Recent Blog Posts
Can You Sue for a Concussion Suffered During Sports?
People of all ages love to play sports in California. Whether it is on the soccer field, the football field, or the baseball diamond, sports represent a rewarding, healthy pastime that allows you to get competitive in a friendly manner and strive for your top goals. Sports can bring all kinds of joy, whether… Read More »
One of the Worst Pedestrian Crashes in California’s Recent Memory
On November 16th, an SUV barreled into a group of jogging recruits in Whittier, California, leaving scores of them with serious injuries. This incident represents one of the worst pedestrian accidents in California’s recent history, and the sheer number of injured victims is shocking. But what exactly happened here? Could this have been an… Read More »
Ebikes May Be Saving the Planet… But They are Killing Us in the Process
For years now, eBikes have been celebrated as poster children of the sustainable future – reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon footprints worldwide. eBikes have become common in major cities across North America and Europe. Tourists often rent eBikes by the day, allowing them to zip across Los Angeles and San… Read More »
Suing for Injuries After Taking HIV Drugs
In recent years, serious concerns have been raised about the safety of certain prescription drugs. Perhaps the most obvious example is the opioid epidemic, which swept through many neighborhoods in California. Numerous victims had their lives irrevocably altered by opioid addictions, with many losing their lives to drug overdoses. Many others spiraled into a… Read More »
Can You Sue After Consuming Poisonous Foods?
When most residents of California head to their local supermarket and buy various items, they never expect them to be filled with poison. But when you take into account the rampant product recalls due to concerns over poison, bacteria, and other concerns, this becomes a real possibility. Often, a product is only recalled after… Read More »
The Federal Government Finally Cracks Down on Onewheel Skateboards
On November 16th, the CPSC officially warned consumers to stop using Onewheel skateboards due to the obvious risk of death and serious injury. It is something that most of us have been expecting for quite some time. In fact, some might argue that this warning should have come earlier, as the number of deaths… Read More »
Suing for Self-Inflicted Injuries in California
At first, filing a lawsuit for self-inflicted injuries might seem ridiculous. After all, if you choose to harm yourself, you cannot turn around and blame someone else…or can you? As it turns out, there are a few situations in which it may be possible to sue a negligent third party for self-inflicted injuries and… Read More »
Suing for Injuries After Fires in California
At first, fires might seem like unavoidable accidents. It is all too easy to dismiss these incidents as “freak accidents” that seem to occur without any wrongdoing. But when you start to investigate fires more closely, you quickly learn that they are almost always caused by some kind of human error. Even wildfires are… Read More »
Mail Carriers and Delivery Workers Have Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs in California
At first, it might seem like mail carriers and delivery workers have fairly average, run-of-the-mill jobs. But when you take a closer look at some of the latest headlines, it quickly becomes clear that these employees are injured on a fairly regular basis. It is no secret that California has struggled with public safety… Read More »
Can I Sue the Police After a Fatal Chase in California?
Many police departments in California are very quick to begin chasing suspects. Sometimes these actions are justified – especially when the suspect poses a danger to the general public. But what happens when innocent motorists get caught up in the mayhem and suffer injuries? What happens when innocent pedestrians are struck and killed due… Read More »