Individuals who sustain injuries caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another person or entity may be able to recover compensation. Compensation for an injury victim may come through an insurance settlement or as a result of the culmination of a personal injury civil lawsuit. Regardless of how a person receives compensation for their…
Read MoreWhen a person sustains an injury due to the negligent, careless, or intentional actions of someone else, they may be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, the process of recovering compensation involves determining negligence. In some cases, liability for an incident is relatively straightforward, but there are times when multiple parties share fault…
Read MoreDetermining liability after a car accident occurs can be challenging, but it is crucial. In order for property damage and injury victims to recover liability, fault for the incident must be properly assigned. However, liability is not always straightforward based on the immediately available evidence. There are several factors that can influence liability, and there…
Read MoreSustaining an injury as a result of a slip and fall accident can lead to significant financial and lifestyle setbacks. Individuals may be able to recover compensation for a slip and fall accident if the negligent actions of the property owner caused the incident. However, determining liability after a slip and fall accident can be…
Read MoreIf you or somebody you love sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. The process of filing a personal injury claim can seem complicated, so we want to explain the basic steps of this process…
Read MoreYou need to know the steps to take after a car accident occurs. Understandably, the aftermath of any type of collision can lead to confusion and distress. Here, we want to review some of the basic steps to take after a vehicle accident occurs in Oakland or the surrounding areas. If you have recently been…
Read MoreThe last thing you need to worry about when you set out on foot is the negligent actions of other drivers. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in Oakland and surrounding areas. There are important steps that you can take after a pedestrian accident occurs that will ensure your well-being and help improve your chances…
Read MoreLast week a jury in Santa Rosa, California, Sonoma County, issued a negligence, elder abuse, abandonment, and neglect verdict totaling more than $32,084,777 against the owners and operators of Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa. Our 88-year-old client was a dependent and disabled elder with dementia, profound hearing loss, and high fall risk. Plaintiff made the…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
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