Who’s Liable When a FedEx or Amazon Van Hits You?
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…
What to Expect at Your Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
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…
Discovery Is the Most Important Part of Your Lawsuit
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…
Hit and Run Accidents in Los Angeles
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…
The Growing Issues of Jury Internet Access
Today, access to the internet is so widespread that expecting jurors to completely avoid looking up information about a case, the attorneys involved, or even the people giving testimony seems almost impossible. I was…
The Importance of Early Diagnosis in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen when the brain experiences a jolt, blow, or impact strong enough to cause damage. A TBI can result from things like car accidents, falls, sports injuries, or any incident…
The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Cases
In our digital era, social media has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, providing instant connections to friends, family, and the broader world. Following a car accident, many instinctively turn to their…
The Role of Life Care Planning in Paralysis Cases
A paralyzing injury is a life-altering event with immense physical, emotional, and financial consequences. If you or a loved one is facing this life-changing challenge, life care planning is an essential tool for navigating…
The Financial Burden of Traumatic Amputation
Traumatic amputation, the sudden loss of a limb due to accident, injury, or severe burns, is a life-altering event. Beyond the physical and emotional trauma, amputees face a significant financial burden that can have…
Can a Brain Injury Permanently Affect Mental Health?
A brain injury can impact your life in many ways. For example, you may have headaches, sleeping issues, problems with concentrating and focusing on tasks, and fatigue. Another effect it could have is on…
Spinal Cord Injuries and Pressure Ulcers: What You Need to Know
Many people who know and care about someone with a spinal cord injury typically think about the difficulties and challenges that they commonly experience, such as lack of mobility, paralysis, chronic pain, loss of…
McNicholas & McNicholas Sponsors Baker to Vegas Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for “Team Roadkill” California Police Departments
McNicholas & McNicholas was proud to support the Baker to Vegas Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for “Team Roadkill” (made up of the officer-employees from Huntington Park Police Department, Bell Gardens Police Department and Bell…
Los Angeles Daily News Reports on $1.65M Settlement Obtained in Retaliation Lawsuit Against L.A. County and Its Department of Mental Health
As reported by Los Angeles Daily News, personal injury and employment law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Kent | Pincin obtained a $1.65 million settlement on behalf of Dr. Sara Hough, a County of Los Angeles psychologist,…
Can a Brain Injury Cause Paralysis?
While many people assume that paralysis is solely caused by spinal cord damage, it is important to note that a brain injury can also lead to paralysis. This tends to occur when the cells…
$375,000 in Staircase Fall Case
The firm obtained a $375,000 settlement on behalf of a plaintiff who suffered an ankle fracture after falling down several steps in her apartment building. The plaintiff claimed she missed a step due to…
$1M in Tractor-Trailer Collision Case
McNicholas & McNicholas obtained a $1 million settlement for the family of a man who tragically died when two tractor-trailers sandwiched his car. Both tractor-trailers were traveling in the far-left lane—a vehicle code violation—when…
$1.2M for Plaintiff in Head-On Bus Collision
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.2 million settlement for a plaintiff who was hit head-on by a bus that made an unsafe left turn. The plaintiff suffered a significant ankle fracture and required three…
$1.35M for Plaintiff with Fractures from Ladder Fall
McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $1.35 million settlement for an industrial air conditioning technician who fell approximately 16 feet while climbing a ladder to access the roof of a building. The plaintiff suffered multiple…
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Sophia Arim on Rising Stars 2024 List
Associate Sophia Arim has been selected to Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2024 for her work in Personal Injury law. Rising Stars is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys either 40 years old…
What to Expect If You’ve Survived a Traumatic Amputation
When an individual survives a traumatic amputation, they come to learn that life begins to take a new path. Survivors will need to overcome new challenges and adjust to their new reality, a process…
The Ongoing Effects of Severe Pediatric Brain Injury
Brain injuries are a serious concern for individuals of any age, and can be even more severe and life-threatening to children. Pediatric brain injuries can escalate to permanent disability or death. If you are a parent of a child who suffered a…
What Does Rehabilitation Look Like for Victims of Severe Burn Injuries?
Severe burn injuries not only leave physical scars but also present significant challenges for survivors. Rehabilitation is crucial in helping burn victims regain functionality, independence, and confidence in their road to recovery. What is considered a severe burn injury? Severe burn injuries…
What Is Locked-in Syndrome?
Although hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke might be the most common reason for a devastating condition known as locked-in syndrome, trauma from motor vehicle accidents is also a frequent cause. In the context of car accidents, locked-in syndrome may occur if there is…
Blunt Force Trauma to the Heart from a Los Angeles Car Accident
Compared to other types of injuries like head injuries, fractures, or soft tissue injuries, blunt force trauma to the heart is relatively uncommon in automobile accidents because the heart is protected by the ribcage and sternum. However, in high-impact, high-speed, or forceful…
What Makes Burn Injuries Catastrophic Injuries?
