California Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.
California DUI
DUI arrests don't always lead to convictions in court. Police officer mistakes, faulty breathalyzers and crime lab errors may get your charges reduced or dismissed. Visit our California DUI page to learn more.
Lawsuits for Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Shouse Law Group represents victims throughout the U.S. who suffered serious complications and injuries from dangerous drugs and failed medical devices.
California Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, our personal injury lawyers will fight to get you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages.
Zostavax reduces the risk that people will develop shingles by 51percent – for appropriate patients aged 60 years or over. Efficacy of the medicine goes down as the age of a person goes up. For example, clinical studies have shown that the drug reduces the risk that people will get shingles by: 70 percent for …
Victim of assault & battery? Hit back with a lawsuit!Watch this video on YouTube According to California Law, if you are a victim, you are entitled to seek financial compensation from the attacker by suing for assault and battery, and recover damages suffered due to the assault and battery. Assault in California is defined as …
A Zostavax lawsuit is a legal claim asserted by consumers of the drug against its manufacturer Merck & Co Inc. Pharmaceuticals. These lawsuits allege that the drug is defectively designed, and Merck failed adequately to warn about serious side effects. Plaintiffs are seeking compensation for serious Zostavax side effects and complications such as: development of shingles (the virus …
Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe work environment for their employees. If they violate this duty of care, they may be liable for civil damages when an employee is assaulted or sexually assaulted by a co-worker. A lawsuit against the employer for a workplace assault is just one option. The victim of …
Zostavax is manufactured by Merck & Co Inc. Pharmaceuticals (“Merck”). Merck is an American based pharmaceutical company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. It operates in more than 140 countries worldwide and has approximately 69,000 employees throughout the globe. The business makes a host of pharmaceutical products and vaccines to treat …
When you choose to take part in a risky activity in California, you “assume the risk” of any injuries, even if they are someone else’s fault. Therefore, you are barred from bringing negligence lawsuits against the at-fault parties. Common situations where defendants assert the “assumption of the risk” defense include: Lawsuits for sports injuries at …
The Zostavax lawsuit multidistrict litigation (“Zostavax MDL”) is a collection of hundreds of Zostavax lawsuits in federal civil court. The suits allege injuries and Zostavax drug. This litigation is before U.S. District Judge Harvey Bartle of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Zostavax MDL was created in 2018 via court order by the U.S. Judicial …
Zostavax and Shingrix are both prescription vaccines designed to prevent shingles. While Zostavax has been used since 2006, Shingrix is a newer drug that has been shown to be: more effective, longer lasting, and associated with fewer side effects. The following table presents some of the most important information associated with each drug. Drug Name Manufacturer Efficacy Duration Type …
California law requires vehicle owners to maintain auto liability insurance in case they cause an accident. The insurance covers the other party’s medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills and other damages, up to the limits of the at-fault driver’s policy. In California, the minimum liability coverage required by law is 30/60/15.1 This means the …
The precise Statute of Limitations (“SOL”) applicable to a Zostavax lawsuit will depend on: the state in which the suit is filed, and the legal theory upon which the lawsuit is based. This means that not all of these suits will have the same SOL since: the suits are filed in multiple states, and they …
In California, your insurance company has a duty to defend and indemnify you. This means that when a third party makes a claim for a covered risk, the insurer must promptly and fairly investigate the claim in good faith as well as provide you with a legal defense if the claim is potentially covered. To …
Deck or balcony collapses tend to result in extremely serious, oftentimes fatal, injuries. Victims or surviving family members may be able to bring a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the property owner, property manager and/or the company that constructed the balcony. Premises Liability Under premises liability law, owners of the property are required …
Zofran lawsuits are mass tort claims against the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline for birth defects caused by its nausea pill, Zofran. Zofran was routinely prescribed for expectant mothers who suffered from morning sickness, even though the drug was not approved for use during pregnancy. It has since been linked to sharp increases in the risk for …
The Xeljanz lawsuits against drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. allege that the rheumatoid arthritis medication causes liver damage, cancer, pulmonary embolisms, and/or blood clots in the lungs, pelvis, thighs, or legs. Here are five key things to know about the current Xeljanz litigation: The primary legal claims are that Pfizer defectively designed the drug and failed …
Boating accidents can result in serious injury or death. When you are injured in a boating accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit in pursuit of a settlement to pay for your: Medical bills and long-term medical care, Loss of income and loss of earning capacity, and Pain and suffering. Boating in the open …
Xarelto has been linked to acute kidney injuries in recent medical studies. The new side effect of Xarelto comes just as Xarelto’s manufacturer, Bayer, and its U.S. marketer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, have settled thousands of lawsuits over Xarelto’s tendency to make patients bleed internally. Numerous more Xarelto lawsuits are expected to be filed over this new …
In California, a wrongful life lawsuit is a type of medical malpractice action brought by a child, claiming that a healthcare provider’s negligence caused the child to be born with life-altering birth defects or difficulties. These difficulties essentially prevent the children victims from living a full life. Here are five key things to know: Potential …
A wrongful birth lawsuit in California is a type of medical malpractice claim. It alleges that your doctor’s failure to diagnose a serious medical condition in your unborn baby prevented you from making an informed medical decision about whether to keep it. Wrongful birth lawsuits demand compensation to cover your losses. In California, that compensation …
California law requires you to maintain bodily injury liability insurance in case you injure someone in a car accident. It pays the other party’s medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and other damages from physical injuries, up to your policy limit. In California, you must carry a minimum of “30/60” bodily injury liability. This …
Victims have the burden of proof in California personal injury lawsuits. This means you have to show by a preponderance of the evidence (that it is “more likely than not”) that the defendant’s wrongdoing caused you harm in order for you to recover compensation. To recover punitive damages, you must show by the higher clear …
Burn injuries can be caused by product defects, workplace injuries, or another person’s negligence. The person or company responsible for the burn injury is liable to you for damages. Even if you were partially to blame for the accident, you could be awarded partial damages based on the defendant’s level of fault. The compensation for …
Tort Claims Act — "How Do I Sue the Government?" Top California Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube The California Tort Claims Act (CTCA) permits you to sue the state or local government in certain circumstances involving personal injury, property damage or wrongful death. However, the procedures are very strict, and you usually have only …
Updated March 7, 2022 When someone dies from a work injury in California, there are special benefits available to those that depended on the deceased worker for financial support. These benefits are based on the relationship to the deceased worker and the amount of financial support the deceased worker gave them. Death benefits are: paid …
How to Get Car Repair Bills PAID After an AccidentWatch this video on YouTube Drivers have several options for getting vehicle repair bills paid after a car, truck or motorcycle accident. They can seek payment from: The other driver’s auto insurer; Their own uninsured / under-insured motorist policy or collision coverage (if any); or The other …
In California, the owner of a cat that bites or scratches a person can be held liable if the owner: knows the cat is dangerous or aggressive, and fails to restrain the cat or provide adequate notice of its dangerous tendencies. Compensatory damages for cat bite lawsuits in California can include: Medical bills, Lost wages, …