Bystander Claims for Emotional Distress in California
What is Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress? In California — as in many other states — a plaintiff who has suffered emotional distress due to…
What is Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress? In California — as in many other states — a plaintiff who has suffered emotional distress due to…
Demand for Independent Medical Exam When you file a lawsuit against a negligent driver who has caused an accident in which you suffered injuries, you…
What are Interrogatories? If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you will likely be served with at least one set of interrogatories. Interrogatories…
Property Destroyed by Fallen Oak Tree in Sonora Last week, a giant oak tree fell in Sonora, California. The tree was so massive it severely…
Potential Road Toll to Get to SMF The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is investigating ways to reduce traffic along Interstate 5 in the downtown…
Sportage and Cadenza Models Recalled Owners of nearly 380,000 Kia vehicles are being warned to park their cars outdoors because of an engine compartment fire…
More Insurance Premium Refunds on the Way If you pay for automobile insurance, you may have received small premium refunds or credits towards your payments…
Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case In a personal injury case, the term “damages” refers to the amount of money that is sought and…
Absorption and Redistribution of Impact One of the most effective automobile safety innovations of the last few decades is the crumple zone. As the name…
More Vehicles Earn Highest IIHS Award The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized 49 vehicle models for achieving the institute’s highest safety award,…
Tapping into the Mind-Body Connection Numerous studies have shown that meditation, relaxation, positive thoughts, and other techniques that incorporate the mind-body connection can reduce the…
Providing Notice to the Defendant If you have a personal injury claim that has received nothing but lowball offers from the insurance company, it may…
Seeking Legal Help Unsuccessfully If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered injuries, you may have decided to retain an attorney to…
Violent Incidents Involving Premises Liability on the Rise in 2020 Statistics show a definite increase in crime over the course of 2020. The causes for…
Considering Safety Technology In the relatively near future, car travel may be extremely safe. We are not there yet, and there is still an unacceptable…
WATCH Dangerous Toys List for 2020 Personal injury claims based upon products liability for dangerous toys are unfortunately a far too common experience for personal…