Who Is Liable When AI-Powered Medical Devices Fail?
The recent boom in AI-powered devices has advanced into the medical field. More and more companies are relying on these tools, but with the use of technology comes a host of issues that may…
Construction Defect Litigation for Residential Property Owners
Construction defects can be devastating for new homeowners, and many homeowners are unsure how to handle them. These defects can range in severity, and the applicable deadlines for filing a claim vary depending on…
Healthcare Data Breaches That Cause Patient Harm in California
Healthcare providers and insurance companies are responsible for collecting some of our most personal and sensitive data, including medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, insurance data, and financial information. When information is exposed in a data…
Who Is Liable for Overdose Deaths in Sober Living Facilities?
Sober living facilities are meant to provide a stable, safe, and substance-free environment for individuals who are working on recovering from addiction. When an overdose death happens in one of these homes, there may…
Industrial Accidents Caused by Corporate Negligence
Industrial workplaces come with serious risks, but injuries are not inevitable. Many industrial accidents are caused by a company’s failure to follow basic safety practices and requirements. Corporations that cut corners, ignore hazards, or…
Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Raises Smoke, Air Quality, and Legal Questions
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County in response to a cold storage warehouse fire at Lineage Logistics that broke out on June 17, 2026. The facility is…
Understanding Liability for Autonomous Vehicle Accidents in California
Autonomous vehicles are increasingly common on California roads, and they are involved in a surprising number of collisions. Depending on the details of an accident, liability may lie with a human operator, vehicle manufacturer,…
Patients’ Rights After a Medical Data Breach in California
Patients have rights over how their medical data is shared and stored. In California, patients have the right to keep their medical records private. A data breach violates this right and puts patients at…
Understanding Insurance Denials in Severe Personal Injury Cases
It is common for an insurance claim to be denied, even when someone has suffered from a severe injury. Insurance denials can involve different types of claims. Some denials come from your own insurer,…
Car Accident Injuries Often Overlooked by Victims
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported there were over 2.8 million emergency department visits for motor vehicle crashes in 2023. While injuries sustained in car accidents vary greatly from mild to…
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…
Inverse Condemnation in California Wildfire Lawsuits
When wildfires damage homes, businesses, or land in California, the cause is often linked to utility company equipment. Many people think they must prove the company was careless or broke safety rules to get…
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…
Understanding Proposition 51 and How It Affects Shared Liability
Proposition 51, also known as the Fair Responsibility Act of 1986, governs shared liability in personal injury cases. When more than one party is responsible for causing an injury in California, determining which party…
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(opens in new tab) per year. While many of those visitors choose to use rideshare services or public transit, a significant…
How Violations of California Vehicle Code Affect Truck Accident Liability
Commercial truck accidents often cause catastrophic damage, which is why so much effort has gone into figuring out why these collisions happen and how to prevent them in 2026. The California Vehicle Code addresses…
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…
Claims Involving Elderly Drivers Under California’s Senior License Renewal Rules
As drivers age, safety concerns can collide with legal responsibility after an accident caused by an elderly driver. California is one of many states that has implemented additional license renewal requirements for senior drivers….
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…
Independent Contractors Injured on the Job in LA — Do They Have Rights?
In 2023, roughly 2.2 million California residents reported that they are primarily self-employed. This figure includes a combination of small business owners, freelancers, and gig workers, many of whom work long, hard hours in order to ensure their needs—and those of their…
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 reliable predictors of traffic collisions, Los Angeles residents…
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 encourage both parties to settle by imposing financial…
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 increase in the years ahead, it’s more important…
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 probable significant future medical costs. This article explores…
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 are susceptible to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder…
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 life-altering. To make matters worse, when it comes…
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 cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands…
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 a lot easier for most people and complicating…
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 ultimately selected—play a big role in which way…
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 and trying to answer both thoroughly and concisely…
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 role in the wildfires that have dominated the…
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 demands your full cooperation. The more meaningfully you…
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 areas. But are you really familiar with what…
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 identifying themselves to the other party or parties…
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 paralysis, science is on the job, working hard…
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 recently in a mediation where a mediator Googled…
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 where the head and brain are put under…
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 case. Expert witnesses are used in both civil…
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 accidents, such as sports injuries or physical assaults….