If you are involved in a car accident then you may end up working with an insurance adjuster. It is common for them to ask for social security numbers. In fact, they often do so matter-of-factly that it may seem obvious that you should give it to the them – but should you? Keep reading...
When a person is injured in an accident, there is often plenty of physical evidence of their injury. If they have broken a bone, then an x-ray can prove it. If they have a brain injury then advanced imaging can show it. The same cannot be said of emotional distress. Though it can be just...
City parks are an essential public resource. They give the public a change to enjoy outdoor areas and recreational spaces. There are any number of park sizes and shapes, with various types of options available to different groups. The bad news is that people are injured at city parks every year. In many cases, these...
It is very common for a person to use the word electrocution when they mean electric shock and vice versa. The truth is that the difference between the two terms is literally life and death. To learn more about what each term means, keep reading. If you have lost a loved one in an electrocution...
California is finally getting some much-needed rain, but this is causing one issue: Navigating wet roads. The longer a road goes without being rained on, the more hazardous it can become as oil slicks the road. In fact, many people do not realize that rain is actually the deadliest weather hazard. At Law Offices of...
It is not uncommon for a person to fall. in fact, the National Safety Council reports that falls are one of the top causes of unintentional injuries in the U.S. You have likely fallen yourself. When you did fall, was it the result of tripping on something? Or was it the result of slipping on...
Also known as car-pool lanes, California’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes (HOV lanes) are reserved for vehicles in which the driver has at last one passenger with them in the vehicle. Their purpose is to reduce traffic congestion and to help encourage people to carpool. Read on to learn how safe these lanes are, if you...
Any personal injury case in California may seem confusing to both parents and their children. When the child is the subject of the case and wins, what happens to the money? How is it handled? There are specific laws that govern this situation. Read on to learn more about them but remember that your best...