Los Angeles Personal Injury Law
Can I Sue Personally For A Car Accident In California? In California, you can potentially sued personally for a car accident if you were at fault in causing the accident. And, the other party sustained injuries or property damage as a result. If the other party files a personal injury or property damage lawsuit against …
You may be able to sue after a car accident in California if you have sustained injuries or property damage. You may sue them as a result of the accident and you believe that someone else is at fault. In California, the process of suing after a car accident typically involves filing a personal injury …
How Can A Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer Help You? As a general matter, we do not like to call these injury producing incidents “car accidents”. We do not consider these incidents to be “accidents“. These are injury-producing incidents due to the fault of another reckless driver. These are not accidents. These are Acts of …
Suing The Police If you believe that you have been the victim of police misconduct, you can file a lawsuit against the police department or individual officers involved. This can be a complex process, and it is generally best to speak with a lawyer to understand your options and the steps you need to take. …
How To File A Lawsuit To Sue For Fraud If you believe that you have been the victim of fraud, you can file a lawsuit to sue for fraud against the person or entity that you believe has defrauded you. There are a few steps you can take to prepare for a lawsuit: Gather evidence: …
What Is A California Car Accident Lawyer California car accident lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in helping individuals who have been injured. Or in this case those who have suffered damages as a result of a car accident. Car accidents can happen to anyone and when they do, it can be a traumatic and …
DO YOU NEED HELP TO RECOVER COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES FROM NEGLIGENT DRIVING? The Sterling Firm can help! A common type of negligent behavior is texting while driving a car. Texting and driving a vehicle is negligent driving! A texting driver is at 23 percent higher risk of a crash than an attentive one. This risk …
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS IN INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE TO PROVE A PREMISES LIABILITY CASE? In a premises liability case, immediately at the time of the incident, photos should be taken of the condition of the premises. Anyone at the scene should take photographs, preferably with a measuring ruler, a quarter (.5 inch), or some other …
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SLIP AND FALL VS. TRIP AND FALL CASE? When it comes to proving your slip and fall or trip and fall case and making a personal injury claim there actually is a HUGE difference between these two types of claims. Satisfying plaintiff’s burden of proof in a “slip” case …
WHAT IS THE PLAINTIFF’S BURDEN OF PROOF IN A PREMISES LIABILITY CASE? In a premises liability civil trial, the plaintiff bears the burden of proof, which means that the plaintiff must prove the facts in the case by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., the greater weight of the evidence, that it is more likely …
DEFENDANTS IN A SLIP AND FALL CASE When a premises liability case (i.e. slip and fall or trip and fall incident) occurs, determining who the proper defendant to be named in the lawsuit is complicated. Multiple parties may bear responsibility for the safety of the premises. The possible defendants in a slip and fall case …
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Premises Liability “Premises liability” is a legal term to refer to certain types of personal injury cases. It is the plaintiff’s injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on someone’s property. These type of cases may include: Slip and fall cases Trip and fall cases Snow and ice accidents Inadequate maintenance …
Do You Need Help From An Attorney To Evaluate Your Case? Want to know the answer to “Do I have a premises liability claim?” Fall injuries are one of the primary causes of a medical emergency and you may wonder – Do I have A Premises Liability Claim? In the U.S., falls account for over 8 …
Do you know that most nursing home injury cases are not due to any fault of the residents? Nursing home injury cases are too common. Nursing homes must take care of their residents. We trust that the nursing homes will provide adequate care. But sometimes they abuse our trust and do not give the service …
Contingency Fee Explained! For personal injury case, we take cases on a contingency fee and we don’t get paid unless we win your case! No win no fee! A contingency is when the personal injury lawyer will take on your case for a percentage of what the lawyer can recover for you. If you receive …
Do You Need Help From A Motorcycle Accident Lawyer? The Sterling Firm can help! Motorcycle accidents are too common. Many people love bikes and many more are taking up motorcycle bikes as their hobby. Riding a motorcycle can be fun and very exciting, but at the same time prone to accidents and injuries. Even the …
DO YOU KNOW THAT A “DISTRACTED DRIVER” AND “DRIVER DISTRACTION” ARE THE PRIME CAUSE OF CAR ACCIDENTS? A Distracted Driver is the cause of a significant amount of serious car accidents. In fact, driver distractions are the leading cause of most auto accidents. As experienced car accident lawyers in Los Angeles, we have handled plenty of automobile …
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Do You Need To Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney? The Sterling Firm can help! A driver has an obligation to stay attentive while driving to avoid accidents. If a driver causes an accident, he will have to pay damages to the injured party. One in every four car accidents in the U.S. causing by …
DO YOU KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AS A CONSTRUCTION WORKER? Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Though many people gloss over this profession, in reality, it provides us all with growing communities, safe housing, and up-to-code buildings. Without construction work, our society would not be as advanced as we …
DID YOU GET INJURIES FROM A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT? DO YOU WANT TO FILE A CLAIM FOR YOUR INJURY? Getting injuries from products that were defective due to a manufacturing error is more common than you think. Sometimes serious accidents occur due to a product not working properly. In case of heavy machinery, you may lose …
SAFETY TIP: Bicycle Road Safety Bicycle road safety is always front of mind for those who cycle regularly, but many people have only taken up this activity recently. Many opted for bike riding as a great family activity as a way to stay fit. Types of Bicycle Injuries Head: Skull fracture, concussion, brain contusion, intracranial …
Have You Experienced A Pedestrian Injury? Accidents are common on the road specially pedestrian injury. Unfortunately, a large number of accident victims are pedestrians. According to one study, most accidents occur between 4 p.m. and midnight. Road accidents are more frequent on open roads than at intersections. The fatality rates for accidents at non-intersections and …
Do You Know Using A Seatbelt Reduces The Risk Of Injury? Seatbelt reduces the risk of serious injury dramatically. According to one study, seat belts cut the risk of serious injury in an accident by 50%. When you get into a car accident, the crash and all your weight will hurl you forward. Your seat …
Do You Know That Texting While Driving Is A Major Cause Of Accidents? Getting distracted while driving may have serious consequences. Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous forms of distraction and is a major cause of road accidents across the United States. On average, it takes 5 seconds to read or send …
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