Courtroom dramas and unexpected jury verdicts make for exciting television. However, in this case, art does not mirror reality. The vast majority of personal injury cases settle before going to court. In fact, only four or five percent of these cases even reach trial. Ninety-five to ninety-six percent of these cases settle outside of court. […]
Errors to Avoid in a Personal Injury Case
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident or other personal injury case, you probably have a lot on your plate. Dealing with doctor’s appointments, healing from injuries, and trying to return to your normal life often take precedence over trying to navigate a personal injury lawsuit. However, it’s important to […]
Furniture Tip-Overs
Few things are more terrifying and heart-wrenching than the thought of furniture tipping over and injuring, or even killing, your young child. Unfortunately, this is the reality that hundreds of families face each year. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that every 24 minutes, someone across the country is injured or killed when […]
Motorcycle Safety Laws
Few images conjure the idea of “California” as succinctly as riding your motorcycle up the coastal highway. In order to truly enjoy this feeling of freedom, it is essential that you adhere to California’s motorcycle safety laws to protect you, your passengers, and other drivers on the road. California Motorcycle Helmet Law Under California Law […]
Workplace Bullying
When we think of bullies, we generally picture children picking on one another, stealing lunch money, or teaming up against one kid in dodgeball. Unfortunately, bullying doesn’t go away after high school ends. Rather, it is something that persists in workplaces across the country. A 2017 survey reported that nearly 40% of people have either […]