CALIFORNIA INSURANCE BAD FAITH I FRAUD I CIVIL LITIGATION – When Does Insurance Fraud and Insurance Bad-Faith overlap? July 02, 2020 When evaluating claims, an insurer has an obligation to consider the rights and interests of their insured.  In the past courts have specifically held that there is a fiduciary-like…

PERSONAL INJURY I CAR ACCIDENTS I FAQ CAR ACCIDENTS I FREQUENTLY ASKED CAR ACCIDENT QUESTIONS – What if I was involved in an Uber or Lyft Accident? June 01, 2020 A common question posed to our Car Accident Attorneys include: “What if I was involved in an Uber or Lyft…

PERSONAL INJURY I CAR ACCIDENTS I FAQ CAR ACCIDENTS I FREQUENTLY ASKED CAR ACCIDENT QUESTIONS – Can I Sue a Negligent Driver in a Car Accident, if I was a Passenger at the Time? May 18, 2020 In our series of blogs titled “FAQs Car Accident” or “Frequently Asked Car…

PERSONAL INJURY I CAR ACCIDENTS I FAQ CAR ACCIDENTS I FREQUENTLY ASKED CAR ACCIDENT QUESTIONS – Won’t my Car Insurance or the At-Fault Party’s Insurance Cover my Needs after the Accident? May 11, 2020 In our series of blogs titled “FAQs Car Accident” or “Frequently Asked Car Accident Questions”, a…

FRAUD I CORONAVIRUS FRAUD SCHEMES I COVID-19 SCAMS – The Coronavirus Crisis has created an Increase in Fraud and the FTC is warning Consumers April 2, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic unleashes unprecedented number of online and telephonic scams. Following the stay-at-home order issued in response to the Coronavirus outbreak the…

FRAUD I BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY – What is Constructive Fraud? January 27, 2020 What is Constructive Fraud? Constructive Fraud occurs when a person or entity gains an unfair advantage over another through unjust or improper means, usually by lying (i.e., making a false representation of material fact) or omitting…

PERSONAL INJURY I WRONGFUL DEATH I SETTLEMENT: Vehicle Owner Found Liable for Negligently Entrusting a Drunk Driver with Car – Negligence – Negligent Entrustment – SETTLEMENT:  $1,000,000 November 08, 2019   Individuals whom entrust their vehicles to others knowing that they are unfit to drive may be liable for compensatory…

CAR ACCIDENT I TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms – Fatigue and Chronic Loss of Energy Following a Car Accident October 17, 2019 Following a car accident there are two instances in which a closed head injury can result.  One results from whiplash when there is a sudden “jolt” of…

PERSONAL INJURY I PRODUCT LIABILITY: California Product Liability Law: Oil Lamp From Target Came With Wrong Instructions – Products Liability – Failure to Warn – Negligence – VERDICT: $195,628.00 October 09, 2019 Consumers injured by a manufacturing defect, design defect and/or a failure to warn have a personal injury claim….

PERSONAL INJURY I PRODUCT LIABILITY: Product Liability – Strict Liability (Manufacturing Defect, Design Defect, Failure To Warn) and Negligence October 07, 2019 Consumers injured by a manufacturing defect, design defect and/or a failure to warn may have a personal injury claim.  Specifically the consumer may have a viable product liability…