California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

Nadrich & Cohen Accident Injury Lawyers is no longer actively retaining Dixie Fire victims. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) will not be criminally charged for two wildfires its equipment started under settlements that district attorneys announced on Monday. The settlements were a better ending for communities and fire victims, according to prosecutors, since it …

The phrase autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a spectrum of conditions involving the development of the nervous system. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines the word “spectrum” to cover a set of conditions and differences in the severity and type of symptoms. ASD includes Asperger syndrome. ASD is classified by the …

The United States insurance and real estate industries are doing everything they can to avoid paying victims of lead paint poisoning the financial compensation they deserve for their injuries. Insurance companies are avoiding liability for lead paint poisoning by putting lead paint exclusions in their policies, and real estate owners are creating webs of limited …

Northern California wildfire victims who settled with PG&E will receive an increased distribution payment later this month, according to retired Justice John K. “Jack” Trotter. Wildfire victims who have already received money from the trust will receive an additional payment. Pro rata payments, which were 30 percent of the approved claim value, will be increased …

Lane splitting is the practice of riding a motorcycle between two lanes of traffic which are traveling in the same direction. It is a common practice in California, which sees some of the heaviest traffic in the nation. Lane splitting can help motorcyclists get from point A to point B more quickly by moving through …

The average car accident settlement for back and neck injuries could range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more depending on the severity of your injuries, pain and suffering experienced, the cost of your medical bills and more.  According to research by the Accident Analysis and Prevention journal, more than 800,000 cervical spine injuries occur from …

Last week, paraquat multidistrict litigation (MDL) judge Hon. Nancy Rosenstengel rejected defendants’ efforts to have most claims dismissed based on the argument that the claims should be time-barred by individual states’ statutes of repose. The decision was essentially a defeat for the defense, as it rejected the defense’s primary argument. Judge Rosenstengel’s decision, however, did …

While rollover accidents only accounted for 3.2 percent of auto accidents in the United States in 2019, they accounted for 21.6 percent of fatal auto accidents in that same year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool (FIRST). 3.3 percent of rollover accidents in 2019 were fatal, …

Yes, you can sue a company for putting you in danger. You might think that you can only sue individuals for putting you in danger, but you can sue companies as well. There are many situations in which you can sue a company for putting you in danger, and these situations can lead to lawsuits …

The number one cause of auto accidents is negligent driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, negligent driving can take many different forms. Negligent drivers violate the rules of the road, including by driving while distracted or intoxicated. If you or a person you care about has suffered injuries in an …

Retaining an attorney to represent you following an auto accident is one of the most important steps that you can take. This is true even if your car accident is relatively small, with minor property damages or injuries. If you have suffered serious personal injuries in an auto accident, retain an experienced attorney to represent …

Life expectancy in the United States has increased from 39.4 years in 1860 to 78.9 years in 2020. One of the primary reasons for this increase is the development of new pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics. However, taking medications can sometimes lead to unintended consequences, including severe side effects which can lead to serious injury, cancer or …