A traffic accident is never a good thing. A traffic accident where the other driver is at fault and then leaves the scene is definitely worse, and is also a crime. Hit and run accidents can leave you feeling angry, confused, and unsure of what to do. However, there are steps you can take to [...]
3 Things You Need to Know About the Legal Side of Car Accidents There are a lot of factors to consider when you find yourself in a car accident. First things first: you’re grateful to be ok. Second, you want to be sure to get the contact information of the other parties involved, call the [...]
It may seem that the last thing on your mind when you’ve been injured in an accident is what you need to do to win a case against the individual or organization at fault for your injury. However, whether your case is large or small, your injuries severe or minor, if you want to stand [...]
Every day, 460 pedestrians are injured in traffic-related incidents. In the next hour, possibly while you are reading this, 1 pedestrian will be killed in a traffic-related incident. While motorists must always be on the lookout for pedestrians and do their part to maintain safe roadways by staying alert and in control, pedestrians should practice safe [...]
"Personal injury" is a legal term that refers to an injury of the body, mind, or emotions caused by the negligence of another person. Other areas of personal injury cases can include workers compensation, slip & fall accidents, defective products, work injuries, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. If you believe that you've been a [...]
Cycling can be an enjoyable and beneficial pastime. There’s a certain freedom and freewheeling feeling about strapping on your helmet and pumping the pedals. However, cycling is not without its dangers. On average, over 700 cyclists are killed and over 45,000 cyclists are injured each and every year in incidents involving motor vehicles. Here are [...]
Motorcycles are a great way to get around town. With low gas mileage and high maneuverability, they can really improve your out-of-pocket expenses, save you time, and eliminate the headache of trying to find a parking spot. However, these small vehicles can also be dangerous if you don’t have the right knowledge or gear. Motorcycles [...]
California law holds dog owners responsible for dog bite attacks. Adding a yellow ribbon to fearful or aggressive dogs is one way that dog owners can indicate that an animal should be given space in public. If you or a loved one was injured by a dog running loose, a dog at the park [...]
Sexual abuse is a serious issue facing people of all ages, ethnicities and economic levels. According to statistics gathered by RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, 80% of victims of sexual abuse are under the age of 30, while 44% are under 18. It is believed that an American is assaulted every [...]
Originally published in Trial Bar News, Vol.34, Issue 7, Aug./Sept. 2011 By Marianne S. Johnson, Esq. Effective January 1, 2011, the Legislature’s newest attempt to streamline the civil jury process launched an interesting alternative for those civil cases that fall into that problematic void: too big for small claims court, but not worth a three-to-five [...]