California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

A slip and fall accident case is a type of personal injury legal matter involving a victim getting seriously injured from slipping, tripping, or falling on an unsafe surface on public or private property. Common injuries that people sustain in slip and fall accidents include back and neck injuries, head trauma, concussions, spinal cord injuries, …

According to Kaiser Family Foundation, 17 percent of in-network claims were denied in 2021. Bad faith on behalf of insurance companies has been in the news lately. Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, referenced a book by Jay M. Feinman entitled “Delay, Deny, Defend.” With bad faith on behalf of …

Pre-existing conditions are health issues or medical conditions that individuals have before a new injury or health condition affects them. Examples of pre-existing conditions include past injuries, chronic illnesses, diabetes, arthritis or other health problems that existed before a new personal injury accident. Pre-existing health conditions are very important to personal injury claims in California …

An outbreak of E. Coli has sickened 39 people in 18 states as of November 17, 2024, leading to 15 hospitalizations and one death, according to the CDC. The infections have been linked to organic carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. Three infections and one death in California have been reported. Call us today for a …

Did you know that more fatalities occur in the construction industry than any other industry? 1,069 fatalities occurred in the construction industry in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This included 410 deaths due to trips, slips and falls, and 243 transportation incidents. If you’re pursuing a construction accident case for yourself or …

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a massively popular GLP-1 drug used to treat diabetes and as a weight loss drug. Around 13 percent of United States adults have used the drug. However, numerous lawsuits have been filed over the side effects of Ozempic. There are over 1,000 lawsuits now pending in federal court alleging that Ozempic’s manufacturer, …

Car accidents are scary, and there is often no time to react to prevent them from happening. Many emotions arise afterward, which are complicated further when you end up dealing with a negligent driver who is an uninsured motorist. In that case, where can you turn? Does your insurance then have to pay for the …

There are now around 10,000 lawsuits in the aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) firefighting foam MDL which allege that manufacturers of AFFF firefighting foam knew or should have known that the PFAS chemicals in the foam may cause cancer but failed to warn about this risk. No settlements have been reached yet in the AFFF litigation. …

Drunk drivers are involved in around 32 percent of traffic accident fatalities in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drunk driving deaths happen about once every 39 minutes in the United States. You may be wondering about things such as what the highest DUI rates by city are, or which …

Earning Your Trust in Scooter Accident Representation  Riding a scooter should be a fun activity. When you leave your home, you never expect an accident to happen. If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle while riding, you need the help of a solid legal team to navigate California’s personal injury …

You may be wondering, “How often do auto accident settlements exceed the policy limits?” It is rare for a settlement stemming from a car accident claim to exceed the policy limits. In fact, this only happens about four percent of the time, according to an Insurance Research Council report. While it is rare for settlements …

5,483 vehicle passengers died in traffic accidents in 2022, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. You might be wondering what happens if you are a passenger in a car accident and what your rights are. If you are injured in a car accident as a passenger, you should get to safety, call 911, …