Burn Victims and Emotional Trauma
Burn injuries are like no other. These injuries are among the most painful and traumatic experiences a person can endure. Beyond the physical damage, burn victims often suffer from long-lasting emotional harm. These victims…
How Prosthetic Costs Impact Settlement Value in Amputation Cases
Losing a limb or requiring prosthetic assistance after an accident is life-changing in every way possible. The physical, emotional, and financial toll is overwhelming, especially the financial burden of prosthetic devices, as they can…
How Jury Demographics in LA Affect High-Value Personal Injury Verdicts
Los Angeles County is known for a lot of things, including its diversity, booming economy, and dense traffic. When a personal injury goes to trial in Los Angeles, the jury pool—and those who are…
Power Line Fires and Utility Negligence in LA
In California, power line fires caused by utility negligence are a common concern, having led to several lawsuits in recent years. These fires threaten densely populated neighborhoods, but utility fires have also played a…
What Will Insurance Cover After a Fire?
California is a hot and dry state, especially near LA. Devastating fires break out frequently, destroying untold billions of dollars worth of real estate and personal property. Fire insurance is a must in many…
The Future of Paralysis Treatment
Have you or a loved one suffered an injury to the spinal cord that led to paralysis? You may be wondering what the future holds for you. While many people live full lives with…
ABC 7, KTLA, NBC, Fox 11, KNX News and Others Report on Lawsuit Filed Against Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire Devastation
As reported by multiple news outlets, trial law firms McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, Becker Law Group, and Singleton Schreiber have filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Company (Edison) on behalf of victims of…
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
An expert witness is someone with specialized skill, knowledge, experience, training, or education. These qualifications enable the expert to assist the court in understanding the evidence or determining facts at issue in a legal…
Whiplash Injuries After Car Accidents
Whiplash injuries occur when the neck and head are suddenly and forcefully flung backward and forward. This type of injury commonly results from rear-end automobile collisions, but can also occur in other types of…
Can My Cell Phone Data be Used Against Me in a CA Personal Injury Claim?
Yes, your cell phone can potentially be used against you in a California personal injury claim. Here’s how and why: Evidence of distraction: If you were using your phone at the time of the…
Common Causes of Negligent Burn Injuries in Los Angeles
Burn injuries are among the most painful and devastating types of injuries one can experience. While accidents causing burns can happen anywhere and anytime, some incidents occur due to negligence or recklessness, leading to…
The Role of Neurological Experts in TBI Cases
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe and life-altering injuries that one can sustain. TBIs can result from various accidents, including car crashes, falls, sports injuries, and workplace accidents. When pursuing a…
Do Sunroofs or Moonroofs Make Cars Less Safe?
If you are thinking about buying a vehicle with a sunroof or moonroof, there is a good chance that you are wondering whether they affect safety. Having a large window or opening above your…
California Is the Deadliest State for Pedestrians. Can This New Law Help?
There has been a dramatic increase in pedestrian accidents over the past few years. Cities, suburbs, and rural areas have all been affected, in every single state. California lawmakers are hoping to reverse this…
Announcing @McNicholasLegal – Your Legal Resource on Instagram
At McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, we are committed to not only providing top-tier legal representation, but also fostering a community where knowledge and awareness thrive. As part of our ongoing mission to keep our…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Sponsors Los Angeles Police Museum 2024 Jack Webb Awards Gala
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Los Angeles Police Museum Jack Webb Awards Gala. Every year this event honors extraordinary people who have made a life-long commitment to supporting law…
How Your Social Posts Can Affect the Outcome of Your Personal Injury Case
After being involved in a car accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, or a pedestrian accident, you may want to post updates on your social media accounts, letting your family and friends know what the…
$950k in Rear-End Collision Case
McNicholas & McNicholas obtained a $950,000 settlement for two plaintiffs who sustained serious back injuries after being rear-ended on the freeway by a driver with a minimal auto insurance policy. The insurance carrier initially…
$1M+ for Plaintiff with Spinal Injury
The firm obtained $1,050,000 for a plaintiff who suffered significant neck and low back pain after being rear-ended by a delivery driver. Although the delivery driver was traveling at low speed, the plaintiff’s injuries…
$1.3M in Construction Site Injury Case
McNicholas & McNicholas resolved a $1.3 million case on behalf of a plaintiff who was injured while working for a subcontractor at a construction site. When the plaintiff picked up a 2 X 4,…
McNicholas & McNicholas Secures $875K Settlement in Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against City of Los Angeles and LAPD
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Abel Nair obtained an $875,000 settlement on behalf of a seasoned Lieutenant II with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), after she was discriminated against and subjected to differential treatment due to her gender by her…
Thanksgiving Dinner | California Fire Survivors Attorneys
Patrick McNicholasWith more than 25 years’ experience as a trial lawyer, Partner Patrick McNicholas exclusively represents victims in personal injury, product liability, sexual assault and other consumer-oriented matters, such as civil rights, aviation disasters and class actions. Learn more about his professional background here.
