California

Attorney Wins DUI Cases at Metropolitan Court in Los AngelesWatch this video on YouTube The Metropolitan Courthouse – often referred to as “Metro” – is where the majority of Los Angeles misdemeanor driving under the influence cases are prosecuted. Absent unusual circumstances, felony DUI cases are not prosecuted in this Court. The Metropolitan Courthouse is …

The idea of predatory lending has garnered a lot of national attention in recent years. Most people think of it as involving large institutions such as banks and subprime lenders who exploit the vulnerabilities of struggling home buyers and homeowners in distressed neighborhoods. But in California, federal state and local prosecutors have targeted small lenders, …

There’s a lot of confusion these days about the legality of property “flipping.” Property flipping is, generally speaking, a perfectly permissible practice.  The classic scenario is when a buyer purchases a property below market value, usually because the home needs quite a bit of work or because it was sold pursuant to a short sale …

The first Los Angeles County drug court opened downtown as a pilot project in 1994. Judge Stephen Marcus — a “true believer” in the concept — presided over the court. Today, Los Angeles County drug courts have an astounding success rate. Only about 10% of those who graduate from the program go on to commit …

In this article, our California marijuana defense attorneys1 discuss issues relating to Opening a Medical Marijuana Dispensary. Many of these issues also apply to selling recreational marijuana. Additional information on the licensing process can be found in our article on How to Open a Retail (Recreational) Marijuana Business in California. 1. A Brief Overview of California’s …

California’s rent skimming law–is one of the most common types of California real estate fraud Charged with rent skimming?  Let our California real estate fraud lawyers help!  Regardless of whether or not you are professionally affiliated with the real estate industry, we know the most effective legal techniques to help you clear your charges. In …

Playlist: What is a misdemeanor?Watch this playlist on YouTube Unfortunately, there are times when our California criminal justice system simply doesn’t achieve justice. Judges make mistakes. Juries get it wrong. Attorneys act unethically or don’t exercise competence. Fortunately, when these types of injustices occur, California law allows you to appeal. And that’s where we come …

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How much is my motorcycle accident lawsuit worth?Watch this video on YouTube In 2021, there were 6,084 motorcycle deaths in the United States. Based on miles traveled, the risk of death for a motorcyclist is almost 24 times higher than for cars. Motorcycle accidents are common in California and often lead to serious injury or …

Bicyclist hit by a car…How much is my case worth?Watch this video on YouTube According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year bike crashes cause more than 1,000 deaths and more than 130,000 injuries in the U.S.8 California has the sixth highest bicyclist fatalities per capita.9 Bicycle accidents in California can be caused …

Bus Accident Lawsuit — Explained by a Personal Injury AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube When you are injured in a bus accident, you may be left with expensive medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A personal injury lawsuit allows you and your family to seek compensation for your injuries. Bus accidents are often …

Can I sue Airbnb if I was bitten by bed bugs during a stay?Watch this video on YouTube If you were bitten by bed bugs at a hotel, motel or other rented property in California, you can bring a premises liability lawsuit against the owners and operators. You generally need to prove that they knew …

An electric scooter (Bird or Lime) accident lawsuit is a legal claim by a person injured from the use of a scooter. They are most often the result of someone’s negligence. However, they can also be the result of someone’s intentional conduct. Victims can suffer serious injuries that entitle them to compensation for: Medical expenses, Lost …

Swimming pool injuries — Whom can I sue?Watch this video on YouTube In California, a swimming pool injury lawsuit is a personal injury claim against the owner or manager of a pool for an incident that happened at the pool. In many cases, these lawsuits are wrongful death claims filed on behalf of someone who drowned in the …

If your husband or wife is injured in an accident in California, both you and your spouse can sue the at-fault party. Though whereas your spouse would sue for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, you would sue only for loss of consortium. Loss of consortium is “the loss of love, companionship, comfort, …

Car crash injury? 7 types of "lost wages" you can recoverWatch this video on YouTube In a California personal injury lawsuit, lost wages refers to income you would have earned had the defendant not injured you through their wrongful act. Lost wages are generally easily to calculate since they are based on what you were …

A Uloric lawsuit is a mass tort claim against Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. for the serious cardiovascular side effects caused by its gout medication Uloric (Febuxostat). These injuries include: heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), unstable angina, and/or sudden cardiac arrest (cardiovascular death) Uloric lawsuits center on Takeda’s alleged failure to warn doctors …

"Lost Earning Capacity" — What is it? And how do I get compensated for it after an injury?Watch this video on YouTube California law allows a plaintiff to recover damages for “lost earning capacity” in a personal injury case. Lost earning capacity compensates the plaintiff for work-related income that is reasonably certain to be lost in the future as the …

California law allows you to recover damages for the negligent infliction of emotional distress (abbreviated NIED). This is not an independent cause of action. Rather, it is a basis for damages in a negligence claim. Under California law, emotional distress damages can be claimed if you were either a direct victim of someone’s wrongful act, …