What Should You Do When the Family Breadwinner Dies?
Suffering the loss of a family breadwinner is one of the most difficult situations we can encounter in life. Grief may make you physically ill, depressed, or anxious. You and your friends and family may miss the deceased person every day. A Painful Challenge You also may suffer financial duress. The family breadwinner may have been responsible for all or
What Are the Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents?
In the movies, someone slipping on a banana peel is a time-tested laugh-getter. In real life, slipping and falling can be serious indeed. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 33,381 people died as a result of unintentional falls last year. Each year, 25% of people over the age of 65 fall. Falls are one
Is a Car Making a Left Turn Always at Fault in an Accident?
Ever wonder whether drivers who are making a left turn can be held to blame if an accident occurs with another vehicle that is going straight through an intersection? Right-of-Way Laws Give Precedence to a Driver Going Straight The answer is almost always yes. California right-of-way laws, like the right-of-way laws of most states, indicate that drivers going straight have
How Pain & Suffering Is Calculated in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Following a personal injury, the medical bills are often the easiest part of a settlement to calculate, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to full and complete compensation. A significant part of a settlement or verdict may be a component representing pain and suffering. What is pain and suffering? The law recognizes the right
How a Serious Injury Can Lead to Financial Ruin
When someone suffers a serious injury and it is caused by another’s careless or intentional act, a natural sense of justice says that the at-fault party should be partially or fully responsible for the financial consequences. However, the hospitals and other care providers do not care about this – it is the injured party who will receive the out-of-pocket medical
Do You Need a “Serious Injury” to File a Lawsuit in California?
Too often, accidents cause serious or catastrophic bodily harm including dismemberment, disfigurement, organ damage, permanent disability, or even death. These serious injuries impact the lives of not just those injured, but also their closest loved ones who may have depended on the victim for support or may become full-time caregivers. California law recognizes the rights of these parties to recover from
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