Premises Liability
7 people are hit in a Crosswalk in Livermore California by Student Driver
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010A woman who was among a group of pedestrians struck by a student driver while crossing a street in Livermore on Saturday underwent more surgery Monday to repair two broken legs, a Livermore police collision investigator said. Both of the woman’s legs were broken in the crash, and she is expected to be in a [...]
A Fatal Napa Valley Accident Tied to Speeding
Sunday, June 6th, 2010Four people who died in a horrible SUV versus big rig truck crash on Jamieson Canyon/Highway 12 Thursday morning have been identified as three generations of a family from Oregon and two eastern states. The Napa County California Sheriff’s Office identified the dead as Matthew Jay Smith, 48, of Ashland, Ore., Laura Katharine Smith, 19, [...]
3 People Killed this morning In Crash On 101 Freeway In Sherman Oaks, California
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010SHERMAN OAKS, Calfornia Motorists exchanging information after a crash on the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks were hit by another vehicle, causing a second accident that killed three. Authorities say motorists exchanging information after a crash on the Ventura (101) Freeway in Sherman Oaks were hit by another vehicle, causing a second accident that killed [...]
Another Fatal Metrolink Accident, 1 killed, 3 injured as train hits truck east of Los Angeles.
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010LOS ANGELES — California A Metrolink commuter train hit a maintenence truck parked on a set of railroad tracks in the San Gabriel Valley on Saturday, killing a railroad worker who was sitting in the truck and leaving three train passengers with minor injuries, authorities said. The person killed was an employee of the Union [...]
A Bus hits and kills Horse in Morgan Hill, CA
Friday, March 12th, 2010A Valley Transit Authority bus carrying 18 passengers collided with a horse in a north Morgan Hill residential neighborhood about 7 p.m. Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The horse did not immediately die, which made for a horrific scene as it flailed around for about 45 minutes until animal control officers arrived with [...]
Tort Reform is a big Scam; Why Tort Reform will Hurt You and take away more of Your Freedom!
Sunday, December 20th, 2009When you hear the term “Tort Reform” realize they what you are really hearing is a call to take away your legal right to get compensation when you are injured due to the negligence of another, to protect big business, the insurance companies, the big pharmaceutical companies, and big medicine; as though they are not [...]
There will be Changes on the Oakland Bay Bridge following a Death Plunge by Truck.
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009Caltrans will add more safety measures and warning signs on the Bay Bridge to try to get drivers to slow down before the new S-curve, where a speeding truck driver lost control early Monday and plunged in his big rig 200 feet to his death on Yerba Buena Island, authorities said. New signs advising motorists [...]
Representing Yourself in a California Personal Injury Case is Just Plain Dumb!
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Recently I talked to a man who was rear ended in a car accident, and suffered injuries. He received medical treatment which totaled approximately $5,000.00. He stated that the insurance company told him to submit a demand, which he did. He then told me that the insurance company kept telling him to wait just a [...]
What Do You Do When Your Motel or Hotel Has Bed Bugs? Don’t the let Bed Bugs Bite!
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Imagine you and your spouse have been traveling for many hours on a major interstate highway on your motorcycle or in your car, truck or other motor vehicle. You and your spouse are very tired, sleepy, and decide to get a hotel or motel for the evening. You stop at what you think is big [...]
Where My Law Firm Handles Personal Injury Cases In California.
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008My firm handles personal injury cases in the following cities and counties thoughout California. Southern California, Central California, Northern California, 29 Palms, Adelanto, Agoura Hills. Alameda, Albany, Alhambra, Aliso Viejo, Alturas, Amador City, American Canyon, Anaheim, Anderson, Angels Camp, Antioch, Apple Valley, Arcadia, Arcata, Arroyo Grande, Artesia, Arvin, Atascadero, Atherton, Atwater, Auburn, Avalon, Avenal, Azusa, [...]
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle In California.
Monday, April 7th, 2008My law firm handles most types of personal injury cases throughout the State of California. We have offices in Southern California and Northern California, and can come to you to sign you up for most personal injury cases, so that you do not have to waste gas driving to our office. We like to make [...]
How Much Money is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
Sunday, December 16th, 2007As a personal Injury Lawyer the number one question I get from every prospective or existing client is; how much money will I get for my personal injury case? The actual answer to the question is that no personal injury lawyer can honestly tell you the answer to the question unless they have E.S.P. or [...]
When a Personal Injury Exacerbates a Pre-Existing Medical Condition; The “Egg Shell Skull” Theory.
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007Many people live their lives with pre-existing medical conditions such as: Bad knees; degenerative conditions in the back, previous broken bones that have healed, etc. Are you entitled to recover for damages in a personal injury accident when a pre-existing medical condition is exacerbated? Yes! The Egg Shell Skull Theory The Egg Shell Skull Theory [...]
DOG BITE CASES IN CALIFORNIA; YOU BETTER WATCH YOUR PUP!
Thursday, July 12th, 2007There is no doubt that Americans love their pets. Human beings and dogs have been living together for tens of thousands of years. There is a saying that “a dog he is a man’s best friend.” I am myself have three dogs; two Siberian Huskies, and a good old-fashioned American Mutt that I rescued from [...]
The Anatomy of a Slip and Fall / Trip and Fall Case in Plain Language!
Sunday, July 8th, 2007A slip and fall, and or trip and fall case is pretty much self explanatory. The case arises from a person slipping and/or tripping and falling, and sustaining injuries as a result. However, there are special circumstances involved in these types of cases which would give rise to you actually being able to pursue a [...]
WHAT IS A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE IN CALIFORNIA?
Friday, July 6th, 2007A wrongful death case is a case where a person dies due to the intentional or negligent act of another, or entity. The law allows relatives, domestic partners, and persons who depend upon the wrongful death victim for support to sue for wrongful death. The issue of who can sue for wrongful death is covered [...]
What do I look for in a Motorcycle, Car or other Motor Vehicle Injury Case Before I take it on a Contingency Basis!
Thursday, July 5th, 2007As a lawyer, I evaluate many factors before I decide to a take Motorcycle, Car, or other Motor Vehicle injury accident cases on a contingency basis. The absolute first thing I evaluate is LIABILITY. Is the potential client that comes to me at fault or are they the victim? Although I handle cases for victims [...]
Welcome to the California Personal Injury Law Blog.
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007I wish to welcome everyone to the California Personal Injury Law Blog. Like the name infers, this Blog is about Personal Injury Law, and everything related thereto. I will write articles related to Personal Injury Law which will be primarily geared towards California Law. However, I might offer commentary, or post links to Personal Injury [...]