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Do Wrongful Death Claims Usually Go to Court in Hanford, California?

Martin Gasparian June 20, 2021

Wrongful death cases are heart-wrenching for everyone involved. A person’s life has been taken as a result of the intentional, reckless, or negligent conduct of a wrongdoer. Families are stunned and left without the support, guidance, and companionship of the deceased. With outstanding medical, funeral, and burial bills being directed to them, survivors are often financially devastated, too. They can’t

How is Fault Determined in a Personal Injury Claim?

Clifford Rieders June 20, 2021

Who’s actually at fault is always at the center of personal liability cases. Who caused the other party’s injuries? This is a key threshold that needs to be established in a personal liability claim. And once it is established who’s at fault, that party is liable to pay the other party for damages. This compensation must be paid to the

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Pennsylvania

Clifford Rieders June 19, 2021

Car accidents are all too common, and plenty dangerous to boot. You can take as many precautions as you want, but there are inevitable risks that you may not be able to anticipate at every moment. This is not to say that you should feel paranoid about driving, just conscious about what you may have to deal with while on

Difference Between Gross & Normal Negligence

Martin Gasparian June 15, 2021

Legal terminology can often appear unnecessarily complicated. However, there’s always a reason why certain words have entered California’s legal lexicon. Knowing the implications of key terms could make a big difference in the compensation that plaintiffs could claim. One of the most challenging distinctions in personal injury law is between “standard negligence” and “gross negligence.” While it can be tricky

what should I do and not do after an accident in Washington

What Should I Do and Not Do After an Accident in Spokane, Washington

Aaron Crary June 6, 2021

You might be the most defensive driver in the State of Washington, but it’s nearly inevitable that you’ll cross paths with somebody who is careless and negligent and become the victim of a personal injury accident. You could be stopped at a red light when a dump truck crashes into you. With insurance deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, and lost time from

Do You Need a Lawyer After Being Injured in a Car Accident in Spokane?

Aaron Crary May 24, 2021

After being injured in a car accident that was caused by the carelessness and negligence of somebody else in or around Spokane, you’ll be preserving your rights and protecting your best interests by retaining a car accident lawyer right away. Just about all car accident injury lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t need to

Your Guide to Understanding Damages in Personal Injury Claims

Howard Ankin May 12, 2021

There are three main types of damages in personal injury cases, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. There are several key differences between these that are important for victims to understand. The following is an overview of each category of damages and its role in personal injury claims. Economic Damages Also known as compensatory damages, economic damages are those that

Nursing Home Liability for COVID-19 Outbreaks

Covid Masks, Warnings and Asbestos Litigation

Tim Assouad April 6, 2021

Covid-19 has changed our world. From every day mask wearing and social distancing to working from home, our lives have changed immeasurably. So too in toxic tort litigation. Courts and parties have struggled to keep cases and dockets moving via Zoom and phone conferences, and have grappled with how and when trials will go forward. Of course, this is all

Tele-Radiology Malpractice

Kay Van Wey March 10, 2021

The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work as lawyers. We have all adapted to zoom hearings, mediations and depositions. When the pandemic ends, I personally hope we’ll keep doing some of the things we are doing now that are more efficient and less costly. The legal industry has not been the only industry to make adjustments

Asbestos Is Still Very Much With Us and What To Do About It

Traven Pyles March 2, 2021

Although no secret for legal professionals, members of the general public might be shocked to find out that asbestos and the whole panoply of related diseases are still a matter of current public concern. In case you need a memory refresh, asbestos is the mineral that used to capture headlines all through the ’70s to the ’90s due to its

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