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Understand the difference between California civil and criminal cases There are 2 different types of legal cases in the United States: civil and criminal. But whether a person’s action results in a civil or criminal lawsuit in California depends on the circumstances surrounding their case. In criminal cases, charges are brought by the government (either […]

Understand the benefits of hiring a California personal injury lawyer It often seems like there's an oversaturation of commercials on the radio and television these days with attorneys advertising their services if you've been involved in a crash. This may leave you wondering if it’s really necessary to hire an attorney for your personal injury […]

Learn which parties may be at fault and how to receive compensation Truck accident liability refers to the party (or parties) that can be held responsible for an accident. Because of a truck’s large size, it’s not uncommon for truck accidents to involve multiple vehicles and drivers—and in many cases, more than 1 person may […]

How long do you have to file a wrongful death case in California? One of the most difficult experiences in life is losing someone you love, and that loss is often compounded when your loved one dies unexpectedly from someone else’s negligence. Dealing with that loss while grappling with the fact that their death could […]

Learn what damages may be available in your personal injury lawsuit If you’ve been injured in an accident and are considering filing a personal injury case, you may have questions about the types of damages that might be awarded. There are 2 main types of damages that can be awarded in a personal injury case—compensatory […]

California truck accident settlements and verdicts When you’ve been injured in a California truck accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages and losses. While it may be tempting to look at online calculators to get an idea of how much your case might be worth, these tools can be inaccurate because […]

How to file a personal injury lawsuit in California It might surprise you that many people who are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence never receive the compensation they deserve because they fail to file a lawsuit. This can largely be attributed to a lack of understanding of the laws surrounding personal […]

When to file a claim so you don’t miss your chance for compensation When involved in a vehicle accident, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by stress and fear. In many cases, you may be dealing with physical injuries that make it impossible to take legal action immediately. Even so, there are time limits that […]

What kind of compensation can you expect from a wrongful death lawsuit in California? Before wrongful death laws were adopted, a deceased victim of another’s negligence was effectively penalized for dying. If an injured person had lived, he would have a cause of action for many forms of compensation, including direct costs, lost wages, partial […]

Who can file a lawsuit in California for wrongful death? When someone else is negligent or commits an act that intentionally or recklessly takes the life of another person, that act is usually considered a wrongful death. For family members and friends of the victim, the death is one that's both shocking and life-changing. Although […]