How Scar and Disfigurement Claims Are Evaluated in California
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…
How Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Differs from California State Class Actions
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…
How Dashcam Footage Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim in California
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…
What Out-of-State Visitors Need to Know About CA Laws
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…
Drone-Related Injuries: New Technology Meets California Negligence Law
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…
Mental Health Concerns After an Injury
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…
Who’s Liable in LA’s Frequent Multi-Car Pileups?
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…
What Is a CCP 998 Offer in California, and How Can It Impact Your Case?
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…
Wildfire Evacuation Injuries: Can You Sue for Poor Emergency Planning?
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…
Proving Future Medical Costs in California Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Cases
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…
How California Juries View Brain Injury Claims Without Visible Head Trauma
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…
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…
Lawsuit Filed Against City of Los Angeles and LAPD for Wrongly Releasing Identities of Undercover Officers – ABC News, LA Times, U.S. News & World Report and More Report on Case
Following a press conference held on April 4, 2023, by McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, numerous media outlets reported on our filing of governmental claims against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department and its leadership on behalf of…
McNicholas & McNicholas Supports Loyola High School’s 50th Annual Interchange Auction Fundraiser
In support of Loyola High School’s largest fundraiser, McNicholas & McNicholas was a sponsor of the 50th annual Interchange Auction on March 25, 2023. Proceeds from the Interchange Auction fund scholarships will sponsor students who are unable to attend Loyola and keeps…
$10.1 Million Verdict for LAPD Captain in Discrimination and Retaliation Case
After a nearly 3-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $10.1 million verdict on behalf of Stacey Vince, a Captain at the Los Angeles Police Department, against the Los Angeles Police Department, finding that she had been retaliated and discriminated against. Stacey Vince was…
The Pitchess Motion: Obtaining Law Enforcement Personnel Records in Employment Cases – Emily Pincin Authors The Recorder Article
A peace officer’s personnel records are conditionally privileged from discovery. To obtain these personnel records, the party seeking disclosure must file a written motion, colloquially referred to as a “Pitchess” motion in reference to the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Pitchess v. Superior…
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Five McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2023 list for their work in labor and employment, personal injury and business litigation. This marks Patrick’s 19th, Matt and John’s 16th, Juan’s eighth and Jeffrey’s fourth year…
Compensation for Organ Damage Caused by Accident or Negligence
Catastrophic injuries often cause long-term pain and require continuing medical care. They can change your ability to function, work, and enjoy life. Organ damage is often considered a catastrophic injury, and if you suffered this injury because of someone else’s negligence, you…
Lawsuit Filed: Fremont Police Department Senior Detective Alleges Retaliation After Blowing the Whistle on Illegal Behavior in Fremont Police Department
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the Fremont Police Department (FPD) and City of Fremont for retaliation on behalf of a Senior Detective who engaged in a series of whistleblowing against the FPD. In August 2020, the Senior Detective reported that…
What Parents Should Know About Pediatric and Childhood Brain Trauma
It is hard enough when adults suffer a traumatic brain injury. Life can be even more difficult and more upsetting when a toddler or a child suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are often life changing. Treating a youngster for a…
Jury Awards $1 Million to 21-Year LAPD Veteran Who Suffered Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter obtained a $1 million verdict on behalf of Vincent Albano, a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after the department failed to engage in the interactive process, causing…
The Severity of a Complete Spinal Cord Injury
An injury to the spine or spinal cord is often considered catastrophic, as it can affect every system of the body, including mobility. Depending on the location of the injury on the spinal cord, this type of injury can even cause full…
What Is Spastic Hypertonia?
Spastic hypertonia is when a body part has too much muscle tone, making it difficult to move. Spastic hypertonia affects the muscles and may occur as a result of a stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, congenital disability, or spinal cord injury. Other…
Los Angeles Helicopter Tours Can Be Deadly
Los Angeles is full of glitz and glam, and there are services and activities here that you cannot find anywhere else. One of these experiences is air tours. While you can find them in some areas of the country, they seem to…
Screenwriter Dustin Lance Is Taking a Break from Hollywood Due to a Brain Injury
Writer Dustin Lance, known for the television series “Under the Banner of Heaven,” suffered a brain injury in August, and now his entire career hangs in the balance. His doctors have not seen much improvement in his condition, and he must step…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Sponsors 39th Annual Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was proud to support the Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament event benefiting the Officer Needs Help Fund hosted by the Los Angeles Police Protective League. The tournament took place October 3, 2022, at the Porter Valley Country…
When Brain Bleeds Are Caused by Car Accidents
One of the most misunderstood injuries that may result from a car accident is getting hit on the head. Although you may feel fine at the time, it can be impossible to know just how much damage your brain has actually endured….
Lawsuit Filed Against Redondo Beach Police Department for Gender and Pregnancy Discrimination
As published by The Washington Post and Daily Mail, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the Redondo Beach Police Department for gender and pregnancy discrimination, harassment and retaliation on behalf of Daryn Glenn, the city’s first Black female K-9 handler….
Motorcycle Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries
The thrill of the open road. Feeling the wind whip by as you cruise along. The sense of being in control as you navigate your path. There are so many things to love about riding a motorcycle – especially on California’s scenic…
$1 Million Settlement Secured on Behalf of Motorcycle Accident Victim
Partner Patrick McNicholas and Attorney Jeffrey R. Lamb, along with Todd Becker of Becker Law Group, obtained a $1 million settlement on behalf of a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. The Plaintiff was traveling north on Skyway in…
Motor Vehicle Accidents as a Leading Cause of Brain Injury
One of the reasons why car accidents can be so catastrophic is because of the serious injuries a person might experience. Although you can suffer injuries to any part of the body in a motor vehicle accident, you may suffer permanent disability…