaling almost 1.9 million veterans by some figures. Service members often face obstacles which prevent them from being able to secure legal representation, including lack of money, lack of information, and lack of… Read More »
Distracted driving leads to…distracted flying?
Many people have a fear of flying: up to 40% have “some degree of anxiety about flying,” according to aviation psychologist and organizer of the international fear-of-flying conference Dr. Lucas van Gerwen. Nonetheless, most are reassured by the fact that plane crashes are rare and that flying is statistically safer than driving. However, recent… Read More »
What to look for when buying car insurance
You don’t want to wait until you are in a car accident to think about insurance. Car insurance is required by law, but what kind of insurance do you need? We’ve provided some general guidelines offered from the Wall Street Journal that you should use when buying insurance or thinking of updating your policy…. Read More »
Increase in Motorcycle Accidents in California
Recently, the California Highway Patrol released a report showing that motorcycle accidents increased by 20 percent from 2010 to 2011. The Hartford Sentinel reports that hundreds of motorcyclists die each year and thousands more are hurt. The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance to reduce these numbers. Officials have encouraged motorcyclists… Read More »
New Study Finds Drugged Driving More Prevalent than Drunk Driving
The California Office of Traffic Safety recently released results of a survey which found that the number of people driving under the influence of drugs is higher than the number of people driving under the influence of alcohol. The source of this finding is a survey of more than 1,300 motorists, conducted by the… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB – PART 3
5. IF CONTACTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY – If you are contacted by the insurance carrier (or their investigator) regarding a “statement” that they want to obtain from you – if you are represented, contact your attorney immediately. If you are not represented let the person know that you will be more than willing to… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB – PART 2
Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist 3. SDI – Do not delay! File for State Disability Benefits through Employment Development Department as early on as possible in your case – even if you are receiving monetary benefits for Workers’ Compensation from your employer or their insurance carrier. Filing for such benefits, even if denied initially, will… Read More »
