In 2015, there were 2,271 Stockton car accident incidents which caused an injury or a fatality. This was reported by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The 2015 study was the latest published statistical report. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is tasked with studying and reporting traffic safety in all of California’s cities. They [...]
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) conducted a study in Modesto, California, regarding injuries due to car accidents. The Modesto Car Accident Statistics study is designed to help Modesto identify traffic safety problems so that it can develop plans on how to combat those problems. It takes cities of comparable sizes in population and ranks them [...]
According to California's Dog Bite Law, an owner of a dog is held strictly liable when their dog bites someone. “The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the [...]
Social host alcohol injury immunity laws: Inviting people for drinks at your house? It’s always fun and nice to have friends or family over for a few cold drinks or some wine, whichever you prefer. But, what happens when your intoxicated friend or family member leaves your house and injures someone? What happens if [...]
Loss of Use – The Rarely Known Property Damage Claim In almost every auto accident, one or both of the parties suffer some type of property damage to their vehicles. The at-fault party’s insurance will normally cover your property damage, either by way of repair or deeming it a total loss, and giving you the fair [...]
“The general rule is that an insurer that pays a portion of the debt owed to the insured is not entitled to subrogation for that portion of the debt until the debt is fully discharged. In other words, the entire debt must be paid. Until the creditor has been made whole for its loss, the subrogee [...]
Gym Injuries –What You Need to Know About Your Legal Rights. Summer is around the corner and you want to look your best at the beach? Just want to get healthier, fitter, toner, or lose some baby weight? Got a dad bod? Been slacking? Thinking about joining the gym or did you already do so? Whatever [...]
Recreational Injury Immunity Laws – Thinking of Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Bike Riding, Sightseeing, Picnicking, or Nature Walks? You Should Know About This Law That May Prevent You From Getting Compensation for Your Injuries! It’s about that time of year again. Spring is just around the corner and summer is trailing close behind. That means the warm [...]
Injured by a public entity? Move quickly or forever lose your rights to pursue compensation! Normally, if you are injured by another private individual, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. However, if you are injured by a California public entity, the law requires that you follow very specific [...]
Workers’ Compensation Lien/Third Party Settlement Funds The purpose of this article is to provide answers in regards to a Workers’ Compensation Lien in a Third Party Personal Injury Case. Simply stated, the common facts are Workers (W), while working for Employer (E) gets injured on the job by a Third Party Defendant (D). W then gets [...]
