Category Archives: litigation
Truck Accident Interrogatories
The term “interrogatory” stems from the Latin verb “interrogare,” which means “to ask.” In basic terms, interrogatories are questions that parties ask each other during lawsuits. For example, those approaching truck accident lawsuits may need to either submit or answer interrogatories as they pursue compensation for their injuries. Plaintiffs can establish a more complete… Read More »
Is an Apartment Owner Liable for a Tenant who Falls While Trying to Climb Onto Their Balcony?
A tenant locked himself out of his apartment. Because of the hour, he could not get assistant from the managers of the building and decided to find his own, creative, way into the apartment. He took the stairs to the roof of the building and attempted to drop from the roof to his top… Read More »
The Importance of Documents and Paper Trails for a Personal Injury Claim
Getting injured in an accident can be life altering. Even if you only suffered from a minor injury, you could feel residual pain for weeks or months to come. It could affect your work, recreation, and everyday life. At the same time, you could rack up lots of medical debt and lose money from… Read More »
STATE OF THE STATE BAR
A lot of things are changing in the California State Bar! I am sure that you are very aware that the State Bar split into two entities as of a couple of years ago, with the actual State Bar assuming the exclusive role of a public protection agency, focusing on attorney admissions and discipline. … Read More »
CHALKING TIRES RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL
The marking of car tires by law enforcement officers has been ruled to be a violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. A Federal Appeals Court in Michigan has ruled the marking of tires is a “trespass” and requires a warrant. The Fourth Amendment protects people from “ unreasonable searches and… Read More »
Important Factors to Consider When Seeking to File an Uninsured Motorist Claim
California law requires all vehicles driven in the state carry a minimum amount of insurance or “financial responsibility.” Despite this requirement, there is always the possibility of being involved in an auto accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. If you or someone you know has recently been involved in an auto accident with… Read More »
Writ Of Claim and Delivery
I recently read an article about the dispute over a 1959 Remy Martin guitar once owned by Kurt Cobain, which discussed the efforts of Courtney Love to recover this guitar from her daughter’s ex-husband. It reminded me of a procedure sometimes used by parties in disputes over personal property called a “writ of possession”… Read More »
Pedestrian Accident Law: Understanding Your Legal Options as a Victim
Any pedestrian runs the risk of suffering an unexpected injury as a result of being struck by a careless driver. If you or someone you know has been injured by a negligent driver, there may be an opportunity to seek financial compensation for the injuries. For many victims, the primary legal option is to… Read More »
SHOULD A BUSINESS OWNER ANTICIPATE CRIMINAL CONDUCT OF OTHERS?
Generally speaking, the owner of a business in the State of California that is open to the public must use reasonable care to protect its guests and patrons from another person’s harmful conduct on its property if the owner can reasonably anticipate such conduct. First of all, it should be noted that a business… Read More »
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
This issue of attorney-client privilege is prevalent in the news these days, as federal agents have raided the offices and home of President Trump’s personal lawyer. Much of what was obtained from that search/raid, what can be used, and for what purpose, hinges on the issue of attorney-client privilege, confidentiality and criminal activity. In… Read More »
