Category: Wrongful Death

According to an article just published by a leading California Legal News Paper the Daily Journal, in a move to protect vulnerable communities affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires, law enforcement officials from Los Angeles and Orange counties have announced two major initiatives aimed at combating disaster-related crimes. The announcement comes as the Los Angeles…

In response to devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-4-25 to accelerate recovery efforts and reduce barriers to rebuilding. The January 2025 fires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley Fires, have collectively burned over 39,000 acres and damaged or destroyed…

  We are saddened to see so many suffering as a result of the Los Angeles Wild Fires. The LA Fires are displacing and injuring so many. If you have been impacted, it is important to know your resources and rights. While we cannot give legal advice to those who are not our clients, we…

As roads have gotten more congested, cars have gotten larger and heavier, the forces they inflict on other card, bicyclists, and pedestrians has increased significantly. This means the chances of significant personal injury have gone up and major injuries or death are much more common in automobile accidents. Therefore, both drivers and bicyclists should be…

When a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in California, family members and the estates of the deceased typically have a right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, what if more than one surviving family member or other interested party wants to file…

When a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity in California, family members and the estates of the deceased typically have a right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, what if more than one surviving family member or other interested party wants to file…

Truck accidents are a serious problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, truck accidents are on the rise.  Every year, thousands of people die on U.S. highways because of big rig accidents. Big rigs can weigh between 10,000 pounds and 80,000 pounds (when fully loaded). This means significant amounts of…

Law enforcement officers have the legal authority to use violence and force – including deadly force, such as a firearm – when it is reasonably necessary to protect themselves and others in the performance of their duties. Unfortunately, many police officers take advantage of their positions of power and authority to harass, mistreat, abuse, and…