CAR ACCIDENT I UNINSURED DRIVER I PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT – $72,500 Settlement, Initial Offer Without Legal Representation $1,500 [Do I need an attorney?] [Why a lawyer?] October 15, 2019 Following a car accident injured parties often ask themselves: “Do I need an attorney”? “Why a Lawyer”? “Is Self Representation Best?”…

PERSONAL INJURY I SLIP AND FALL – $21,500,000 Settlement In Favor of Plaintiff whom Claimed Track Work Created Tripping Hazard October 04, 2019 Landowners or occupiers of a premise must act reasonably when maintaining their property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all circumstances, including the likelihood of…

PUBLIC ENTITY LIABILITY I SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – Sidewalk Falls and Roadway Falls increasing in San Diego October 2, 2019 Public entities have an obligation to inspect roadways and sidewalks for dangerous conditions. Specifically Government Code Section 835.2(b)(1)requires that a public entity utilize “due care” by adopting…

PERSONAL INJURY I SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – Sidewalk Falls in San Diego caused by Water Meters September 27, 2019 Cities and municipalities have an obligation to inspect public property for dangerous conditions that exist on roadways and sidewalks.  When a defendant fails to inspect public property in…

FRAUD I DAMAGES I CIVIL LITIGATION – Punitive Damages vs. Compensatory Damages September 17, 2019 What is the difference between Punitive Damages and Compensatory Damages? Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are monetary awards, payable to the plaintiff that exceed compensatory damages and aim to deter bad conduct and punish a defendant….

FRAUD I DAMAGES I CIVIL LITIGATION – What are Punitive Damages? September 12, 2019 A common question is “what are punitive damages” or alternatively “what do punitive damages mean”. Punitive damages are awarded to punish a defendant for their bad conduct. Such damages are also known as exemplary damages in which…

PERSONAL INJURY / DAMAGES – Compensatory Damages for Personal Injuries September 10, 2019 In California personal injury plaintiffs are compensated with compensatory damages in the majority of civil cases.  Civil cases where plaintiffs are compensated with compensatory damages include: Intentional Torts, Negligent Claims, and Contract Actions.  Below is a chart…

PERSONAL INJURY – Personal Injury Damages – Compensatory Damages September 5, 2019 People often ask about personal injury damages. Specifically they ask, what kinds of damages are awarded or recoverable in personal injury claims?  If you have suffered an injury, incurred property damage, or suffered any other kind of loss,…

CAR ACCIDENT – What to do when Injured in an Uninsured Accident August 7, 2019 Clients often ask what to do when they find themselves injured in an uninsured accident.  In situations where there is an uninsured accident, uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage is essential.  Prior to an…

SCOOTER ACCIDENT – Do I have coverage if I was injured in a Scooter Accident? July 30, 2019             Unfortunately electric scooter accidents are on the rise.  When San Diegans take to the roads on electric scooters they run the risk of being injured by an inattentive driver and falling…