California Highway Patrol Aims to Curb Fatal Crashes on Hwy 395
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a Major Corridor Enhanced Primary Collision Factor Enforcement Campaign on November 17th, in an effort to curb the number of crashes on Hwy 395. The campaign targeted the stretch of highway in Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas…
What You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injury
From car accidents to falls, sustaining a traumatic brain injury is more common than you may think – and the results can be devastating. People who suffer a traumatic brain injury may be left with serious, long-term health issues that affect their…
California’s I-5 Named One of the Most Dangerous Roads in America
Freight Waves, the self-identified “nerve center of the global supply chain,” has named the five most dangerous roads in the United States for truckers, and Interstate 5 in California made the list. At nearly 800 miles long, the freeway runs from Oregon…
Jackass’s Bam Margera Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Brandon “Bam” Margera, a skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker best known for the “Jackass” television show and movie franchise he helped create, is suing to stop the September 2021 release of the show’s fourth film, Jackass Forever. Margera, who says…
Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas Named Among The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyer List
Partners Matthew McNicholas and Patrick McNicholas were selected for inclusion on the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyer list for their success in significant personal injury litigation, mass tort and employment cases. The guide selected top lawyers who’ve…
Three Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch List for 2022
Attorneys Abel Nair, Allan L. Bridgford and Michael Kent were selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2022 list for their work in labor and employment law, mass tort/class action and personal injury. For more than three decades, Best…
Over 2,000 COVID-19 Employment Lawsuits Filed in the United States
According to data published by a litigation watch tracker, the number of COVID-19-related employment lawsuits in the United States recently passed the 2,000 mark. From the start of the pandemic back in early 2020, experts believed employment-related litigation regarding COVID-19 might be…
Wildfire Season Is Here and It Is Intense
With residents of California still recovering from a devastating 2020 wildfire season, this year’s is shaping up to look even worse, due to the abnormally dry winter and spring months. The current drought in the Southwest has set the stage for what…
California State Employees Must Show Proof of Vaccination
Officials for the State of California, hoping to head off new coronavirus cases, have issued a mandate that all State employees and healthcare officials must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. California joins New York City and the Department of Federal Affairs…
PG&E says its Equipment May be Linked to Massive Dixie Fire – Patrick McNicholas Speaks with Bay Area’s KTVU
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the Dixie Fire burning in Sierra Nevada. In a report to the California Public Utilities Commission, the utility company said that a repair man responding to a circuit outage…
LAPD Officers Vindicated with Judgments by the City of Los Angeles Over “Blue Flu” Accusations
As profiled by The Los Angeles Times, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained judgments from the City of Los Angeles on behalf of four LAPD officers who were wrongly accused of being part of a so-called “blue flu” sickout during the July 4,…
Experienced Attorneys Explain Pain and Suffering Awards
When you or someone you love suffer an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you are eligible to seek damages for your losses through the court system. The person or party who caused your injuries may owe you financial compensation for things…
Sun-Maid Growers of California Facing Wage and Hour Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against the Sun-Maid fruit processing company on February 15 claims that the company failed to provide proper wages, overtime, meal and rest breaks to employees at its California plant. The class action complaint, filed by plaintiff and former employee…
What Are the New Employee Leave Rules?
When you work for someone else, you typically expect to receive some sort of benefits whether it be paid parking, health insurance, or even some type of arrangement for taking time off when you need it. There are certain benefits that are…
Employment Law Changes in 2021
As we settle into the new year, several new labor laws in California are now in effect. The majority of new legislation has to do with employee wellness and equity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as a statewide…
What If There Were No Witnesses to My Car Accident?
No matter how or why it happened, getting into a car accident is a terrible experience. When the accident is not your fault and you experience injuries, you can seek compensation by filing an injury claim against the at-fault driver. One of…
Do Guardrails Really Help Stop Truck Accidents?
Guardrails are in place to prevent drivers of both cars and trucks from rolling over or leaving the road in the event of an accident or unsafe driving conditions (like sharp curves or elevations). They’re also engineered to take on the impact…
Five McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Attorneys Selected as 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected as 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers for their work in litigation, employment and personal injury. This marks Patrick’s 17th, Matt and John’s 16th, Juan’s sixth and Jeffrey’s second year of inclusion on the list….