When is my landlord liable for an accident? Do you rent or lease an apartment or house in California? If so, you have certain rights as a tenant under the law. There are more than 600,00 rental units in Los Angeles County alone. If your hurt in an accident in your own home or a […]
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Common St. Patrick’s Day Accidents
Common St. Patrick’s Day Accidents St. Patrick’s Day, a beloved holiday for many, is just on the horizon. It’s no surprise that St. Patrick’s Day is such a popular celebration in the United States, with about half the population joining in on the festivities. March 17th is typically filled with green beer and bar hopping. […]
The impact of social media on a personal injury case
The impact of social media on a personal injury case In the last few decades social media has grown to become a platform nearly everyone uses daily. Whether you’re networking with colleagues, staying in touch with relatives, or making silly tiktoks. Most of us do not know a person who isn’t on either Facebook, Twitter, […]
Avoid E-Scooter Accidents – Follow These Laws in 2022
Avoid E-Scooter Accidents – Follow These Laws in 2022 If you have traveled to a big city recently you have probably seen or even ridden on an E-scooter. This ecofriendly option is on the rise in popularity with its ease of use and low-cost maintenance. Unfortunately, as they rise in popularity the number of accidents […]
Rideshare Gone Wrong
If you live in or around a big city like Los Angeles, you may know that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have quickly become a popular way for passengers to conveniently travel from one destination to another at a relatively low cost, all while easily using an app on a smartphone. However, despite the […]
QAADIR: Pebley Has Been Affirmed By LA Court of Appeal
The Second Appellate District in Los Angeles today issued and published its opinion in the case of Qaadir v. Pacifica Trucking affirming and extending the Pebley case, which permits a plaintiff who has health insurance to treat on a lien. The ruling reviewed every case on medical billing since before Howell and concluded that Pebley was controlling on whether a Plaintiff with health […]
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What does a Trial Lawyer do?
Trial lawyers represent clients involved in litigation, both civil and criminal. Criminal lawyers may represent plaintiffs or defendants, the people, or the accused. Civil litigators take the side of a party in a dispute where no crime is involved. The trial lawyer’s job is to persuade a jury of the facts in a case, and […]