December' 2015 | Archive | Blog
After three personal injury victims were able to fully recover all of their medical expenses, the California Supreme Court decided to review all of the three cases and decide whether or not the victims should have been awarded full reimbursement. While some court decisions can be extremely beneficial for the victims, individuals should always rely on the help and expertise of our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys to solve any legal disputes.
The California Vehicle Code stipulates that individuals traveling on a bicycle on road also traveled by motorists benefit from a safety zone. This law entered into force as a means of trying to avoid the large number of bicycle accidents in the State of California. As a bicyclist injured by a car you can claim compensations with the help of a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles.
According to a report issued by the University of California the number of injuries caused by bicycle accidents has risen over the last 15 years. Among the common types of injuries experts list head trauma and most of the victims are older Americans. As more adults are switching to this affordable means of transportation the number of accidents will continue to remain a problem. If you are injured in such an accident you can claim compensations for your injuries and our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help you.
Insurance companies will use various measures to quantify the value of pain and suffering when calculating compensations. Because emotional trauma cannot be easily related to and valued, the injured individual might not receive the same amount for this type of injury as for the medical expenses caused by the accident. Regardless of the type of accident you were involved in, you can also ask for compensations for emotional distress. If you are having trouble obtaining these compensations, a team of Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help you recover all of your damages, including those for pain and suffering.
How to Deal with Uninsured Motorist Cases
2015-12-08Not all those involved in a car accident in California have insurance coverage. If you are involved in an accident with another individual that has no insurance or has the minimum mandatory package you can use your own insurance to cover for this accident. However, if you have problems with your insurance company, a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help you.
Your Rights as a Sexual Harassment Victim
2015-12-08Victims of sexual harassment can suffer from physical injuries as well as emotional trauma. If you work in an environment where inappropriate and unwelcome sexual advances are common or where you feel threatened and humiliated you can take legal action. If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles can help you seek legal justice.
Nursing Home Abuse: Wrong Medication Cases
2015-12-02Nursing home abuse is a serious case of personal injury and elderly individuals can suffer both from physical and emotional abuse while admitted into these types of facilities. Medication errors can sometimes occur in nursing homes and in these cases the fault must be attributed to the nursing home or to the medical practitioner who prescribed the wrong dosage or medicines.