Dogs may be man’s best friend but they are animals and like any other animals they may lash out and bite. Dog bites can lead to serious injuries, disfigurement and emotional distress. It is important that people in California who have been bitten by a dog understand...
Personal Injury
How can I maximize my compensation?
Car accidents can leave you with a lifetime of catastrophic injuries and medical hardships. The cost to acclimate to these changes can cause victims to have to pay thousands of dollars or more in medical bills and new living expenses. When these costs begin to add up,...
Eight injured in hit-and-run accident
Automobile accidents involving more than two vehicles can make untangling the riddle of liability very difficult. In many accidents, the precipitating incident may only last for a few seconds. Eye witnesses who are also victims may only have unreliable memories of the...
California dog bite law basics
California follows strict liability dog bite laws which holds pet owners liable for the actions of their pet regardless of the precautions they took or if they knew of the pet’s propensity to bite and attack or not. This is important for victims of dog bite to be...
Filing a negligence claim after a car accident
In California, drivers who cause car accident are liable for accident-related injuries and damages. Injured motorists, passengers and pedestrians may recover both economic and non-economic damages from the at-fault driver’s insurance company by filing a personal...
What should a person do if they have been bitten by a dog?
There are many people in the San Diego area who own a dog. In fact, it is estimated that over 50% of Americans own a dog. Most of the time these dogs are friendly, family pets that would only hurt a squirrel. But occasionally a dog can turn dangerous and unexpectedly...
What are punitive damages?
Many people are familiar with concept of damages: a person that’s been wrongfully injured can sue the responsible party in court to receive compensation for the hardship they suffered. In the terse language of the court, damages are intended to make the plaintiff...
Who is liable when a dog attacks?
Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but dogs are animals and as such can be unpredictable. It is not unusual for a dog to lash out and bite someone. It is important for those in San Diego who have suffered dog bite to understand California dog bite laws, so they can...
How a vicarious liability claim can help you recover compensation
The damages suffered in a truck accident can be devastating. They can not only ruin your financial stability, making it difficult to cover your daily living expenses, but they can also prevent you from obtaining the medical care you need and leave you struggling to...
Accident at an area intersection leaves best friends dead
Two young women, both in the early 20s, died in a serious car accident at San Diego intersection. Rescuers also took 6 other people to local hospitals, but their condition was not disclosed. Police said that a person came through a red light at a high speed while the...