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Useful Personal Injury Legal Terms (2)
2017-04-30Useful Personal Injury Legal Terms (1)
2017-04-29Making a personal injury claim for the first time can seem something daunting, especially if legal terms, the steps of a trial and how to handle negotiations have never been something you’ve experienced before. While you are considering if using the services provided by one of the Los Angeles personal injury attorneys is suitable for you, you can start by learning the common legal terms used in personal injury cases.
Personal Injuries Caused by Bar Fights
2017-04-27Physical confrontations in bars across Los Angeles and other Californian cities are not that uncommon. These types of personal injuries can often be qualified as assault or battery and victims may claim compensations from the attackers. If you are injured in a bar you have legal rights, however, it will depend largely on how the fight began. One of our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help you understand what your rights are.
The Federal Tort Claims Act Explained
2017-04-22The Federal Tort Claims Act is the federal law used to determine whether or not a plaintiff injured by a Government agency or employee can sue these entities to obtain compensation. Personal injury claims that involve the Government differ from those that involve civilians in term of governing laws and time limits. One of our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help you properly submit these claims.
Personal Injury Caused by Contaminated Water
2017-04-20Drinking water is not always safe to drink and citizens may suffer from water-related diseases. There are many laws and even federal acts that govern the manner in which state authorities should ensure the existence of safe water for the citizens. However, water sources can become contaminated. Understanding liability in these cases is important for plaintiffs who wish to obtain compensations. Our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys can help you understand the rights that you have in contaminated water cases.
Recorded Statements in Personal Injury Cases
2017-04-17Recording your statement in a personal injury case may be done in certain cases, however, for negotiation purposes, it is usually advisable to avoid doing so, especially in situations like vehicle accidents when the negotiation takes place between the plaintiff and one (or more) insurance companies. Deciding to take legal action in a personal injury case may mean seeking advice from one of the Los Angeles personal injury attorneys regarding what is best to state from the beginning.
Plaintiffs Against a Big Pharma Company
2017-04-14In recent years more and more plaintiffs have won personal injury cases against important drug manufacturing companies. A trial won against a big pharmaceutical company is not only a success on an individual level: it is also important in the community, as a movement to unmask the irregularities and make big companies reevaluate their products and their concerns about customer safety. Handling a lengthy trial against a pharmaceutical company can be accomplished with the help of one of our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys.