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…
Waymo’s Driverless Cars Are Hitting the Road – But Are They Safe?
With COVID-19 still very much a part of our everyday lives, driverless rides may be a very attractive option for those who are safety conscious – but are they risking their safety in other ways? Autonomous vehicles have been creeping onto roadways…
FDA Issuing Warning Letters to Companies Selling Fraudulent COVID-19 Treatments
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continues working to protect consumers from companies making false statements about their products – those claiming certain supplements and drugs can mitigate, treat or prevent the novel coronavirus….
Lawsuit Filed: LAPD Officer Sues Long Beach Towing Company & Driver for Near-Death Injuries After Tow Truck Crashed into Him
McNicholas & McNicholas filed a lawsuit against Long Beach Towing and Storage, Inc. and its driver on behalf of 25-year-old Los Angeles Police Department officer Armando Medina, who was nearly killed when a tow truck ran a red light, crashing into him….
Lawsuit Filed: Former LAPD Officer Sues City of Los Angeles for Violating California Labor Code Involving Illegal Gang-Related Demands – Featured in La Opinion
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department on behalf of a veteran LAPD officer in the Metro Division, who was retaliated against, stripped of his police powers, and reassigned home…
Pursuing Catastrophic Injury Damages for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be physically, mentally, and emotionally debilitating. Doing the most mundane things like driving a car can cause severe discomfort depending on where you are injured. Most injury victims know that it will just take some time to heal and…
Teenagers Who Vape Are at Higher Risk for COVID-19
It seems like vaping news has taken a backseat since the entire country has been drowning daily in Coronavirus updates. It was not that long ago that we were seeing regular headlines about the teen vaping epidemic and increased deaths and now…
Smoke and Ash Inhalation Often Comes with Catastrophic Burn Injuries
California is synonymous with certain natural disaster events such as earthquakes and wildfires. Over the last several years, however, wildfire season seems to be turning into a continuous devastating event lasting the majority of the year. This is tough on a large…
Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named Among The Recorder’s 2020 California Trailblazers
The Recorder developed a list to spotlight agents of change through their “California Trailblazer” list, and Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were included on the 2020 list for their success in significant personal injury litigation, mass tort and employment cases. Matt…
FAQs about the Paid Family Leave Benefit Extension in California
Having a child is a joyous time but it can also raise a lot of logistical questions that can cause some anxiety. Your simple life is suddenly going to revolve around doctors’ appointments, baby-proofing your home, and sleeping, eating, and showering around…
Two Employment Cases Ranked Top 50 Settlements in California by TopVerdict.com
Partner Matthew McNicholas’ $750,000 settlement (Cordero v. County of Los Angeles) and Partner Patrick McNicholas’ $842,000 verdict (Thompson v. City of Pasadena) were ranked on TopVerdict.com’s Top 50 Labor & Employment Verdicts in California in 2019. In Cordero v. County of Los…
What Are Wage and Hour Violations?
Every state has laws designed to ensure a fair day’s wage for a fair day’s pay. Not surprising, every state also has employers who will break the rules, causing employees to suffer economic hardship in the quest for the almighty dollar. Taking…
$2M Settlement Secured on Behalf of Driver and Passenger in Semi-Truck Accident
Partner Patrick McNicholas and Associate Michael Kent obtained a $2 million settlement on behalf of a driver and passenger whose vehicle struck a light pole after a semi-truck driver recklessly merged into their lane. The semi-truck driver failed to reasonably control the…
UPDATE: California Court Says Uber & Lyft Drivers Are Employees, Not Contractors
On August 10, 2020, the San Francisco Superior Court sided with California drivers, saying Uber and Lyft must classify those drivers as employees. Per Market Watch, “Judge Ethan Schulman of the California Superior Court in San Francisco struck at the heart of…
There Is No Such Thing as a Safe Autonomous Vehicle
Autonomous vehicles began as concept cars, highlighting the type of futuristic technology that car companies like showing off. The difference is that while many concept vehicles never make it onto the road, self-driving cars have. They’ve done so under the guise of…
A New Study Shows Hope for Improvement for Spinal Cord Injury Victims
It can be a very long, challenging road for many who suffer from spinal cord injuries. New treatment protocols come out periodically but at the end of the day, their effectiveness will depend upon the benefits they bestow. When it comes to…
Car Insurance “Coronavirus Rebates” – Who Is Really Profiting?
The California stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic began March 19, 2020. As the order slowly modifies and lifts in phases, there is no doubt that some things have changed. You likely haven’t been out driving – other than essential short…
When Vehicle Defects Cause Your Accident and Injuries
Whether it is from a car, truck, motorcycle, or other type of vehicle, defective parts are an annoyance – having to bring your vehicle in to the dealer for repairs or replacement. However, at their worst, defective parts and component parts are…
Burn Injuries and the Road to Recovery
A burn injury can be one of the most painful injuries a person can experience, both physically and emotionally. Serious burns are also difficult to treat, and survivors typically face a long road to maximum recovery. And, although medical options continually advance,…
KFI-AM Interviews Matthew McNicholas On Illegal Ticket Quota Lawsuits
KFI-AM interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas on recent lawsuits filed against multiple police departments alleging illegal ticket quota-based retaliation and the apparent rise of illegal ticket quotas in police departments around California. In his interview, McNicholas noted that “Officials often fail to realize…
KNX Interviews Matthew McNicholas On Lawsuit Alleging City of Los Angeles Knowingly Exposed Its Attorneys to Typhus
KNX interviewed Partner Matthew McNicholas on his recent lawsuit filed against the City of Los Angeles after three City Attorneys were exposed to, and contracted, typhus while assigned to a notoriously high-risk area in downtown Los Angeles known as the “Typhus Zone”….