Litigating cases involving injuries stemming from a construction accident are very complex because of the recent changes in the law. In order to protect your claim and get full compensation for your construction site accident, you should speak with an attorney who has successfully handled… Continue reading Can I Sue the Property Owner or General Contractor in a Construction Accident?
Personal Injury Questions and Answers
How long does a slip and fall case take to resolve?
One of the most frequently asked questions is: How long does a slip and fall case take to resolve? The amount of time it will take to resolve a slip and fall case is fact-specific. Generally, slip and fall cases are very difficult because liability is… Continue reading How long does a slip and fall case take to resolve?
Personal Injury Questions and Answers
Riding a Bicycle on a Sidewalk and Against the Flow of Traffic Does Not Violate California Vehicle Code
When a bicyclist is injured while riding a bicycle against the flow of the traffic on a sidewalk or a crosswalk, defendant will likely attempt to skirt liability by claiming that the bicyclist was negligent because he violated California Vehicle Code Section 21650.1. Specifically, section… Continue reading Riding a Bicycle on a Sidewalk and Against the Flow of Traffic Does Not Violate California Vehicle Code
Car Strikes Gas Main in Kansas City, MO
When a car that crashed into a gas main was reported, firefighters arrived on scene to see a massive blaze that appeared to engulf an entire city block. One death and several injuries were reported – an entire restaurant was destroyed. Witnesses claimed seeing several… Continue reading Car Strikes Gas Main in Kansas City, MO
Construction Zone Wrongful Death Claim
Daniel Robert Toste, owner of a grading and paving company, was killed in June of 2010 in a construction related accident. Three years later, the victim’s son is suing the driver of the truck that killed his father, the driver’s employer, and the company which… Continue reading Construction Zone Wrongful Death Claim
Man Throws Gasoline on Embers
According to investigators, a 20 year-old man was killed and a 17 year old teenage girl injured when a fire that the two started quickly grew out of control. The pair was situated around a fire pit burning brush when the male, 20 year old… Continue reading Man Throws Gasoline on Embers
San Bernardino County Bus Accident Leaves Three Injured
Three occupants of a sedan received non-life threatening injuries on the morning of January 31st, 2013, in the city of Montclair in San Bernardino County after the sedan collided with a city bus. According to reports, the accident happened just after 11 a.m.at the intersection… Continue reading San Bernardino County Bus Accident Leaves Three Injured
Redlands Car Accident Leaves 3 Dead, 6 Seriously Injured
A head on collision that occurred just after 9:30 a.m. in Redlands left three people dead and six more injured on the morning of January 19th, 2013. The collision involved a family van and a commercial van, the family van carrying eight people, and the… Continue reading Redlands Car Accident Leaves 3 Dead, 6 Seriously Injured
Surgical Sponge Left in Patient
Surgical tools are left inside a patients bodies over 2,000 times per year. How does that make you feel if you are about to undergo surgery? The Case of Larney Johnson Larney Johnson was only a teen in 2006 when he was struck by a… Continue reading Surgical Sponge Left in Patient
The Safest Place to Sit on a Train (Guest Post)
Since upgrading my rail commute from 45 minutes to well over an hour, I couldn’t help but wonder what the safest place is to sit on a train in case of an accident. Before going any further, I acknowledge the fact that trains are much… Continue reading The Safest Place to Sit on a Train (Guest Post)