Less than 1 in 20 slip and fall cases go to trial. Most end in an out-of-court settlement. Cases that go to trial often involve parties that were unwilling to settle. Your case may go to trial if you were seriously hurt and the insurer does not want to pay a high amount, or if …
A common formula for estimating how much compensation you deserve after a car accident is to: add your economic damages, choose a multiplier between 1 and 5, based on how much the accident affected your life, multiply your economic damages by this number to estimate your noneconomic damages, and add your economic and noneconomic damages …
Dog bite victim? 7 things you can sue forWatch this video on YouTube In a dog bite lawsuit, you can sue for the amount that compensates you for your losses. This includes your medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. On average, this is around $50,000 for dog bites. If your injuries were extensive, …
Generally, if minors lie about their age online and then you engage in a sexual act with them, you can still be liable for a sex crime. In most states, not knowing that your partner is under the age of consent is not a legal defense. The minor will typically not face any repercussions for …
Truck accident settlements can happen at any time, from days after the accident to moments before a jury verdict. The settlement amount can range from only a few thousand dollars to well over a million. Numerous factors impact the settlement. But the severity of your injuries, your share of fault for the crash, and available …
Ladder accidents are surprisingly common, with many of them happening on the job. They can also be severe. Over 100 people die from ladder accidents every year. Many more are hurt. If you were not responsible for the accident, you can recover compensation. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if it happened on the job. …
A typical settlement amount for a concussion caused by a car accident is around $20,000. This amount seems low because most concussions are relatively minor, only requiring a few weeks for a full recovery. If you have ongoing symptoms or post-concussion syndrome, your recovery can be multiple times higher than this amount. Factors in a …
It is not illegal merely to possess counterfeit money. Possessing counterfeit money becomes illegal if you know that it is counterfeit and intend to use it to defraud someone. Counterfeiting is a federal crime, and using counterfeit money is often a state one. A conviction for counterfeiting can carry up to 20 years in federal …
In California, certain military veterans are eligible for a pretrial diversion program if they have been arrested for a misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence (DUI). If eligible, the criminal elements of your DUI case would pause while you complete the program. If you complete it, the court may dismiss the charges and seal …
How Long Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take to Settle?Watch this video on YouTube Wrongful death settlements reimburse you for damages (monetary losses) stemming from your family member dying in an accident. The process of pursuing a wrongful death settlement in California is largely the same as bringing a personal injury claim, with some exceptions. …
How Long Will My Car Accident Lawsuit Take to Settle in California?Watch this video on YouTube Auto accidents generally take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years to settle in California. Car accidents generally settle faster than other kinds of personal injury claims. This is because car accidents tend to cause less severe injuries than certain …
The substantial factor test is used to determine whether someone else’s conduct was the proximate cause of your injury. It asks whether the defendant’s conduct was a substantial factor leading to your injuries. In a personal injury case, you generally must show that there was causation, including proximate causation, between the defendant’s conduct and your …
California law allows you to sue if you are bitten by bedbugs while renting property or staying in a hotel. The defendant would be the property owner. To date, there have been no successful claims against Airbnb itself for bedbug bites or infestations. Airbnb does not appear to have a legal duty to people who …
In California, the minimum depth for tire treads on any two adjacent grooves is 1/32nd of an inch. For major grooves, the minimum depth for tires on the vehicle’s steering axle is 1/8th of an inch. For all other tires the minimum depth is 1/16th of an inch. Driving on tires with shallower tread can …
A dog bite case can settle in as quickly as 1 month or as long as 6 years, though around 2 years is normal. The extent of your injuries and whether the dog owner will be held strictly liable or not will make a huge difference in the time frame. Another key factor is if …
California crosswalk laws give pedestrians the right of way in an unmarked crosswalk. However, you – as a pedestrian – still have to take due care for your own safety. You cannot jump into traffic in a way that creates an immediate hazard. You also cannot unnecessarily delay traffic. If you are a victim in a …
In California, the victim’s surviving family members get the money in a wrongful death claim. These are the victim’s: surviving spouse, children, grandchildren, if the victim’s own children have passed away, other minor children, if they got at least 50 percent of their financial support from the victim, domestic partners, and anyone else who would …
In some criminal cases, law enforcement officers are unable to gather the evidence necessary to prove that you are guilty persuasively. It is extremely important to be able to recognize when the case against you is a weak one. Nine signs that the criminal case against you is weak are: a lack of evidence, conflicting …
The most serious car accident injuries are those that are fatal or extremely disabling. These injuries can also lead to the biggest settlement values for the victims or their loved ones. Those settlements amounts aim to reflect how much you have lost from the accident. Typically, the more severe the injury, the higher the settlement. …
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) can result in the revocation of your H-1B visa or its non-renewal. Consular officials with the U.S. Department of State have the discretion to revoke or decline to renew your visa regardless of whether you get charged or convicted of DUI. Whether the state revokes or non-renews …
A cumulative injury is one that happens gradually over a period of time, rather than all at once. They are generally workplace injuries. Certain workers are more prone to cumulative injuries than others. These injuries are often more difficult to prove in a workers’ compensation case. They may raise important issues with the statute of …
Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, spitting on someone may be a crime. In some states, spitting on someone can be assault or battery. In others, directing bodily fluids, including spit, at government employees, such as police officers or prison guards, is a crime. In either case, spitting on someone can lead to a lawsuit …
Garage door spring accidents are incidents that cause injuries or property damage because the spring in a garage door breaks. These incidents can be surprisingly serious. The injuries can even be fatal. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent them. You may have legal recourse if you suffer from a garage door …
The length of time you have to wait in California until you can try to reinstate your suspended driver’s license largely depends on the reason why your license was suspended in the first place. For example, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can suspend your license for six months if you accumulate too many …
Your body size, as determined by height and body weight, can influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In general, a shorter person with a smaller body will have a higher BAC than a larger person who consumes the same amount of alcohol over the same period of time. Blood alcohol levels are of extreme importance …
