What is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death?
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3M ago
When a family member dies because of someone else's wrongful act, you could be entitled to compensation. In California, you usually have two years from the date of the victim's death to bring a wrongful death claim.  The statute of limitations will vary depending on how the victim's death was caused ..read more
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Who’s Responsible for School Sports Injuries?
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5M ago
When students participate in school sports, you anticipate the early morning and late-night practices, the travel games, and worry over the snack parent rotation. While every sport involves some risks of injury, rarely do you worry about who is responsible for that injury if your child gets hurt before ..read more
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Who Can You Sue in a Skylight Injury Lawsuit?
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5M ago
You might not think it, but skylight accidents always happen and can cause serious, sometimes even fatal, injuries. Most skylight accidents happen when someone is on the roof of a house or building and steps on the skylight. The victim can plummet to the floor below when the skylight breaks ..read more
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Can Ladders Without Cages Cause Serious Injuries?
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5M ago
Fixed ladders without a cage cause more accidents than those with cages. These ladders go more than 20 feet in the air, and the cage protects the user from falling. Cages are essential at the top when the user is maneuvering from the top rung to the building. Without a cage there, it is much more ..read more
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What Is the “Last Clear Chance” Doctrine?
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6M ago
The last clear chance doctrine is a legal rule in personal injury cases. The rule assigns fault to the defendant if they had an opportunity – “last chance” – to avert an accident but failed to do so. The doctrine is used in states that follow the contributory negligence rule. In other words, the last ..read more
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Difference Between Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity
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6M ago
When you sustain an injury caused by the careless actions of another party, business, or entity, they should be financially responsible for your losses. When filing a personal injury claim, you have the legal right to recover compensation for the money you can no longer earn. This is especially ..read more
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What is “Capitation” in Personal Injury Cases?
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6M ago
Capitation is a term used in medical billing to refer to a set fee paid by an insurance company. Non-capitation occurs when an insurance company pays for the specific, itemized services provided. In other words, capitation is a set fee the insurance company pays a physician for each person ..read more
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When Does “Res Ipsa Loquitur” Apply in California?
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6M ago
Res ipsa loquitur is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” This legal doctrine applies when an accident suggests negligence and a plaintiff must rely on circumstantial evidence to prove a defendant’s negligence. Common in medical malpractice cases, res ipsa loquitur shifts the burden ..read more
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Who Is Liable If I Am Injured on a Sidewalk?
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10M ago
Sidewalks are in place to give people a safe place to walk in their communities—and yet, injury accidents still occur on sidewalks quite frequently. In many cases, the sidewalk itself is the cause of the accident. Many property owners in California are surprised to learn that under state law ..read more
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Can You Sue a Restaurant for Poisoning or Food Allergies?
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10M ago
While California restaurants have a duty of care to provide safe food for their customers, restaurant food makes people sick more often than we think. An estimated 48 million Americans get food poisoning yearly, and restaurants are responsible for a whopping 44 percent of ..read more
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