Healthcare providers and insurance companies are responsible for collecting some of our most personal and sensitive data, including medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, insurance data, and financial information. When information is exposed in a data breach, there can be significant consequences for patients….

Industrial workplaces come with serious risks, but injuries are not inevitable. Many industrial accidents are caused by a company’s failure to follow basic safety practices and requirements. Corporations that cut corners, ignore hazards, or fail to protect workers in an effort to…

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County in response to a cold storage warehouse fire at Lineage Logistics that broke out on June 17, 2026. The facility is in the 1400 block of South Los Palos…

Autonomous vehicles are increasingly common on California roads, and they are involved in a surprising number of collisions. Depending on the details of an accident, liability may lie with a human operator, vehicle manufacturer, software developer, or another driver. Liability can be…

It is common for an insurance claim to be denied, even when someone has suffered from a severe injury. Insurance denials can involve different types of claims. Some denials come from your own insurer, such as health insurance or certain auto coverage,…

An accident can be a jarring experience for a victim. That experience is greatly exacerbated if an injury occurs and results in scarring or disfigurement. In California, a person experiencing this may be able to pursue a personal injury claim if the…

When many people are harmed by a defective product, a dangerous drug, or corporate misconduct, the legal system uses certain tools to manage the large number of claims. Two common options are multidistrict litigation (MDL) and class action lawsuits. Both options bring…

After a car accident in California, it is often one driver’s word against the other’s. Police reports are not always accurate, and witnesses may recall events differently. In these cases, dashcam footage can provide clear, real-time evidence of what happened, which can…

California is no stranger to tourism. Los Angeles alone gets nearly 50 million visitors per year. While many of those visitors choose to use rideshare services or public transit, a significant percentage drive their own vehicles. They may assume that their home…

Drones are no longer the niche gadgets they were when they first hit the market – they now play an important role in photography, construction, real estate, recreation, deliveries, and more. However, the more drones become a common sight in California, the…

In the world of personal injury law, it might be tempting to focus primarily or even exclusively on a person’s physical suffering, but what happens when a victim experiences the invisible toll of emotional distress? Recent research suggests that survivors are at…

If you live in or around Los Angeles, it’s probably no surprise that our city recently ranked 2nd for having the worst traffic in the nation. Since traffic density is one of the most reliable predictors of traffic collisions, Los Angeles residents…

A CCP § 998 offer is a written settlement offer that can be used by either the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil case. The primary goal of a 998 offer is to encourage both parties to settle by imposing financial…

In 2023, there were over 7,000 wildfires reported in the state of California, and this number is still growing in 2024. As experts continue to suggest that the frequency of these disasters will only increase in the years ahead, it’s more important…

Brain and spinal cord injuries are among the most serious, life-altering traumas a person can suffer. In California, victims of catastrophic injuries may be entitled to compensation for both immediate medical expenses and the probable significant future medical costs. This article explores…

Unlike a broken bone, a surgical scar, or other visible wound, a concussion or traumatic brain injury can be invisible to the naked eye. Still, the pain is real for victims and can be life-altering. To make matters worse, when it comes…

Delivery trucks and vans are an unavoidable sight on LA roads. They zip down neighborhood streets, double park in busy commercial areas, and block lanes of traffic during deliveries. In addition to making life a lot easier for most people and complicating…

If you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, you may find that the deposition is one of the most stressful parts of your case, especially if you’ve never been through one before. Being under oath and trying to answer both thoroughly and concisely…

Soon after you file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, you will enter the pretrial discovery phase (“discovery” for short). For many plaintiffs, this is the most important part of your case–and it demands your full cooperation. The more meaningfully you…

A hit and run in Los Angeles, as in most jurisdictions, involves a driver being involved in an accident with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or a fixed object, and then leaving the scene without identifying themselves to the other party or parties…