Burn injuries can be very serious, extremely painful, and lead to permanent scarring and disfigurement. They can be so severe that your skin and even the bones underneath may become permanently damaged. If this applies to you, your burn injury is likely…
What Are the Greatest Amputation Risks for Construction Workers?
Construction workers in Los Angeles handle extremely challenging tasks on a day-to-day basis. Whether they are perched at the top of a tall high-rise building or engaged in smaller projects on homes and businesses across the city, the risk of serious injury…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Earns Multiple Top-Tier Rankings by “Best Law Firms®”
For the eleventh consecutive year, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has garnered a Tier 1 ranking in several practice areas by Best Law Firms®. The firm’s rankings include: National Tier 1 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Metropolitan Tier 1 –…
Who Is Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident in Los Angeles?
When you are driving home from a friend’s house and a drunk driver suddenly slams into your vehicle, you may be thinking that it is obvious that the driver is liable for your accident. While there is a high likelihood that this…
Los Angeles Times Interviews Matthew McNicholas on LAPD Commander’s Press Conference Regarding Allegations He Was Unlawfully Tracking an Officer
A press conference was held on October 17, 2023 by Commander Alfred Labrada and his attorney concerning the allegations he was involved in unlawfully tracking an LAPD officer’s movements by hiding an Apple AirTag in her car. Partner Matthew McNicholas was contacted…
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Matthew McNicholas to Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment 2023 List
Partner Matthew McNicholas was selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment 2023 list in recognition of his work representing law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders to hold their unethical employers accountable and create real change…
Boat Propeller Accidents Can Cause Horrific Injuries
Southern California’s year-round warm and sunny climate makes boating a favorite pastime among residents and visitors in the Los Angeles area. While boaters may be focused on having fun on the water with family or friends, they may not be thinking about…
When Cars Meet Storefronts: Catastrophic Injuries and Liability
Picture this: you’re going about your daily routine, visiting a store, when suddenly a car crashes into the building. It might sound like a scene from a movie, but the truth is, these incidents occur far more frequently than we might imagine….
Trial Begins in Lawsuit Brought by Bicyclist Who Was Severely Injured After Being Hit by Negligent Driver at Arcadia Intersection
McNicholas & McNicholas trial attorneys Jeffrey Lamb and Juan Victoria are representing the Plaintiff in Li Zhang v. Kokichi Nakazawa for injuries suffered in a bicycle accident. The trial began on September 19, 2023, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The…
$2.8M Verdict for Riverside Police Officer in Ticket Quota Retaliation Case – Mercury News and Press-Enterprise Report on Lawsuit
Following a month-long trial in a ticket quota retaliation case, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $2.8 million verdict on behalf of now-retired Riverside Police Department Officer Shawn Casteel against the City of Riverside. In interviews with Mercury News and Press-Enterprise, Partner Matthew McNicholas said,…
How to Choose a Los Angeles Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
Even though many people think that it only takes a quick internet search to find a motorcycle injury lawyer, the truth is that there are several different factors that go into this type of search. Motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, such…
McNicholas & McNicholas Launches First Responders Instagram Page
Representing first responders for three decades years in labor and employment matters, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP has launched a dedicated Instagram page @FirstRespondersLaw to serve as a resource for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS members and other first responders. The page will provide…
Daily Journal Features McNicholas & McNicholas’ $10.1M and $4.3M Verdicts for Two Police Officers Against City of Los Angeles and LAPD
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP’s verdicts on behalf of two police officers in discrimination and retaliation cases against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were profiled in Daily Journal. Partner Matthew McNicholas obtained a $4.3 million jury…
The Impact of Large Truck Accidents on Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrians and cyclists lack the protection that large trucks and motor vehicles have, making them more prone to life-threatening injuries. However, these vulnerable road users suffer the most severe and fatal injuries when struck by large trucks due to the truck’s size,…
Don’t Wait to Call a Los Angeles Injury Lawyer
When you are involved in any type of accident in Los Angeles or other California cities, it is important that you know how long you have to take legal action. If you do not take the time to find out this information,…
Tips for Organizing and Selecting Bellwether Trials – Sophia Arim Authors Daily Journal Article
In the world of mass tort litigation, bellwether trials are a commonly used tool to resolve a large number of cases by selecting a representative sample. Whether bellwether plaintiffs should be randomly selected or otherwise, and whether a bellwether process is necessary…