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Getting into a minor vehicle accident may not seem like such a big deal, at least not first. However, it is not uncommon for individuals to realize that they have sustained either more severe injuries than they thought or substantial unseen property damage. Here, we want to discuss why you may actually need a lawyer after a minor car accident in San Bernardino. When You May Not Need an Attorney We do want to say upfront that there are situat... Read More

Losing someone you love is incredibly challenging. This is especially true if your loved one lost their life because of the actions of someone else. In some cases, the family members and the estate of an individual may be able to recover compensation and closure for their loss, either through a wrongful death claim or a criminal case related to the loss of life. However, there is a difference between wrongful death claims in civil court and th... Read More

Losing a loved one due to the negligence of another individual or entity is an incredible challenge, both emotionally and financially. Wrongful death laws in California allow family members and the estate of the deceased to recover compensation for their losses, but there are certain things that you need to know about in order to pursue your claim successfully. What is Wrongful Death? When we turn to the California Code of Civil Procedure Se... Read More

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or company in California, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Wrongful death laws in California are available to help family members and the estate of the deceased recover various types of compensation in these situations. However, there are multiple elements that need to be in place and proven in order for a wrongful death cla... Read More

Anytime someone is bitten by another person's dog in California, they should be able to recover compensation for their injuries and other expenses. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, particularly when it comes to going up against insurance carriers and dealing with the deadlines in place. Here, we want to discuss how long you have to file the lawsuit after a dog bite injury occurs, as well as any deadlines put in place b... Read More

States around the US use various methods to handle what happens after a dog bite occurs. In some cases, states will use a “one bite rule,” which means that, in order to recover compensation from a dog’s owner, it has to be shown that the dog has previously bitten an individual before. However, other states approach these cases with a strict liability law, which means that the dog owner will be responsible regardless of whether or not their pet... Read More

Individuals can typically recover compensation if they are bitten by a dog owned or controlled by another individual. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, and it requires an understanding of California's dog bite laws. Is California a Strict Liability Dog Bite State? Yes, California does follow a “strict liability” system when it comes to dog bite laws. When we examine Civil Code Section 3342, we can see that a dog owner... Read More