A lawsuit for sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or sexual assault by doctors is a common type of personal injury claim in California. It can be filed against the doctor, as well as the doctor’s employer. These lawsuits often happen during or after criminal charges against the doctor. Because it is a civil lawsuit rather than …
Food Poisoning at a Restaurant or Grocery Store? You May Be Able to File a LawsuitWatch this video on YouTube The law allows you to file a food poisoning lawsuit against all the companies and people responsible for your illness. Typical damages include compensation for medical bills, lost work, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. …
Under California’s equine inherent risk law, people generally assume the natural risks associated with horseback riding since horses are innately dangerous animals. However, horse owners can still be liable for injuries their horses cause if they acted with gross negligence, recklessness, or intention. By filing an equine liability lawsuit against the horse owner who caused …
Lawsuits in California… When can I get "punitive damages"?Watch this video on YouTube To be awarded punitive damages in California, Civil Code 3294 requires you to demonstrate with clear and convincing evidence that the one who caused your injuries did so by acting with oppression, fraud, or malice. The purpose of punitive damages is to …
Playlist: Comparative NegligenceWatch this playlist on YouTube The elements of a California negligence claim are spelled out in Civil Jury Instructions (“CACI”) 400. For you to win a lawsuit and a financial recovery, you have to prove by a “preponderance of the evidence” these four elements: The defendant owed you a duty of care; The defendant …
How Much Is My Dog Bite Lawsuit Worth? 5 Key FactorsWatch this video on YouTube California dog bite law under Civil Code section 3342 makes dog owners liable for bite injuries that occur in public or on private property where the victim has the lawful right to be. Unlike in other states, California dog bite …
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 …
Homeowners insurance can cover a dog bite in California. However, it does not always cover one. Some insurance policies require homeowners to opt in to dog bite coverage. Some deny coverage to certain dog breeds. Reviewing the language of your homeowners insurance policy is the best way to see if it covers dog bites. Buying …
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 …
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, …