California Evidence Code § 669 EC defines negligence per se as failing to exercise due care by violating a law (such as a traffic ordinance), which results in property damage or physical injury. Plaintiffs who sue on negligence per se grounds do not have to prove that the defendant failed to exercise due care: The …
California motorcycle laws require riders to follow the same traffic rules and carry the same 15/30/5 minimum insurance as automobile drivers. But since motorcycles are potentially more dangerous to riders in the event of an accident, motorcyclists must also: maintain a class M driver’s license, which requires passing special skills and knowledge tests; and always …
Colorado’s personal injury statutes of limitations vary depending on the claim. In cases involving car accidents in Colorado, the time limit to sue is three years after the crash. But if an accident does not involve a motor vehicle (such as slip and falls), the statute of limitations is two years. Statutes of limitations usually …
The spinal cord injury attorneys at Shouse Law Group help you get your life back on track if you have suffered a spinal cord injury. Our lawyers work tirelessly to help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries. We also passionately take on the rigors of your case so that you can focus …
Our Los Angeles brain injury attorneys provide help if you or a loved one suffered any kind of head trauma. Approximately 223,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized every year because of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This figure does not even consider medical attention for less severe types of head injuries, such as concussions. If …
Injured in/by an Uber or Lyft? Can I sue for a million dollars?Watch this video on YouTube Our ride share accident lawyers are here to help if you were injured by a negligent ride share driver (specifically, a Lyft driver or an Uber driver). The unfortunate reality is that people get injured in ride share …
Our experienced Los Angeles dog bite lawyers can help if you have suffered a dog bite in the greater Los Angeles area. Each day, nearly 1,000 persons are treated in hospital emergency departments for nonfatal dog bite-related injuries. If you or a loved one are the victims of a dog bite incident, you deserve fair …
Our Los Angeles car accident attorneys offer skilled and reliable legal help if you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in the Los Angeles area. Approximately 289 people were killed last year in Los Angeles due to traffic collisions, and collisions resulted in even a higher number of accident injuries. If …
Our Pasadena car accident attorneys provide unmatched legal representation if you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in Pasadena or anywhere in the San Gabriel Valley area. Close to one thousand people are killed or injured every year in Pasadena due to car crashes. If you are an auto accident victim, you deserve fair …
Our Los Angeles truck accident lawyers can provide dedicated help if you were injured in a truck accident in Los Angeles or the greater southern Californian area. As a major port city and transportation hub, the Los Angeles region sees more than a thousand trucking accidents each year, many of them causing serious and even …
Bicycle accidents occur throughout Las Vegas, from the Strip and city streets to residential roadways. Nevada law has no bike helmet requirement, so many cyclists hit by motorists are killed or sustain debilitating injuries. Our Las Vegas bicycle accident attorneys go after all the at-fault parties that contributed to your accident so that all past …
Our Long Beach car accident attorneys help victims who were injured in motor vehicle accidents in Long Beach and the surrounding area. A fatal or serious car collision takes place almost every day in Long Beach. If you are a car accident victim, you deserve fair compensation for your injuries. Common injuries in Long Beach …
Colorado Revised Statute 13-21-111.7 CRS is the state’s assumption of the risk law. Assumption of the risk is a defense in personal injury cases that reduces the defendant’s liability when the plaintiff voluntarily chose to participate in a high-risk activity that led to his/her injuries. The full text of the statute reads as follows: CRS …
Colorado Revised Statute 13-21-111 CRS is the state’s modified comparative negligence law. In personal injury cases, the plaintiff’s damages get reduced by their proportion of negligence (if any). And if plaintiffs are 50% or more at fault, then they receive no damages at all. The full text of the statute reads as follows: CRS 13-21-111. (1) …
Are you the victim of police misconduct or excessive force at the hands of law enforcement personnel and police officers? Our police misconduct attorneys can help. Police misconduct can take a variety of different forms, including unlawful detention, false arrest, and racial profiling. If you are a misconduct victim, you and your family members deserve …
Our California premises liability attorneys can help if you suffered an injury on another party’s or person’s property. California premises liability law imposes on property owners and occupants a duty of reasonable care to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition, and to warn guests and visitors of lurking dangers that may not already …
Our restaurant injury attorneys help customers receive the maximum financial settlement for the harm suffered at an eatery, such as a slip-and-fall or food poisoning. Our experienced accident lawyers: help you receive medical care and manage your ongoing medical treatment, gather evidence of wrongdoing, negligence, products liability, and premises liability, file a restaurant injury lawsuit …
Our California construction accident attorneys help construction workers who have suffered workplace and construction site injuries. Unfortunately, California’s construction industry has the second-highest number of work accident fatalities among all industries in the state. Our lawyers fight hard to deliver you and your families fair compensation for your losses. Construction accidents are commonly caused by …
Our electric shock lawyers at Shouse Law Group help people who have suffered electrocution injuries. The harsh reality is that over 400 workers are electrocuted every year in the U.S. Accident victims and their family members deserve fair compensation for their losses. People normally experience electric shock accidents by making contact with power lines, faulty …
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) pays disability benefits to veterans/service members who suffered an injury or illness because of their military service. These benefits are paid every month and the specific amount of compensation varies depending on the severity of a service member’s medical condition. A veteran files a disability claim with the …
California’s basic car seat law is set forth in Vehicle Code 27360 VC. This statute states that all children ages eight years and younger must ride in the back seat of a motor vehicle and do so while secured in an appropriate child restraint system. Depending on the age, height, and weight of a child, …
Our California bike accident attorneys help bikers who have been injured in bicycle crashes and bike-related accidents. Traffic accidents killed over 400 cyclists in California from 2016 to 2018. Accident victims and their families deserve fair compensation for their losses. Common causes of California bike accidents include poor weather and road conditions, drivers not yielding …
People can file an auto insurance claim with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company by calling 1-800-225-2467, visiting the company’s website, or by using the Liberty Mutual mobile app. It is important for car crash victims to file a claim quickly after an accident (usually within 24 hours). A delay in timely submitting insurance claims may result …
People can initiate Allstate auto accident claims by contacting the company directly at 1-800-Allstate, visiting their website, or by using the Allstate mobile app. Note that claimants should file their claim quickly after an accident. A delay could result in accident victims losing their right to pursue compensation for their injuries. If successful in bringing …
It is critical for car accident victims to contact the insurance carrier of the at-fault driver quickly after an accident. If the responsible party’s insurer is Progressive Auto Insurance, this means victims must file Progressive insurance claims with the company to secure their compensation. Failure to promptly file a claim could mean the injured parties …