California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

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, …

If you get into a motorcycle accident, you could end up with road rash injuries. A road rash injury can vary in degrees of severity. It is important to be able to determine the degree of your injury to be able to properly treat road rash and move forward from the injury. Call us today …

In recent years, car theft has become a significant issue in the United States, with over a million vehicles reported stolen annually. California alone accounts for more than 200,000 of these thefts each year. This surge in stolen vehicles raises essential questions about liability and responsibility when accidents occur. Who is accountable for the damage …

Today’s vehicles come equipped with numerous safety features to protect occupants during a crash. Tragically, the forces involved in a collision are sometimes too powerful for the safety systems to combat, and fatalities occur. The sudden loss of a loved one in a traffic accident can leave a family reeling. Navigating the grieving process while …

The last thing you want as a parent is for your child to be in a car accident. Unfortunately, tragic car accidents with children involved are far too common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 156,502 children injured in traffic accidents in 2022. Three percent of all traffic fatalities in 2022 …

Aside from getting medical attention, the first thing to cross your mind after an accident is typically the cost. Accidents can cause damage to their victims and the liable parties. For this reason, the importance of having an insurance policy is often stressed. Insurance exists to help lower costs via covering most expenses and damages. …

One important term to know regarding your injury claim is MMI, meaning maximum medical improvement. MMI refers to the point where an injury victim has recovered from their injuries to the fullest potential, as determined by the treating physician. MMI does not necessarily mean the injury victim has completely healed. MMI refers the point where …