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…
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…
The Effect of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Caregivers
We often talk about the effects and challenges of traumatic brain injuries (“TBIs”) on accident victims, but much less often on how TBIs affect their families and caregivers. Because it is difficult to predict or diagnose the full extent of a TBI…
$3M Judgment Secured Against City of Los Angeles for Six Firefighters Who Blew the Whistle on Unsafe LAFD Practices
As profiled by Los Angeles Times, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained judgments from the City of Los Angeles on behalf of six firefighters who were retaliated against after blowing the whistle on LAFD’s dangerous and unlawful building inspections related to former Fire…
CPSC Sues to Protect Infants from Dangerous Baby Loungers
Over the past few years, more and more baby loungers and similar products have been identified as potentially dangerous to infants and babies, due to a risk of suffocation. Some, like The Boppy Company’s newborn loungers and the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play…
New Treatments for Amputation Injuries
Amputation injuries are life-changing. The amputation of an arm, leg, hand, or foot will automatically lead to some, if not all, loss of function. Many victims will need to relearn skills or require prosthetics or assistive technology in order to live any…
What Are the Signs of Lead Poisoning?
Lead poisoning is the result of lead building up in the body. This can happen over months or years, and the consequences of lead poisoning is especially devastating for children and infants. Even small levels of lead can be harmful to small…
Who’s At Fault for My Parking Lot Accident?
With more and more people getting back to shopping malls and grocery stores, it is more important than ever to be careful in parking lots – especially if you are a pedestrian. Many of us tend to assume that parking lots are…
Five McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys Selected on 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected as on Southern California Super Lawyers 2022 list for their work in labor and employment, personal injury and business litigation. This marks Patrick’s 18th, Matt…
Safety Alert: BMW X7 Cupholder Design Flaw May Cause Airbag Malfunction
A recently-filed class action lawsuit alleges that the cupholders in the BMW X7 are improperly designed and cannot safely hold liquid. However, this claim has nothing to do with liquid spilling and injuring a passenger or damaging the interior of the vehicle….
Congratulations to Matthew McNicholas – A Los Angeles Business Journal 2021 Leaders in Law Finalist
We are pleased to announce that Partner Matthew McNicholas was selected as a finalist for Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Leaders in Law Awards. The Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes the accomplishments and significant role that general counsel and leading attorneys play…
McNicholas & McNicholas LLP Named 2022 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
McNicholas & McNicholas LLP has been ranked a 2022 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for their work in personal injury litigation and employment law. This marks the ninth consecutive year the firm has been ranked on the list….
Answers to Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions
Spinal cord injuries can be among the most devasting injuries to the human body. When it comes to injuries, no one’s body is immune. Even celebrities can suffer a devastating injury. Actor Christopher Reeve, best known for starring as Superman in the…
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Three Partners in 2022 California Guide
For the fourth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation recognized McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP in its 2022 guide for their work in plaintiff and labor and employment litigation. In addition, Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas were individually ranked as litigation stars. Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to ranking America’s…
Carmichael Woman Dies After Fiery U-Haul Crash
A late April crash in Fresno County claimed the life of a Carmichael woman and seriously injured another, according to the Fresno County Sheriff Coroner’s Office. Summer Eitel, 39, was a passenger in a U-Haul truck that struck a tree and caught…
Six Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2022
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas, and Senior Lawyers Courtney McNicholas, Juan Victoria and Douglas S. Winter were selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 list for their work in personal injury litigation, mass tort/class action and…
Peloton Recalls 125,000 Tread and Tread+ Treadmills
In May, Peloton issued a recall of its Tread and Tread+ products, which were linked to reports of injuries, as well as the death of a child. This recall came after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning regarding the…
Dixie Fire Checklist: How Do Residents & Property Owners Prepare for Evacuation or Loss?
A growing number of homes and structures have been destroyed by the California Dixie fire. It’s critical for residents and property owners to be prepared if facing evacuation or losses. Use our Dixie fire checklist to ensure you are protected. Matthew McNicholasAs…
PG&E’s Plan to Bury Power Lines Shows the True Benefits of Lawsuits
In 2019, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was part of the legal team that helped secure a $13.5 billion settlement from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) on behalf of wildfire victims. We are incredibly proud of our work and the work of…
Associate Michael Kent Selected as a 2021 Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Associate Michael Kent was selected as a 2021 Southern California Rising Star for his distinguished work practicing in all areas of civil litigation, including employment law, personal and catastrophic injury, professional liability and civil rights discrimination. This is the fourth year Michael has been…
McNicholas & McNicholas Selected as Finalist for National Law Journal’s 2021 Elite Trial Lawyers
Each year, National Law Journal selects firms with repeated successes in cutting-edge trial work, and McNicholas & McNicholas was selected as a finalist for their victories with catastrophic injury matters. The firm is one of six firms selected in the catastrophic personal…
Report to Congress Shows Popular Baby Foods Contain Toxic Metals
A report showing dangerously high levels of toxic metals in baby foods recently released to Congress takes aim at some of the largest baby food companies in the country. The report, published on February 4, claims these baby foods and snacks contain…