Governmental Entity cases are unique and complex. State and federal laws permit someone to sue governmental entities for injuries caused by the entity's negligence, but doing so is difficult. I would not recommend that someone try to sue a governmental entity without the help of a personal injury attorney who is experienced in these types of cases. How is Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Governmental Entity Different than Filing Against an Individual? Suing a county, city or state is … [Read more...]
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3 FAQs About Bus Accident Claims in California
Both private and public buses are relatively safe modes of transportation, but they're certainly not immune to accidents. Collisions involving buses can result in devastating injuries to bus passengers and drivers as well as pedestrians and the occupants of other vehicles. If you were injured or lost a family member in a bus crash, you may have grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Depending on the circumstances, there are many parties who might be liable for the resulting … [Read more...]
4 FAQs About Car Accidents Caused by Poor Road Conditions
Driver errors are responsible for more than 90 percent of all car accidents in the United States. If you were hurt in a crash with a negligent motorist, you can file a claim against the at-fault individual's insurance company for any lost income, property damage, and medical bills you incurred as a result. But what if poor road conditions were to blame for the collision? Read on to learn the answers to four FAQs about car accidents caused by dangerous road conditions: 1. Who Might Be Liable for … [Read more...]
3 FAQs About Car Accident Claims Against Government Entities
If you or someone you know has ever been in a car accident, you may already be familiar with the basic process of filing a claim. But there are special rules that apply to tort claims filed against government entities. Suing a city, county, or state government agency is far more complicated than suing an individual because there are more steps involved, and you have a shorter timeframe within which to file an administrative claim. In this blog, we’ll answer a few FAQs about such claims and … [Read more...]
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Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer For over 30 years personal injury attorney Michael Waks has successfully committed his experience and resources to recover the highest monetary awards for clients hurt by someone else’s negligence. He handles many types of cases, but if he can’t help you, he will find you someone who can. The following is a list of Michael’s main areas of practice: MOTOR VEHICLE Auto & Car AccidentsBus AccidentsDistracted DrivingDUI VictimMotorcycle … [Read more...]
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Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer Videos Mr. Michael D. Waks, a Long Beach personal injury attorney represents victims in all types of cases including auto, motorcycle, construction, boating, bicycle, pedestrian, and slip and fall accidents, dog bites, premises liability, sexual assaults, governmental entity, electrocution, and legal malpractice claims. … [Read more...]
Long Beach Bus Accident Lawyer
Because buses have no seatbelts and lots of passengers, a crash involving these vehicles can be disastrous. Michael D. Waks is a bus accident lawyer in Long Beach who knows how horrific these wrecks can be. He is proud to help victims and their loved ones fight for fair compensation in personal injury and wrongful death cases. The Law Office of Michael D. Waks relies on a vast network of resources, including medical and accident reconstruction experts, to build the strongest possible claims. … [Read more...]