Raymond McElfish takes huge verdict in Amtrak case. Article written by the Sacramento Bee: A Sacramento jury returned a $28.6 million verdict Friday for a California man who lost his legs to an Amtrak train six years ago as he lay on railroad tracks near Marysville. The jury found varying degrees of negligence by Amtrak, […]
Wrongful death cases in California
Wrongful death cases in California Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life as a result of another’s negligence, omission, willful or wrongful act, or default. Anyone, including corporations and government agencies, can be held liable and sued for the death of another person. Accidents involving cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians, among other things, […]
Dangers of LA Crosswalks
Dangers of LA Crosswalks Cross walk laws vary state to state and, in some places, city to city. With Los Angeles being the home to nearly 10 million citizens, it is important to know the rules of the cross walk and just how dangerous they can be for everyday pedestrians. Crosswalk Accident Statistics in California […]
When is my landlord liable for an accident?
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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 […]