Tag Archives: personal injury
Meningitis Outbreak at UC Riverside
When you send your child off to college, you are often proud, nervous, and excited, imagining the possibilities a great education can provide. Unfortunately for some parents—and their students—college can also share something much less beneficial to a person’s goals. A recent news article from KABC-TV revealed that an employee of the University of… Read More »
L.L. Bean Stools Pose Slip and Fall Hazard
Slip and fall injuries can impact your entire life, keeping you from working, enjoying your hobbies, and even from doing household chores. Many clients I see are distraught due to the fact that their slip and fall injury came through no fault of their own, but instead from the negligence of another person or… Read More »
Riverside City Council Votes on Pit Bull Sterilization Law
As a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California, I’ve seen many clients who have been attacked or bitten by animals, mainly dogs. These often-severe injuries can leave the victim with life-altering disabilities in addition to a fear of animals that could follow them their entire life. Fair or not, pit bulls are often believed… Read More »
Driver in Fatal Venice Boardwalk Crash Arrested
You probably remember last month’s terrible car crash on the Boardwalk of Venice Beach, killing one person and injuring a dozen others. This tragic event, sadly, appears to not have been accident. The driver of the vehicle is accused of ramming his car into the crowd intentionally, although his motive is still not clear…. Read More »
DON’T GET S.O.L.’D DOWN THE RIVER*
Far too many potential clients contact our office after the applicable statute of limitations has already run. A statute is a law; a statute of limitations (SOL) is the law governing the time-frame in which a lawsuit or action must be filed. If you, a person whose rights have been violated and who might… Read More »
LACK OF COMMUNICATION = LOSS OF BENEFITS (PART 1 OF 2)
One of the most important components of any successful case is communication between client and attorney. Attorneys rely upon their clients to provide them with important information about changes, developments, and other updates, and failures to communicate in the Workers’ Compensation arena can even result in the loss of benefits. The following suggestions are… Read More »
NO FREE BITES AT THE DOG PARK
Dog owners are responsible for damages suffered by any person who is bitten by their dog in a public place… but what about the public dog park? Does the city or county which owns and/or operates the dog park bear any responsibility? There may be some ambiguity as to the public entity responsibility today,… Read More »
How effective are motorcycle helmets?
As a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California, I’ve unfortunately seen a fair share of motorcycle accident cases. During these tragic events, many riders suffer life-altering injuries, often to the head. When discussing motorcycle accidents and injuries, I often find the question of helmet-effectiveness comes into play. Are they worth the discomfort? Do they… Read More »
New York legislation could impact bowling alley slip and fall accidents
As experienced lawyers in a law firm that began in 1976, we’ve seen our share of interesting legislation with regard to slip and fall accidents. A new bill that recently caught our eye, however, is a piece of New York state legislation covered by the New York Daily News. The bill would exempt bowling… Read More »
“Serving Back”: Helping Current and Former Service Members
The need for legal services amongst current and former service members is growing, with the number of veterans residing in California totaling almost 1.9 million veterans by some figures. Service members often face obstacles which prevent them from being able to secure legal representation, including lack of money, lack of information, and lack of… Read More »
