Month: January 2018

Most people are familiar with the phrase "innocent until proven guilty," which means a criminal defendant is presumed innocent until the prosecution has proved otherwise. In criminal cases, the burden of proof falls on the prosecution. But, what about in personal...

It's important to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible anytime you think that you've been injured due to the negligent acts of another person. Getting in touch with an attorney right away is especially important in the event that you are injured in a...

Nearly 4,000 people were killed in truck accidents in 2015 and thousands more were injured. How can you protect yourself? It's hard to avoid driving near trucks since there are thousands of them on the road at any given moment. But, drivers can protect themselves by...

There are three types of damages that can be awarded in a personal injury case: economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages are awarded to personal injury victims who have incurred expenses or suffered losses as a result of their injuries....

In 2016, there were more fatal dog bite attacks in California than in any other state. In fact, California often leads the country in dog bites, which is why the Los Angeles Times once referred to the state as the "dog bite capital of the U.S." Because dog bites are...

A demand letter is a document sent from a personal injury victim to the negligent parties in a personal injury case that contains information about the claim. This letter should include a brief summary of the incident, an explanation of why the other party is at...

One term that may be mentioned repeatedly in your personal injury claim is maximum medical improvement (MMI). As a personal injury victim it's important to understand the meaning of this term and how your MMI will affect your case. Here's what you need to know: What...