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5 Examples of When You Need a Wrongful Death Attorney​

By Andrew Ritholz |

Wrongful death is when a person dies or is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another. One example is O.J. Simpson. Even though O.J. was found not guilty in 1994 of the murder of his former wife and her friend, he was later found liable in a civil wrongful death suit because… Read More »

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The Shocking Stats on Slip and Fall Accidents in the USA

The Shocking Stats on Slip and Fall Accidents in the USA

By Andrew Ritholz |

No one likes an unexpected visit to the hospital. It is frightening to find yourself on the way to the emergency room when just a few moments ago you were going about your day as usual. Surprisingly, slip and fall accidents account for over 1 million emergency room visits every year. Slips and falls… Read More »

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Bike Accidents in California on the Increase

Bike Accidents in California on the Increase

By Andrew Ritholz |

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable drivers on the road. Even riders who wear appropriate clothing and helmets have little standing between them and the pavement–just one slipup by another driver can spell disaster.  Nationally, motorcyclists are getting into fewer and fewer bad collisions: 6.4% fewer people died in a motorcycle accident in 2013… Read More »

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Wrongful Death Cases: Families Want Justice

Wrongful Death Cases: Families Want Justice

By Andrew Ritholz |

Following the loss of a loved one, it’s hard for surviving family members to know where to turn. Grief is a long, difficult process that makes it hard to move on. The sense of loss is even more acute when the death was entirely preventable. Knowing that a loved one died because of someone… Read More »

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California Bike Accident Lawyer: Are Bike Accidents on the Rise in California?

California Bike Accident Lawyer: Are Bike Accidents on the Rise in California?

By Andrew Ritholz |

You may have noticed that your town or city now has separate bicycle lanes or at least road markings indicating that bicycles are present or may be encountered on the roadway. These measures are in response to bicycle advocates and adults who have taken to commuting by bicycle for either health or economic reasons…. Read More »

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What We Can Learn from Caitlyn Jenner’s Wrongful Death Suit

By Andrew Ritholz |

When it comes to celebrities, there always seems to be something that keeps them on the front pages. Although the Los Angeles Times reported LA County prosecutors opted mot to move forward with criminal charges against Caitlyn Jenner for the alleged role she played in a fatal, multi-vehicle collision along Pacific Coast Highway earlier… Read More »

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Pasadena Personal Injury Lawyer: The Types of Damages Awarded to Plaintiffs

The Types of Damages Awarded to Personal Injury Plaintiffs

By Andrew Ritholz |

In a personal injury claim, the plaintiff will generally allege a cause of action for negligence or that another party’s negligent conduct caused the accident and the plaintiff’s injuries. Like any other civil cause of action, negligence has certain elements that a plaintiff must prove by a preponderance of the evidence. These include proof… Read More »

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Ritholz: 5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer if You Slip and Fall

By Andrew Ritholz |

A slip and fall accident claim is one of the more difficult personal injury matters for an attorney to handle, which is why many practitioners are reluctant to accept representation unless favorable circumstances are present. Many of these cases require notice of the alleged hazardous condition that led to the injury – as well… Read More »

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Determining Fault When Two Negligent Drivers Cause an Accident

Determining Fault When Two Negligent Drivers Cause an Accident

By Andrew Ritholz |

If you are in a car accident, you have to prove that another party was responsible to some degree for causing the collision before you can collect compensation for your damages and injuries. All motorists have a duty to anyone else on the roadway to use reasonable care, to use caution when driving, and… Read More »

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4 Technicalities that Can Cost You in a Personal Injury Claim

By Andrew Ritholz |

An overwhelming number of personal injury claims are settled before trial, including those that are resolved just before, on, or during trial. Oftentimes juries can be unpredictable so if a reasonable offer is made, most plaintiffs will accept them. This is preferable to facing the uncertainties of a trial, or experiencing the anxiety of… Read More »

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