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5 Essential Steps to Prove Negligence in Personal Injury Lawsuits

October 17, 2024 by Mark Mellor

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Navigating the labyrinth of personal injury lawsuits can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re seeking justice after an accident. At the heart of these cases is proving negligence—a crucial step to winning your claim and securing the compensation you deserve. This blog post will walk you through the five essential elements of negligence in personal injury […]

Filed Under: Personal Injury Law News Tagged With: personal injury attorney, riverside attorney

You’ve Been Involved in an Accident, What Now?: How to Find the Best Car Accident Attorney

January 3, 2023 by Mark Mellor

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According to the Bureau of Transportation, around 13 car crashes occur every minute in the U.S. When an accident happens it’s important to know what steps to take and how to protect your rights. The most important step you can take is to hire a qualified car accident attorney who understands the law and is […]

Filed Under: Personal Injury Law News Tagged With: accident attorney, riverside attorney

The Process of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

September 7, 2022 by Mark Mellor

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Did you know that on average, 95% of lawsuits are settled before they go to trial? With that statistic in mind, hiring a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim can ensure that you’re getting the amount you deserve from your claim, regardless of the stage at which you’re awarded. Here’s what you need to […]

Filed Under: Personal Injury Law News Tagged With: personal injury, personal injury attorney

What to do if you are the victim of personal injury

October 5, 2021 by admin

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An injury often leaves victims feeling confused and overwhelmed. You may face significant losses, including physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing and financial expense. Personal injury law helps you get compensation to cover these losses. If you are the victim of personal injury, here’s what you need to do. What Is Personal Injury? Personal injury law is also […]

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A Guide to Compensation in a Personal Injury Case

October 2, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, around 31 million people are injured in accidents in the US every year. While some accidents and injuries are inevitable, many are preventable or avoidable. If you’ve been injured as a result of negligence on behalf of another person, an employer or an organization, you may be […]

Filed Under: Personal Injury Law News

When to Call a Personal Injury Attorney

June 5, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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It’s just a fact of life that people suffer injuries on a daily basis, and more often than not through no fault of their own. When bodily harm is caused by a negligent or willfully violent third party, the victim may be entitled to compensation, which can be awarded through a personal injury lawsuit. Unfortunately, […]

Filed Under: Negligence Law News, Personal Injury Law News

No Landlord Liability For Unknown Dangerous Condition Brought Onto Premises By Tenant.

January 4, 2016 by

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A landscaper was injured by explosives brought onto the property by a tenant of the property’s owner. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the owner of the residence. On appeal, the plaintiff contended a month-to-month tenancy provides the landlord the right to enter and inspect the property at periodic intervals.

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Landlord Tenant Law News, Legal News, Personal Injury Law News Tagged With: 242 Cal.App.4th 600

County Immune.

January 4, 2016 by admin

A high school student took a swing on a rope swing attached to a tree in a county park. The rope broke and the boy was seriously injured when he hit debris below, which debris included cut-down tree limbs and brush left by county maintenance workers. Afterward, an expert opined the rope was damaged from exposure to the sun for over three months.

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Government Law News, Legal News, Personal Injury Law News, Public Entity Law News Tagged With: § 831.7, 242 Cal.App.4th 460, Government Code, Government Code section 831.7, Govt.Code § 831.7, section 831.7

“It Has Nothing To Do With Satan, Mama. It’s Me,” Carrie White character in film “Carrie.”

December 30, 2015 by

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While exiting a haunted house attraction, a patron was confronted by a final scare known as the “Carrie” effect—so named because, like the horror film Carrie, patrons are led to believe the attraction is over, only to be met by one more extreme fright.

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Assumption of the Risk Law News, Legal News, Negligence Law News, Personal Injury Law News Tagged With: 194 Cal.Rptr.3d 830, 242 Cal.App.4th 490

Proving And Defending Against The Cost Of Health Care. 

December 19, 2015 by

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In a personal injury case, a jury found defendant negligent and awarded $261,713.71 for past medical expenses. Plaintiff had no medical insurance, and her medical providers rendered service to her on a lien basis. However, a third party purchased the lien for a discounted amount, although plaintiff remained liable for the total amount.

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Damages Law News, Evidentiary Law News, Legal News, Personal Injury Law News Tagged With: § 352, 241 Cal.App.4th 996, Evid.Code § 352, Evidence Code, Evidence Code section 352, section 352

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What Is Commercial Litigation and How Does It Affect Your Business?

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Everything You Need to Know About Adverse Possession in California

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Adverse possession is a legal concept that might sound surprising—it allows someone to claim ownership of property they don’t legally own, as long as specific conditions are met. While this might bring to mind images of opportunists taking over abandoned properties, adverse … Read More...

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