Personal Injury

When you are injured in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, you could pursue compensation by filing an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or filing a personal injury lawsuit. Typically, you will begin by filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. At that point, you will likely be assigned […]

If you receive a personal injury settlement or award, the amount you receive may be subject to taxes. Knowing the tax implications of the compensation you receive can help you plan ahead and account for any taxes you may owe. Here’s what you need to know about taxes on personal injury settlements and awards. The […]

If you’re considering hiring a personal injury attorney, one of the most critical questions is how much the lawyer will take from your settlement. Lawyers’ fees are important, as they will ultimately impact the amount of money you will receive. Understanding how much personal injury lawyers typically take from a settlement can help you make […]

You can finally breathe a huge sigh of relief when you settle your personal injury case. It’s exciting knowing you’ll receive a check to help with the expenses you incurred after the accident. However, don’t expect a settlement check immediately after a successful mediation. Your personal injury attorney can assist you with the steps you […]

Personal injury lawsuits can be costly and time-consuming for all parties involved. Through an informal process known as mediation, opposing parties can resolve disputes without going through a trial. If you’ve been injured in an accident someone else caused, mediation can be a faster, more cost-effective way of securing the settlement you need rather than […]

If you were injured due to another person’s negligence or misconduct, you have a legal right to seek compensation from that person. You might be able to obtain compensation through a negotiated settlement. However, if the at-fault party doesn’t accept liability or their insurance provider won’t make you a fair offer, you might need to […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – Seven families are filing a lawsuit against the operators of the San Diego County Fair in connection to the 2019 E. coli outbreak, according to CBS8. A child from one of the families, 2-year-old Jedediah Cabezuela, died on June 24, 2019, due to E. coli he contracted from the fair’s animal […]

We’ve all seen the headlines: children falling into zoo enclosures and animals getting out of their cages and going on a rampage. Are these incidents really as common as the Internet makes them seem? In other words, do you need to think twice before visiting San Diego Zoo?

Power lines made the headlines a lot in 2018, especially in California, and the news was rarely positive. Southern California Edison admitted its equipment sparked the Thomas Fire in 2017, which resulted in more than 280,000 burnt acres, over 1,000 buildings destroyed, and two fatalities in Ventura and Santa Barbara. Several other recent fires are […]

Many people get cortisone injections to help them with shoulder, knee, and other joint injuries after an accidents. In fact, cortisone relieves pain and inflammation in the injury site for most joint pain, and is a proven, conservative method to treat pain and inflammation short of surgery.