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…
What California AB-218 Means for Childhood Sexual Assault Victims [infographic]
Many victims of childhood sexual assault are not ready to come forward until it’s too late to pursue justice through the courts. AB-218, a proposed bill in California, aims to give victims more time to report assault and further protect the community…
How Proposed California AB-218 Would Protect Childhood Sexual Assault Victims
Most people have heard of a statute of limitations, where after a certain period of time, legal action can no longer be taken. This is because as time goes on, evidence becomes stale, a witness’s memory fades, and sometimes documents get lost….
ABC7, FOX11, NBC, CBS LA, LA Times and Others Report on Retaliation Lawsuit Against LA County Sherriff’s Department; Lieutenant Tried to Warn Public About Malibu State Park Killer
As reported by ABC7, FOX11, NBC, CBS LA and LA Times, Partner Matthew McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department (LACSP) on behalf of James Royal, a Detective Lieutenant at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station who was retaliated…
Lieutenant Who Tried To Warn Public About Malibu Creek State Park Killer Files Retaliation Lawsuit Against LA Sheriff’s Department
– Complaint alleges Detective Lieutenant James Royal was retaliated against for attempting to warn the public about seven shootings in the park prior to the murder of Tristan Beaudette – LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2019) – Los Angeles-based trial firm McNicholas & McNicholas,…
Corruption and Discrimination in Law Enforcement: How Officers Can Speak Up
In addition to working on stressful cases, police officers frequently deal with internal conflicts on the job, and the hazards of this hostile work environment are often hidden. Reporting misconduct or corruption in a workplace is difficult enough, and law enforcement officers…
Courtney McNicholas Named Among Daily Journal’s 2019 Top Women Lawyers
Daily Journal named Senior Lawyer Courtney McNicholas to its 2019 list of Top Women Lawyers in California, for her work on behalf of law enforcement and firefighters in harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. As mentioned in her Daily Journal profile, Courtney recently…
Matthew and Patrick McNicholas Named to The National Law Journal’s 2019 Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazers List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected to The National Law Journal’s 2019 Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Trailblazers list for their successes in some of the most significant and challenging labor and employment cases. The partners’ notable successes include their $1 million settlement…
Common Accidents that Occur on Construction Sites
Construction is a dangerous industry. Workers often handle heavy materials, sharp objects, and powerful tools and work under tight deadlines. This combination creates an extremely dangerous environment. How OSHA Regulates Construction Sites The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the regulatory body…
McNicholas & McNicholas Obtains $1M Policy Limit for Driver Injured in Semi-Truck Accident
Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria obtained a $1M policy limit on behalf of a driver who was rear-ended by an 18-wheel semi-trailer truck while sitting in traffic. The force of the collision caused the plaintiff’s seat to collapse, which launched her into the…
Associate Justin Eballar Featured on Pepperdine Law School’s TV Show for His Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Woolsey Fire Victims
Pepperdine Law School launched a temporary disaster relief clinic to assist the hundreds of Woolsey Fire victims who lost their homes and belongings in the devastating 2018 wildfire. In a segment on Pepperdine Law School’s TV show, Pepperdine News Waves, alumnus and…
Rebuilding Your Home After the California Wildfires [Infographic]
If you or a loved one lost your home in a recent California wildfire, you may find that the payout from your homeowner’s insurance is not enough to rebuild your home. It’s crucial that you understand your options for recovery. Matthew McNicholasAs…
BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal, The National Law Journal, Forbes, Associated Press and More Report on McNicholas & McNicholas’ Lawsuits Against PG&E
In the BuzzFeed article “The Nation’s Biggest Utility Has Filed For Bankruptcy After Devastating California Wildfires,” Partner Patrick McNicholas discussed the impact PG&E’s bankruptcy filing will have on pending litigation brought by victims of the 2018 Paradise fire. “Given the scope of…
Four McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Attorneys Selected as 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas, and Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria were selected as 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers for their work in employment and labor, personal injury and business litigation. Patrick has been included on the list since 2004,…
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Uber in Lawsuit to Keep Drivers as Independent Contractors
On September 25, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal handed over a major victory to the ride-sharing giant Uber Technologies Inc. in a battle between Uber and a class of thousands of Uber drivers alleging they were misclassified as independent contractors….
Families of Paradise Fire Victims Sue PG&E for Wrongful Death
Attorneys Hold Press Conference Demanding Justice for Deadliest Wildfire in California History CHICO, CA – Trial law firms Frantz Law Group, APLC; McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP; and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian have filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Lonnie Walker…
CNN, USA Today, Fox, ABC, CBS and More Report on Patrick McNicholas’ Lawsuit Against Southern California Edison for Sparking Woolsey Fire
As published by CNN, USA Today, Fox, ABC, CBS and many others, Partner Patrick McNicholas, along with Frantz Law Group, APLC and Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian, filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison on behalf of the Woolsey Fire victims for sparking…
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Hit With Lawsuit for Causing Deadly Camp/Paradise Wildfire
– The mass tort lawsuit alleges PG&E negligently operated, repaired and maintained electrical equipment that sparked the most devastating and deadly wildfire in California history – LOS ANGELES – Trial law firms Frantz Law Group, APLC, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Bridgford,…
Lawsuit Filed Against Southern California Edison Company for Victims of Woolsey Wildfire
– Lawsuit alleges Edison negligently operated, repaired and maintained electrical equipment that sparked devastating wildfire, already burning nearly 100,000 acres – UPDATE: In total, clients have now recovered more than $300 Million from the Thomas and Woolsey Fires in CA. LOS…
Sexual Harassment at Work – Matthew McNicholas Quoted in Diversity Woman Magazine Article
Sexual harassment allegations are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, and employees must be prepared to deal with these unwelcome situations. In the Diversity Woman Magazine article “Sexual Harassment at Work,” Partner Matthew McNicholas discussed how victims of sexual harassment should respond…
Lawsuit Filed Against Los Angeles Department of Water & Power For Victims of Creek Fires
– Lawsuit alleges LADWP failed to maintain and inspect power lines, as well as heed severe weather warnings of potential dangers associated with drought and high winds – LOS ANGELES – Trial law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, Frantz Law Group, APLC, Bridgford,…