On April 24, 2017, James DeBarge, ex-husband of Janet Jackson, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles.Dash cam footage from the victim's vehicle shows DeBarge attempting to cut across traffic in his Mercedes station wagon, colliding head-on with a Chevy Volt. After the collision, DeBarge left the scene without providing assistance or contact [...]
A Los Angeles County jury awarded $21.3 million to Leila Miyamoto-Workman, who sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and spinal injuries, after her vehicle was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler truck driven by Daniel Almazan. The incident occurred on July 18, 2016, at the intersection of E. Wardlow Road and Elm Ave in Long [...]
A jury has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a lawsuit brought by a delivery driver who claimed severe burns from a spilled cup of hot coffee. The case, reminiscent of the infamous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit, involved a driver who alleged that Starbucks employees improperly secured a coffee lid, leading to an accident. The [...]
If you’re injured while on the job, two very different paths are available to you for getting compensation for your injuries: A personal injury lawsuit, or a workers’ compensation claim. Choosing which one to pursue is an important choice. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation, often casually known as “workman’s comp,” is a system defined by statute [...]
Documenting your injuries early, and getting treatment as soon as possible, is crucial for getting the most favorable treatment from auto insurers. But while getting medical treatment is important, it’s also critical to avoid any mistakes that could undermine a future personal injury claim. And tragically, such mistakes are easiest to make with the most [...]
It’s normal to try and blame a driver for a car crash. Whether it’s texting, drunk driving, lack of sleep, or simple lack of attention, thousands of crashes every day are caused by drivers who engage in unsafe behavior. But some car accidents really are just that: Accidents, where neither driver is at fault. Every [...]
Basics The civil litigation process is complicated. There are state wide rules of procedure, local rules of procedure, and local local rules of procedure (specific to courthouses and departments). Before you embark on the civil litigation process, it is important to know the civil litigation milestones to look out for. First Step: Filing the Complaint [...]
Why do People Need Medical Imaging Exams? After an accident it is important to visit a medical provider immediately if you feel that you are hurt. The longer the gap in treatment, the harder it will be to make a claim for personal injury. Moreover, if you delay in attending to your medical needs, it may lead [...]
You Must Have Insurance Many people are surprised to find out what happens when they are involved in an auto accident without having a proper driver’s license. Intuitively one would think that you would not be eligible to make a claim for personal injury. Surprisingly, even without a valid driver’s license, an attorney can win [...]
There is No Such Thing as Full Coverage When I ask clients what kind of auto insurance coverage they have I often get the answer of "full coverage." That is not a term used by the insurance companies, and it is not a term used by attorneys. Insurance policies are extremely complicated and there are [...]
