California Personal Injury & Product Liability Blog

On October 13, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law allowing victims of child sex abuse additional time to report the abuse and file lawsuits. A flurry of allegations of Catholic priest sexual abuse of minors, as well as former U.S. Olympic gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s 2018 conviction, led to the introduction of …

Those who were sexually abused by priests when they were minors at the dioceses of Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego are now eligible to file claims to receive payouts from an independent victims compensation program. What Is The Independent Victims Compensation Program? The Independent Victims Compensation Program allows victims who …

Mercedes-Benz recalled 22,637 vehicles on February 26, 2019, because improperly locked seatbacks might fold forward in a collision, leading to injuries. Seatback failure doesn’t always lead to a seatback falling forward. Seatback failure can also lead to seatbacks falling backwards. When this happens, front row seat occupants can be violently thrown into the back of …

Fireworks can be beautiful and great fun to set off, but they also pose a significant fire hazard as well. The following facts about the fire risks involved with fireworks are a timely reminder for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks Safety Tips Firework-caused fires generally occur when flying material from the fireworks lands …

Electric scooters are a very popular form of transportation for California city dwellers. It’s a cheap and convenient way to navigate congested city streets. Lime scooters can be found all over California, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and other cities throughout the world. While many people enjoy zipping around town on these small …

Over the years, our law firm has been greatly impacted by burn victim stories.  We have handled many major burn cases throughout California. We know that a burn is one of the most painful injuries that anyone can ever experience. When a burn occurs nerve endings are damaged, causing intense pain. Burns are a leading …

How Power Lines Cause Fires When a wildfire starts, people often assume that it is caused by a human. While humans do cause many fires – either accidentally by throwing a cigarette butt or on purpose, as is the case in arson – sometimes there are other causes. One common cause of wildfires is power …

Under California law, both drivers and passengers are required to wear a seatbelt. The state enacted this law based on the belief that mandatory seatbelt use will reduce injuries and death for both drivers and passengers. This belief is supported by data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which states “seat belt …

With golf season in full swing, it’s not uncommon for someone to ask, “Can I sue if I am hit by a golf ball?”  As with many things in the law, the answer is, “It depends.” Many facets of the law come into play to determine liability in golf ball injury cases. For example, principles …

YES, An Undocumented Immigrant CAN Make A Personal Injury Claim! In the American legal system, when people are injured, they may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. When someone is injured in an accident through no fault of their own, it is reasonable to expect to recover lost wages, compensation for the past and …

Whether you’re in Chicago or Los Angeles, you can be sure that people will be celebrating on this Fourth of July. Independence Day is a national holiday when we celebrate the birth of our nation, often with parades, music, food, fireworks, and drinks. Like virtually every other holiday in the United States, many July 4 …

Californians are familiar with Highway 99, which stretches along almost the entire state. This 424-mile stretch of roadway spans from Fresno down to the Grapevine in Southern California. Highway 99 has recently made news, but not for a good reason. A recent report shows that Highway 99 is the most dangerous highway in the United …