What Is Causation? Understanding Personal Injury Cases from Michael Waks In any personal injury or wrongful death case, a plaintiff must prove causation. Proving causation means showing the defendant was the cause of the harm. Learn more about causation this presentation. … [Read more...]
In the state of California, the victim of an auto accident or other injuries caused by negligence can be compensated for pain. Determining an appropriate amount of compensation is difficult, as measuring pain is subjective. Keeping a pain journal after an accident can be invaluable in helping to demonstrate the extent and the duration of the pain suffered. Why You Should Keep a Pain Journal After An accident California Civil Jury Instructions 2095A addresses physical pain and mental … [Read more...]
Pedestrians face significant dangers when they are hit by a motor vehicle, since they are not protected in any way from the force or impact of the collision. Unfortunately, between 2002 and 2013, there were more than 58,000 accidents involving pedestrians in Los Angeles County. In many cases, these pedestrians were hurt at intersections that were poorly designed and that created a significant risk of pedestrian collisions. Dangerous LA Intersections Put Pedestrians at Risk of … [Read more...]
When you left your home this morning, you never imagined you would be injured in a slip and fall accident, but you were. Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, to anyone, and there is little you can do to prevent it. If you are injured on someone else’s property because they were negligent in maintaining it, you could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost time from work and more. What you do at the scene of a slip and fall accident in California can impact your slip and fall … [Read more...]
Westwood Boulevard is a busy road with many cars and bicycles. More than 3,100 students, faculty members, and staff ride their bicycles to UCLA daily, and as many as 800 of the bike trips occur on Westwood Boulevard. Unfortunately, from 2002 to 2013, this road was also the site of 52 reported bicycle accidents. Of those crashes, motorists were found responsible for causing 35 of the collisions. To try to make Westwood Boulevard safer for bicycle riders commuting to school, … [Read more...]
A personal injury lawsuit after a slip and fall claim allows a victim of fall injuries to secure compensation for losses. Plaintiffs have the burden of proving several elements of a slip and fall claim if they wish to be paid for their financial and non-economic damages. Notice - the property owner or tenant's knowledge of a dangerous condition - in slip and fall cases is one of the things a plaintiff must prove in a slip and fall case. Notice can be proven by showing the owner or tenant's … [Read more...]
If you get hurt at work, you may not be able to file a civil personal injury lawsuit like you can when you are hurt in any other situation. Instead, you may be restricted to filing a workers' compensation case. A workers' compensation claim can, in some ways, provide broader protection to injured victims. However, you will not get the same amount of compensation or the same level of benefits from workers' comp as you would if you were able to file a civil … [Read more...]
Legal Terms Used in Slip and Fall Cases: A Guide for Plaintiffs by Michael Waks If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is wise to understand these legal terms used in slip and fall cases. … [Read more...]
Dog bites can cause disfigurement and permanent injuries. A bite can have emotional ramifications for victims who may re-live the attack. Children can be especially susceptible to physical and emotional injuries, including permanent scarring, as a result of a bite incident with a canine. Dog owners can be held responsible for all losses victims experience, with California law imposing strict responsibilities on dog owners. In most cases, homeowners or renters insurance … [Read more...]
According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, approximately 4,000 people are injured on the job each year due to electrical hazards, and 400 people die from those injuries. That means, on average, more than one American worker dies from electric shock each day, making electrocution the fifth leading cause of workplace fatalities. Electrical injuries cost over $4 billion a year in economic losses, and cause electrical accident victims serious, painful, long term injuries or … [Read more...]
