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6 FAQs About Slips & Falls Caused by Inadequate Lighting

May 6, 2020 by Michael Waks

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If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property because the lighting was inadequate, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Property owners and occupiers have a legal obligation to maintain their premises to a reasonably safe standard, and failing to ensure adequate lighting often constitutes a breach of this duty. Serious injuries can happen when property owners fail to provide sufficient lighting in parking lots, entranceways, hallways, stairwells, and other high-traffic … [Read more...]

What Does Maximum Medical Improvement or Permanent and Stationary Mean?

May 4, 2020 by Michael Waks

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Maximum medical improvement (MMI) means a patient has reached a point in their recovery where their condition is unlikely to improve over the next year with or without treatment. Permanent and stationary (P&S) means roughly the same thing. Below we’ve answered a few questions about MMI and P&S: How Might P&S Affect My Disability Payments? If you are receiving temporary disability benefits due to a work-related injury, those payments will probably stop once you reach P&S. … [Read more...]

Statute of Limitations for Injury Lawsuits Against Government Entities in California

April 29, 2020 by Michael Waks

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Bringing a personal injury claim against a government entity is not the same as bringing a claim against a private citizen or business. One key difference is the deadline that applies to filing the lawsuit. This deadline is often referred to as the “statute of limitations.” The typical statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of injury or one year from the date when the injury was discovered, or should have reasonably been discovered. But if you want to … [Read more...]

Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Lawsuits in California

April 24, 2020 by Michael Waks

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Like most states, California follows a fault system when it comes to car accident claims. Under this system, accident victims can bring a claim against the liable party rather than bringing a claim against their own no-fault insurance. In most cases, the claim is brought against the liable party’s insurance company. Unfortunately, insurance providers have the incentive to deny or undervalue claims whenever possible. If no settlement can be reached through correspondence between the insurer … [Read more...]

8 Signs You Have a Strong Car Accident Claim

February 5, 2020 by Michael Waks

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If you were injured in a car accident, there are certain elements you must be able to prove in order to recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. Even if you’re certain that someone else was responsible for the crash, there may still be weaknesses in your case that can be exploited by the insurance company to undervalue your claim or deny it outright. The easiest way to find out if your case has merit is to speak with a car accident lawyer. An attorney can … [Read more...]

11 Reasons Insurance Companies Dispute Personal Injury Claims

October 18, 2019 by Michael Waks

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Insurance companies play an integral role in the vast majority of personal injury claims. Although it’s certainly a good thing if you or the person who injured you has insurance coverage, there’s no guarantee that the claim will be approved or a fair settlement will be paid. Like any for-profit business, insurance carriers have incentive to pay out as little as possible. There are countless reasons why an insurer might deny a claim or dispute the value of damages, and this can be incredibly … [Read more...]

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

September 27, 2019 by Michael Waks

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Most people cannot afford to miss a single paycheck, so when they’re sidelined from work with a serious injury, it doesn’t take long to fall behind on essential bills. This is especially true if they’re having to pay deductibles and copays for immediate medical care. If you’ve suffered a personal injury and are now facing the possibility of severe debt or even bankruptcy, you’re probably wondering how much your claim might be worth. Because every case is unique and settlement figures can vary … [Read more...]

California Dive Boat Company Sues to Avoid Liability for 34 Deaths

September 11, 2019 by Michael Waks

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The owners of a dive boat that caught fire on September 2 and killed 34 people off Southern California have filed a lawsuit to head off potentially costly litigation. Some observers have condemned the move, saying it is disrespectful to the families of the deceased. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles by Truth Aquatics Inc., the company that owned the Conception, under a 19th-century provision of maritime law that allows vessel owners to limit their liability. The law … [Read more...]

Types of Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases

August 19, 2019 by Michael Waks

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Sometimes the process of recovering a fair settlement after a personal injury is relatively straightforward. If all parties agree on the pertinent facts, the injuries aren’t that serious, and there’s strong evidence to prove liability, causation, and damages, the opposing party might pay a settlement without much contention. But when the damages are significant or there’s a dispute regarding fault or causation, it is often necessary to bring in various witnesses to provide deposition and … [Read more...]

What Is Loss of Consortium?

August 14, 2019 by Michael Waks

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The traumatic effects of a serious injury can ripple through an entire family. Loved ones not only may suffer tremendous grief but also might have to cope with a loss of care, affection, and moral support. These non-economic damages fall under the umbrella of “loss of consortium” (LoC). Under certain circumstances, the spouse or registered domestic partner of an injured party can bring a loss of consortium claim against the party responsible for the injury. Read on to learn the answers to a few … [Read more...]

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