Category Archives: Personal Injury

What can a personal injury lawyer do for you?

What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

What does a personal injury attorney do? Personal injury attorneys protect your rights and help you receive fair compensation when harmed in an accident. This includes car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, product liability, and more.  They investigate the accident, calculate damages, and negotiate with insurance companies. If needed, they represent you in court …

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Statute of Limitations for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

California personal injury laws are based upon the principle that a victim should be entitled to compensation when someone else’s negligent acts lead to an injury-causing accident. These cases generally involve negligence, mistakes, or carelessness. Common examples include car accidents, slip-and-fall, or trip-and-fall injuries. In cases where the action by a wrongdoer is intentional or …

Pre-existing conditions and your personal injury claim.

Can a Pre-existing Condition Affect My Accident Claim?

If you’ve been injured in an accident and already have a health condition, you may worry it will hurt your case. Insurance companies often use pre-existing conditions as an excuse to pay less. However, California law protects your right to fair compensation, even if you have previous injuries or health issues. How Insurance Companies View …

Can you switch attorneys in California?

How to Switch Personal Injury Lawyers in California

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer for your personal injury case is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who’s knowledgeable, professional, will listen to your concerns and handle your case with care.  But what happens when you’re no longer happy with your attorney and feel like he’s being unresponsive? …