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February 1st, 2018
What Happens if the Person Who Caused Your Injury Cannot Be Found?
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time. Unfortunately, one California family is spending this time grieving the unexpected loss of their loved one following a fatal Los Angeles hit-and-run accident. The crash, which took place in around 9 o’clock in the evening on Christmas in South L.A., involved one vehicle and a 50-year-old woman. The driver of the car, after striking the woman, sped away from the scene. The woman was rushed to the hospital but later died from her injuries. As the fa...
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October 31st, 2017
Using an Expert Witness in Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you are injured in a California accident and decide to pursue compensation from an at-fault party, your attorney may rely on the testimony of expert witnesses to support your case. When a personal injury attorney takes your case, he or she will launch an independent investigation into the accident that caused your injuries. Part of this investigation will often include contacting and speaking with experts whose opinions and insight may be relevant to your case. Expert witnesses can be inval...
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July 11th, 2017
How to File a Claim for Personal Injury Damages Against the Government
Most of us are aware that a statute of limitations sets a specific timeframe on when claims for personal injury damages may be filed in California. Did you know, though, that there is a separate (and much more time-sensitive) process for claims against the government? If you are injured by a government employee, while on government property, or because of the negligence of a government agency you must file a special claim with the government before you can pursue a civil lawsuit for monetary da...