Some of the most frequent questions and phone calls that our lawyers receive are in connection with Dog bites and dog attacks and what the laws and regulations are controlling this type of attack. Firstly, to make it as simple as possible, California’s dog bite statutes are the same throughout every city and county, so… Read More>>
Kobe Bryant’s Torn Achilles Injury: A non-Doctor’s perspective, and what we can all learn from Kobe
As an avid Laker’s fan, seeing Kobe Bryant fall to the floor in agonizing pain and suffering what many sports experts have called a career ending injury, we felt it necessary to research his injury from a non doctors perspectives to see what we can all learn from Kobe. In addition, we wanted to raise… Read More>>
Car Accidents and PTSD. What you need to know!
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder most commonly referred to as PTSD is normally associated with serious stressful events like an Earthquake or Hurricane. However, PTSD is a very common byproduct of a car or motorcycle accident. Auto accidents are one of the most commonly overlooked sources of psychological trauma. A car accident can be a life… Read More>>
Driving in the Rain and the increased risks of Car Accidents
Who is the culprit behind the growing amount of car accidents the beginning of this upcoming April showers season? RAIN. Rain is one of the leading causes of car accidents, especially here in California where residents often forget what it is to experience seasons. Bad weather conditions often increase the risk that reckless drivers pose.… Read More>>
Average Dog Bite Settlements and Verdicts
Dog bites and Dog attack cases can be tricky, and assessing the true damages that result from one can be even trickier. But before we get into the average dog attack settlements or verdicts, one must first understand the elements and components of a dog bite case as it relates to the damages of the… Read More>>
Slip & Fall Accidents… What to do?
A lady goes shopping at a nearby market to find the groceries she needs to prepare dinner for her family. She spends quite some time looking for fresh ingredients at the vegetable section and does not realize that a puddle of liquid has been spilled by another customer who was previously in that section. There… Read More>>
What Exactly Is Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury can be described as an internal or external physical injury caused by someone’s act of negligence or an injury caused by dangerous conditions. These injuries are also associated with injuries to the mind, feelings and emotions. This term generally appears commonly from auto accidents, slip and fall incidents, work related injuries, assault injuries,… Read More>>
Are bigger dogs really more dangerous?
Small, cuddly and cute, these yappy small breed dogs can be dangerously deceiving. In lists compiled throughout the nation, the following ten dogs are consistently ranked amount the most deceptively dangerous: Dachshund, Chow Chow, Jack Russel Terrier, Dalmation, Cocker Spaniel, Bull Terrier, Sharpei, Pekingese, Beagle and Chihuahua. Studies have been done to determine if certain… Read More>>
April 4, 2013 Accident in Santa Barbara highlights the danger of Rollover Accidents
High Fatality Rate On April 4, 2013, three people were injured in a vehicle rollover near the Highway 101 Hope Avenue on ramp in Santa Barbara, one passenger requiring external tools to be extricated from the vehicle. Staff and fire crew worked for 30 minutes to free passenger from her vehicle so that her injuries… Read More>>
Santa Monica, California Motorcycle Accident Kills Personal Trainer
Sandy DeSoto, a 48-year-old former model and personal trainer at Gold’s Gym, died after being struck by a driver while she was riding her motorcycle in Santa Monica, California. After being treated at the scene of the motorcycle accident, Desoto was taken to a local hospital where she was kept on life support for a… Read More>>
