Recent Blog Posts
Legal Domestication of Foreign Debts
Domestication of a debt refers to the process of getting a California court to recognize and enforce an out-of-state judgment or sister-state judgment or a judgement from a foreign country. Domesticating foreign debts are handled differently than domesticating out of state or sister-state judgments. Unfortunately, the United States has no reciprocal treaty with any… Read More »
How Do I File A Wrongful Death Claim in California?
In California, a “wrongful death” occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. A wrongful death claim may arise out of a number of circumstances, including medical malpractice by a medical professional or hospital, automobile, boat and plane accidents, criminal behavior, and exposure to… Read More »
Can I Sue A Person Who Caused a Car Accident, Even if I Didn’t Hit Them?
Whenever another person or entity is legally at fault for an incident or event that causes anyone damage or injury, there may be grounds to sue under a valid legal claim. The most common claims in auto/car accident cases are for personal injury (medical expenses, absence from work, loss of ability or limb, etc.)… Read More »
A Dog Bit Me, Now What?
Much like a car accident, the most important step to take when bitten by a dog is to obtain the contact information for the dog and the owner. Obtaining this information may be vital to the treatment and recovery of the wound. Of course, being bitten by a dog can be very traumatic, but… Read More »
5 Things to Do After an Accident
We’ve all been stuck in traffic because of an accident, but do you know what to do if you are the one involved in the collision? Here are a few tips to keep in mind in the event that you are in an accident. Call the police. While this tip doesn’t apply to every… Read More »
What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Being Abused at School
It is not always easy to detect signs that your child is or has been sexually abused at school. Children act out or show signs of depression or wanting to be left alone for various reasons, which could be evidence of abuse, and should alert you that there is a problem, especially if you… Read More »
What Can I Do If I am Injured in a Public Transportation Accident?
Public transportation is used by many people to commute to and from work, for grocery shopping, running errands, playing tourist, or even as an alternative to driving in major cities where parking is difficult or expensive. People who plan on drinking may eschew driving to avoid a DUI charge. In any case, accidents do… Read More »
The Insurance Company Denied My Claim. Is There Anything I can Do?
Many injured claimants feel that they can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal expenses by handling their own claims and negotiating with the insurer for the party who allegedly caused their injury accident. They gather the documents needed, including medical bills and reports, paystubs if they have a lost earnings claim, and perhaps… Read More »
Should I Trust my Geico or Allstate Adjuster or Should I Get a Second Opinion/Quote?
On many occasions, your Geico or other auto claims adjuster will give you a reasonable quote for your property damage following an accident. Most adjusters, however, have little to no training in determining the market value of your car or the cost of repairs. They will either refer to an established source such as… Read More »
Recent Laws on Using Your Cell Phone While Driving
Use of cell phones while driving including dialing, talking, surfing the internet and texting are subject to and vary between state, city and county. Some studies confirm that banning cell phones has led to a reduced number of vehicular fatalities, while other show such a restriction had a negligible effect on the incidence of… Read More »
